MyNorthwest Staff
WinCo expects to open first Seattle location despite legal fight over environmental impacts
WinCo Foods' plans to open its first Seattle location remain underway after a legal challenge stalled the project.3 days ago
Tyrah Majors, KIRO 7 News
Seattle area ranks No. 5 for most expensive commute in the U.S., study finds
The cost of commuting in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area goes far beyond filling up the gas tank.3 days ago
Jason Sutich
18-year-old Bremerton woman arrested for DUI after blowing 6 times the legal limit, driving into power pole
An 18-year-old Bremerton woman was arrested overnight Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving her car into a power pole.3 days ago
Jason Sutich
Olympia berry stand may be forced to close after 47 years as city plans community park in its place
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.3 days ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
SEA Airport is adding 17 new dining and retail stores
Travelers passing through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will soon have more coffee, shopping, and convenience stores to visit.3 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
3 killed after television news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles
Three people were killed, and another was injured when a television news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, authorities said.3 days ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes of SB I-5 reopen near Ship Canal Bridge after semi-truck collision caused 7-mile backup
All lanes have been reopened along southbound I-5 near the Ship Canal Bridge after a collision involving a semi-truck.3 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Man shot and killed at Metro Park-and-Ride in Kent
Kent police are looking for a person or people involved in a deadly shooting at a Metro bus stop Park-and-Ride on Tuesday evening.3 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Education Association members ratify new contract
SEATTLE — The Seattle Education Association (SEA), a union representing 6,000 professionals in Seattle Public Schools, voted to ratify a tentative agreement with the school district.4 days ago
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News
Officials expand testing at Point Defiance Zoo following puffin deaths
Testing confirmed that a rare strain of avian Chlamydia abortus likely caused the deaths of three tufted puffins at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.4 days ago
James Lynch
Man allegedly recruited woman into prostitution on Aurora Avenue while still in jail
A man accused of trafficking a young woman and forcing her into prostitution along Aurora Avenue is now facing multiple felony charges.4 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Gun violence reduction strategy sponsored by Rivera passes Seattle council
A new gun violence reduction strategy has passed the Seattle City Council.4 days ago
Jake Renn, KIRO 7 News
Link light rail train involved in crash with bus, trains delayed
Link light rail trains have been delayed this morning, Sept. 15, because of a crash with an empty school bus.4 days ago
Nate Connors
Expect delays: WSDOT has a busy week of closures planned across the region
Most of this week's lane and ramp closures are a continuation of the region's pavement repair projects scheduled to wrap up in the spring of 2027.4 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits off the coast of WA, British Columbia
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake hit off the coast of British Columbia and Washington State early this morning.4 days ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: The suddenness of AI doomerism is suspicious
AI is now, apparently, an existential threat to humanity, and that only aggressive government regulation stands between us and extinction.4 days ago
James Lynch
Former KOMO 4 photographer Peter Mongillo remembered as a master storyteller
Former KOMO 4 photographer Peter Mongillo has died after a battle with esophageal cancer.4 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Fall City teen accused of killing family back in court for hearing to determine if he’ll be tried as an adult
The Fall City teen accused of killing his family is back in King County Court for a hearing that'll determine if he's tried as a juvenile or an adult.4 days ago
Jason Sutich
Car strikes two students near Kent elementary school, crashes into tree
Two elementary students were struck by a car near Neely O'Brien Elementary School in Kent on Monday afternoon and sustained minor injuries.4 days ago
Manda Factor
WA drivers pay more than $5.57 a gallon for gas with no end in sight, GasBuddy analyst warns
GasBuddy warns WA drivers of record high gas prices with no relief in sight. Regular gas averages $5.57 a gallon in Seattle.4 days ago
Jason Sutich
2 men arrested for cutting 200 feet of telephone wire in Grays Harbor County, causing $100K+ in damage
Two men were arrested after allegedly cutting 200 feet of telephone wire in Grays Harbor County on Saturday, causing more than $100,000 in damage.4 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson releases gun violence plan with increased patrols, push for stronger gun laws
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released her plan to address gun violence in the city Tuesday following a string of deadly shootings over the past few weeks.4 days ago
MICHELLE CHAPMAN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit
Costco raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb.4 days ago