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Frank Sumrall

‘Oregon found population segment not yet taxed’: Jake and Spike sound off on new permits for paddle craft

Beginning January 1, 2026, all kayaks, rafts, and stand-up paddleboards will require a permit in the state of Oregon.
1 year ago
James Lynch

Seattle sees surge in knife-involved assaults

Seattle police report a rise in knife-involved assaults as summer crime increases due to more public confrontations.
1 year ago
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Heather Bosch

Seattle’s median home sale price reaches eye-popping new high

The greater Seattle area now ranks third nationally for median home sale prices, reaching an all-time high of $766,725.
1 year ago
James Lynch

King County’s new public safety tax puts county among highest taxed in WA

King County Council passes new public safety tax, raising concerns over tax burden while aiming to improve criminal justice funding.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Washington’s largest 24/7 EV charging facility breaks ground in Redmond

Redmond marks a milestone with the construction of Washington's biggest 24/7 electric vehicle charging station on four acres.
1 year ago
Frank Lenzi

Ahead of sentencing, prosecutors want 99 years tacked on to Kohberger’s no-contact orders

Bryan Kohberger faces extended no-contact orders amid sentencing for the 2022 University of Idaho student killings.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

Burdoin Fire burns 11,000 acres in Columbia River Gorge, 0% contained

The Burdoin Fire in the Columbia River Gorge has scorched nearly 11,000 acres in Klickitat County, forcing a portion of Highway 14 to close.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Kent PD searching for missing autistic teen last seen Monday morning

Kent Police request public assistance in locating a 13-year-old boy missing since Monday morning near Pacific Highway.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

DreamPark opens in Seattle: Step into a VR-powered mixed-reality adventure

Discover DreamPark in Queen Anne, offering a unique mixed-reality entertainment experience for all ages.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Trump weighs in on Kohberger plea deal, pushes for motive explanation

President Trump calls for a thorough explanation of Kohberger's motives behind the brutal killings in his plea deal discussion.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

Thief’s appetite for hot-n-ready pizza leads Lynnwood police to arrest

Police arrested a person who stole someone's wallet after the suspect used the credit card to make several nearby purchases, including a couple of pizzas from Little Caesars.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

‘A disturbing pattern’: Everett bar owner sentenced to 109 years for rape, child porn

A former Everett bar owner was sentenced to 109 years in prison after he was convicted of raping multiple customers and other people he was familiar with.
1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

18-year-old sentenced to 10.5 years in shooting death of Tacoma father

The shooter, 18-year-old Chase Andrew Wilcox, struck a plea deal after admitting to shooting Murphy eight times.
1 year ago
Paul Holden

Experience the power of glass at Dale Chihuly’s glassblowing studio

Explore the artistry of Chihuly at his renowned glassblowing studio in Seattle, celebrating creativity and craftsmanship.
1 year ago
Chris Sullivan

Is this our life for the next month on I-5?

The Month of Hell begins on I-5. Discover what the construction means for commuters during this challenging time.
1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff

SPD responds to man refusing to come down from awning in Belltown

Seattle Police dealt with a man refusing to come down from a awning in Belltown.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

Bail set at $10 million for suspect in Renton triple homicide case

A suspect was arrested less than a day after three people were killed in a shooting in a Renton neighborhood, the Renton Police Department confirmed.
1 year ago
Heather Bosch

Travel warning: Measles cases at highest since virus was considered eradicated

Over 1,300 measles cases reported in the U.S. this year, raising alarm as rates reach the highest since the virus was deemed eradicated.
1 year ago
Frank Lenzi

2013 fatal police shooting referred to Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office for new investigation

A decade later, the case of Leonard Thomas' police shooting is referred to Pierce County prosecutors for further examination.
1 year ago
Julia Dallas

4-year-old in hospital after cougar attack in Olympic National Park

A four-year-old is hospitalized after a cougar attack in Olympic National Park.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Monster truck tire flies into parking lot, crushes Kia at Kitsap County Fairgrounds

A monster truck tire flew out during a show, crushing a Kia at Kitsap County fairgrounds and causing significant damage.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

WA senator presses Trump for modernized weather strategy during CNN appearance

Senator Cantwell proposes a five-point strategy to enhance the U.S. response to weather challenges in a letter to President Trump.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Costco switches from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at food courts nationwide

Discover Costco's shift from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at food courts nationwide and what it means for customers and beverage choices.
1 year ago
Julia Dallas

All lanes of I-5 north near Arlington back open after closing due to brush fires

I-5 north is fully closed near Arlington as brush fires impact traffic, according to WSDOT.
1 year ago