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Washington speed infractions...
Jason Sutich

Work zone speed cameras catch thousands of drivers in first 90 days

The Washington State Patrol has issued 7,599 infractions for drivers speeding in road work zones across the state in the last 90 days, according to KIRO 7.
1 year ago
Cashmere plane crash...
Jason Sutich

Plane crashes into occupied home in Cashmere, 2 hospitalized

A small plane crashed into a home in Cashmere, Washington, sending two people to the hospital Wednesday, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
1 year ago
Sound Transit light rail...
Chris Sullivan

Sound Transit eyes march to Everett

Sound Transit is looking to extend light rail service to Everett.
1 year ago
tiny homes...
Heather Bosch

Seattle plans 2 more tiny home villages to house homeless

Seattle is planning two more tiny home villages to aid homelessness.
1 year ago
department of justice - drug trafficking case...
MyNorthwest Staff

Repeat offender, Mexican national sentenced after fleeing WA drug trafficking sentence

A Mexican citizen with a prior drug trafficking conviction has been sentenced to an additional five years in federal prison.
1 year ago
Bellevue officer-involved shooting...
James Lynch

Bellevue seeing downward trend in overall crime

The Bellevue Police Department is seeing a downward trend in overall crime.
1 year ago
wa woman was in hawaii during tsunami warning...
James Lynch

‘We didn’t know how big this was’: WA woman describes panic as tsunami threat hits Hawaii

A Washington woman described her experience in Hawaii as tsunami warnings were issued.
1 year ago
Bear Gulch Fire...
Frank Lenzi

Bear Gulch Fire expands to more than 4,700 acres, Level 3 evacuation orders remain in place

The Bear Gulch Fire has jumped to more than 3,000 acres and Level 3 evacuation orders are in place.
1 year ago
NIH cuts (1)...
Gwen Baumgardner

WA congresswoman pushes back against National Institutes of Health cuts

A Washington congresswoman is pushing back on the Trump adminstration's National Institutes of Health (NIH) cuts.
1 year ago
Image: Unopened ballots await processing at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton in 202...
Frank Lenzi

Ahead of next week’s primary election, voter turnout is low in King County

Washington's primary election is Tuesday, August 5. So far, voter turnout is low in King County.
1 year ago
Lummi Nation officer shot...
Jason Sutich

Felon charged for allegedly shooting Lummi Nation officer 7 times during traffic stop

A Lummi Nation officer was critically injured during a traffic stop; the suspect has been arrested.
1 year ago
Celsius Recall (Credit: MyNorthwest)...
MyNorthwest Staff

High Noon recalls booze mistakenly packaged in Celsius drink cans

High Noon is recalling a batch of vodka seltzers after a packaging supplier accidentally sent them cans labeled as Celsius energy drinks.
1 year ago
ICE teacher...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

WA high school employee released from Northwest Detention Center

A teacher from Juanita High School has been taken into custody by immigration officials.
1 year ago
Pierce County Deputies meet boy they rescued ....
Katy Wade, KIRO 7 News

Child surprises Pierce Co. deputies, thanks them for rescue

A mother’s worst nightmare was caught on a Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s body camera earlier this month.
1 year ago
boat fire bellevue...
Julia Dallas

Boat catches fire in Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Bay

A boat caught fire in Bellevue's Meydenbauer Bay.
1 year ago
Ravenna Varsity Seattle close...
Jason Sutich

Seattle’s Ravenna Varsity restaurant closing after decades of service

Ravenna's Varsity restaurant in North Seattle will permanently close on Aug. 3 after 62 years of service, Vanishing Seattle confirmed.
1 year ago
snap benefits...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington joins 21-state SNAP data lawsuit against USDA

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has joined 20 other states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
1 year ago
Northgate rollover crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

Busy intersection in Northgate back open after rollover crash

An intersection in Northgate is back open after a rollover crash.
1 year ago
sexual abuse lawsuits mulholland WA...
MyNorthwest Staff

2 lawsuits filed against WA hospitals over sexual misconduct by physician

A series of lawsuits have been filed against Providence Health & Services, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, accusing the institutions of failing to protect patients from sexual abuse by former Dr. Mark Mulholland.
1 year ago
Rainier Valley construction fire...
Jason Sutich

Rainier Valley fire that destroyed building under construction confirmed as arson

A fire destroyed a building under construction in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood on Wednesday, the Seattle Fire Department confirmed.
1 year ago
alaska airlines satisfaction survey...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tsunami advisory triggers Alaska Airlines departure pause, rebooking

Alaska Airlines has issued a travel advisory after a tsunami watch for the Washington coast was upgraded to a tsunami advisory late Tuesday night.
1 year ago
Rainier Valley funeral home fire...
Jason Sutich

Fire burns through funeral home in Rainier Valley, no injuries reported

A fire blazed through a funeral home in a Rainier Valley neighborhood in Seattle on Wednesday, the Seattle Fire Department confirmed.
1 year ago
King County juvenile diversion program...
Luke Duecy and Frank Lenzi

King County pauses juvenile felony diversion program for evaluation

King County is putting its juvenile felony diversion program on hold while officials evaluate its effectiveness.
1 year ago
real estate housing market washington...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle starter home sales rise as other markets slow, new report shows

The market for starter homes is heating up in Seattle with sales rising nearly 4% over June, according to a new report from Redfin.
1 year ago