MyNorthwest Staff
Driver killed after crash on SR 520; WSP seeking hit-and-run suspect
WSP is looking for the car its thinks is responsible for a hit-and-run on SR 520.1 year ago
Luke Duecy
Tech Talk: What happens to your data when 23andMe sells it to the highest bidder?
However, in March, after settling a $30 million lawsuit over a data breach, 23andMe declared bankruptcy and announced they are selling the company, including the massive amounts of data it has collected from willing customers.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
16-month-old found safely after taken from legal guardian’s home
A 16-month-old child was found safely after she was taken from the home of their legal guardian in Bothell Thursday morning.1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
May Day 2025: Rallies around Puget Sound
Join the May Day celebrations in Puget Sound, honoring workers' rights and historical struggles on May 1, 2025.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Microsoft scales back on AI after more than two years of aggressive spending
After 10 consecutive quarters of increasing its spending on artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft is deciding to slightly pull back its financial commitment to the burgeoning technology.1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Local Head Start providers join national lawsuit against Trump Administration
Local head start providers are now joining a national lawsuit against the Trump administration.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
UW: Underwater volcano off Oregon coast could erupt any day
An underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon is displaying signs of a potential eruption, University of Washington (UW) researchers found.1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
36 former detainees sue King County, alleging decades of sexual abuse at juvenile detentions
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 36 former juvenile detention detainees, alleging that King County officials and employees "perpetrated or enabled decades of systemic sexual abuse at those facilities.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
Leaders concerned over spike in youth homicides in Tacoma
Leaders in Tacoma are concerned about a spike in homicides involving youth, both as victims and as perpetrators.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Study warns of significant Pacific Northwest floods from earthquakes and sea-level rise
The combination of tectonic activity and climate change could significantly increase flood risks in the region, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).1 year ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Family seeks young man last seen with Bellevue High graduate before she fell, died
What happened to Liz Hamel? A local 18-year-old was found unconscious after plunging from a California university dorm room. The Bellevue High gradudate died days later.1 year ago
Heather Bosch, James Lynch and Frank Lenzi
Fear over immigration status keeps some from Seattle May Day rally
Some immigrants avoid the Seattle May Day rally due to fears over their immigration status, advocates highlight the urgent need for support.1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
What is May Day? Seattle’s complicated history with the event
Seattle has a complicated history with May Day, with violent demonstrations in recent years.1 year ago
James Lynch
Seattle introduces new drug prosecution alternative
The City of Seattle has a new program aimed at keeping people arrested for misdemeanor drug use and possession out of jail.1 year ago
Sofia Silvia
More than 500 universities sign letter against federal cuts, WSU absent
As the Trump administration makes funding cuts to universities nationwide, many university presidents are banding together to take a stand.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Federal investigation launched into Washington’s education office
The federal government steps in over La Center's pronoun policy amid tensions with Washington and the Trump administration.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
Driver crashes into four parked cars in Gig Harbor shopping center parking lot
A driver crashed into four empty cars in a Gig Harbor parking lot.1 year ago
Jason Sloss, KIRO 7 News
Lynnwood man using cameras to fight back against mail thieves
Mail theft is a growing crime around Puget Sound, and a Snohomish County man is doing what he can to fight back. “I installed the cameras back in 2022 when mail theft got really bad around here,” said Erik Watt, who installed cameras outside mailboxes on his street in Lynnwood.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Electricity demand for WA, surrounding areas could double by 2046, experts say
The Pacific Northwest's demand for electricity could double over the next two decades, according to an energy forecast from regional experts.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Teenage son arrested after stabbing mother’s boyfriend to death in Pierce County
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a teenage son allegedly stabbed and killed his mother's boyfriend.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Progressive group’s study debunks myth that ‘wealth tax’ drives rich residents out of WA
One progressive think tank is combating the belief that, if a wealth tax is established in budget plans aimed at closing a $16 billion shortfall, the wealthiest Washingtonians still wouldn't leave the state in droves in response.1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Cascade Valley Hospital forced into lockdown three times in a week for ‘unconfirmed threats’
Skagit Regional Health says they have enlisted the help of the FBI and local police after at least three different threats put Cascade Valley Hospital on lockdown over the last three days.1 year ago
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News
Dogs with swollen muzzles found abandoned near Auburn
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) says three dogs were found under concerning circumstances near Auburn.1 year ago
