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Tumwater Olympia Brewery...
Julia Dallas

Tumwater sues to force cleanup of former Olympia Brewery site after 300+ police calls since 2018

The City of Tumwater is suing the owner of the former Olympia Brewery property in an effort to force a cleanup.
2 months ago
north whidbey middle school child assault...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Dean of Students at North Whidbey Middle School arrested following child assault investigation

A North Whidbey Middle School administrator has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a child.
2 months ago
burning car rescue poulsbo...
MyNorthwest Staff

Deputies rescue driver from burning car after 111 mph police chase in Poulsbo

A man was rescued from a burning car in Poulsbo Sept. 21 after it crashed during the driver's attempt to evade police.
2 months ago
tenino guns explosives...
MyNorthwest Staff

69-year-old Tenino resident back in jail after guns, 1.5 pounds of explosives found in home

A 69-year-old Tenino-area man was arrested for violating his bail when law enforcement officials found guns and explosives in his home.
2 months ago
olympia berry stand close...
Jason Sutich

Spooner Berry Farms says city promised stand could stay in park plans, Olympia says that never happened

Spooner Berry Farms in Olympia may soon have to close up its berry shop along Yelm Highway after 47 years as the city has plans for a community park.
2 months ago
expedia layoffs...
MyNorthwest Staff

Expedia cuts 58 Seattle jobs in second round of layoffs this year

Expedia Group is cutting 58 jobs in Seattle, according to a WARN notice filed by the company.
2 months ago
south seattle building fire...
KIRO 7 News Staff

South Seattle building fire extinguished

A fire at a commercial building in South Seattle early Wednesday morning prompted a large response from Seattle firefighters and temporarily shut down traffic along 4th Avenue S.
2 months ago
outage revenue businesses seattle...
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News

Seattle businesses say short notice for multi-day planned outages led to revenue losses

Multiple businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District said they were given short notice for planned power outages between Sept. 14 and 17.
2 months ago
fall...
Ted Buehner

Dry weather this week offers perfect window for fall color viewing in Washington

The fall season is here. This season is the time of year when tree leaves change colors, offering a collection of vibrant autumn hues.
2 months ago
closures...
Nate Connors

Plan ahead: WSDOT has a number of late night closures around the region this week

The final week of Summer is a busy one for WSDOT, as it races to complete as many projects as they can before the fall rains arrive.
2 months ago
mitten crabs wa guilty plea...
Jason Sutich

AG’s office secures guilty plea in illegal distribution of invasive mitten crabs in WA

The Washington Attorney General's Office secured a guilty plea from an individual who attempted to distribute invasive mitten crabs in violation of state law.
2 months ago
grocery prices...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle council passes ‘groundbreaking’ policy that bars retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices

The Seattle City Council passed a policy Tuesday that prohibits retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices.
2 months ago
Trump (1)...
Gee Scott

Gee: Wait, what?! I thought socialism was bad

Explore why some conservatives support Trump's socialism proposal and its implications for married couples and families.
2 months ago
Katie Wilson Budget...
Frank Lenzi

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget proposal: $50 million in cuts, no major new taxes

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a $9.1 billion budget proposal for 2027-2028 Tuesday that includes $50 million in cuts but no major new taxes.
2 months ago
snoopy cups...
Julia Dallas

Starbucks’ new Snoopy cups revamp viral bear cup chaos

Starbucks came out with a Peanuts collection for fall, complete with a glass Snoopy cup for cold drinks.
2 months ago
WA amazon layoff...
Jason Sutich

Amazon says it gave delivery partner 30 days’ notice before layoffs after partner claimed it only had 1 day

A package delivery service in Washington laid off 120 employees Monday and closed its business after its only client, Amazon, ended its contract.
2 months ago
tacoma youth lay off...
Jason Sutich

Tacoma youth facility closing after $3 million in losses, laying off 92 employees

A youth residential facility in Tacoma will close later this year and lay off 92 employees after recording $3 million in operational losses since 2020.
2 months ago
topgolf everett mall...
MyNorthwest Staff

Topgolf returns to Everett Mall redevelopment plans after being dropped earlier this year

Topgolf has returned to the redevelopment plans for Everett Mall yet again, joining a growing list of tenants at the shopping center.
2 months ago
marysville train pedestrian...
Jason Sutich

Pedestrian killed by train in Marysville as city marks 4th rail-related incident in September

The Marysville Police Department is currently investigating a fatal train and pedestrian collision on Monday in Marysville that left a 45-year-old man dead.
2 months ago
peacehealth IT India layoffs jobs...
MyNorthwest Staff

PeaceHealth cutting 150 Washington jobs as IT work outsourced to India

PeaceHealth, a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare system operating in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, told the state it’s cutting 150 jobs statewide.
2 months ago
Seattle FIFA World Cup Drone Show Seattle Space Needle...
Frank Lenzi

Seattle World Cup matches deliver $889 million impact, but hospitality results are mixed

The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated $889 million in economic impact for Seattle and King County, exceeding a revised forecast.
2 months ago
Bite of Seattle shooting (2)...
Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News

Seattle police detail what did and didn’t work during response to Bite of Seattle shooting

Seattle police officials detailed what they said went right and wrong in the city’s response to the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle this summer.
2 months ago
puget sound mayors kent fentanyl battlefield addiction...
Charlie Harger

A mom meets her son every Sunday at 12th and Jackson. Nine Puget Sound mayors will hear families like hers in Kent

At least nine Puget Sound mayors will gather in Kent on Oct. 8 for a community conversation on Washington's fentanyl crisis.
2 months ago
diesel gas prices...
Manda Factor

Seattle gas prices hit $5.73 as diesel surge squeezes farmers

Diesel prices are reaching record highs across much of the country, squeezing farmers during harvest and threatening to push costs through the food supply chain
2 months ago