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seattle-area weekend events...
Paul Holden

Juneteenth, Father’s Day, World Cup: A guide to your Seattle-area weekend events

From Juneteenth celebrations to strawberry festivals to the World Cup, here's your guide to Seattle-area weekend events.
2 months ago
ballard bridge closure...
MyNorthwest Staff

Ballard Bridge reopens after hour-long closure

The Ballard Bridge reopened Thursday evening, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) confirmed, after it had been closed for more than an hour.
2 months ago
amazon protest...
MyNorthwest Staff

More than a dozen protest outside Amazon spheres

More than a dozen people are protesting outside the Amazon spheres in South Lake Union on Thursday.
2 months ago
social worker...
Julia Dallas

‘She weaponized her position of power’: Former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker sentenced for stealing benefits from autistic child

A former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker was sentenced to five months in prison for stealing benefits from an autistic child.
2 months ago
southern resident orca...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Southern resident orcas welcome new calf to L pod

There’s a new calf in town! Whale researchers confirmed this week that a calf was recently born in the L-pod of the endangered Southern Resident Orcas population.
2 months ago
jefferson county fire SR 104...
MyNorthwest Staff

SR 104 fully blocked in Jefferson County due to fire

SR 104 in Jefferson County is fully blocked due to a brush fire, Washington State Patrol Trooper Katherine Weatherwax reported Thursday at 4:19 p.m.
2 months ago
man charged in bellevue molestation...
James Lynch

25-year-old man charged for molesting 6-year-old, filming minors in Bellevue

King County prosecutors have filed felony child sex charges against a 25-year-old man who allegedly molested a 6-year-old girl.
2 months ago
downtown seattle...
John Curley Show

‘I’m bullish on Seattle’: Developer unveils plans for 44-story ultra-luxury condo tower in Denny Triangle

As Seattle battles negative headlines and a struggling downtown, one local developer isn't retreating. He's going all in.
2 months ago
wa retail thefts...
Jason Sutich

2 suspects sought after $1,500 espresso machine theft, string of WA thefts

Two suspects, a woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s, are sought by the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office for a series of alleged retail thefts across Washington.
2 months ago
Clark County hot car rescue...
Jason Sutich

Clark County deputies smash window to rescue 2-year-old from car in 92-degree weather

Deputies smashed out a vehicle's window in Clark County to rescue a 2-year-old boy who was left inside while outside temperatures reached 92 degrees.
2 months ago
seattle lay off bus driver...
Jason Sutich

First Student bus service to discontinue 60% of operations in Seattle, lays off 100+ employees

The bus company that serves Seattle Public Schools, First Student, announced Wednesday it is laying off 111 employees at two Seattle facilities.
2 months ago
hilton seattle strike hotel workers...
Jason Sutich

Hotel workers strike at Hilton’s Embassy Suites in Seattle seeking fair wages and ICE protections

Hotel workers have gone on strike on Thursday at Hilton's Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square, calling for better wages, more hours, and year-round healthcare.
2 months ago
Phinney ridge restaurant shutters debt...
MyNorthwest Staff

James Beard-nominated Phinney Ridge restaurant shutters after amassing $160K in debt

Sophon, a Cambodian restaurant specializing in Khmer cuisine, has shuttered after the owners accrued more than $160,000 in unpaid debt.
2 months ago
Mount si black bear attack victim...
Jack Bilyeau, KIRO 7

Teenager shares how he survived Mount Si bear attack

A teenager who was attacked by a bear on Mount Si on Tuesday shared how he made it out alive in an exclusive interview with KIRO 7.
2 months ago
armed robbery suspects seattle arrested chase...
Frank Sumrall

Juveniles as young as 14 among 5 arrested in Seattle armed robbery chase

Five juvenile armed robbery suspects were arrested after pointing firearms at a victim and leading police on a high-speed chase through Seattle on Wednesday.
2 months ago
poulsbo hit-and-run cold case...
James Lynch

‘Just come forward’: Nearly 5 years after deadly hit-and-run near Poulsbo, victim’s partner still pleads for answers

Nearly five years after Vince Giamona was killed in a late-night hit-and-run near Poulsbo, his partner is still living with unanswered questions.
2 months ago
Aurora Avenue child exploitation trafficking...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle Police said six suspects were arrested in an Aurora crackdown. Every newsroom in Seattle reported it today. It wasn’t true

Seattle Police gave the public information that wasn't true, and every media outlet that trusted them repeated it on their behalf.
2 months ago
millionaires' tax...
John Curley Show

‘People are more pissed off than Olympia was hoping for’: Let’s Go Washington gets millionaires’ tax repeal on November ballot

Let's Go Washington has officially gathered enough signatures to get the repeal of the state's millionaires' tax on the November ballot.
2 months ago
wa shooting border patrol blaine...
MyNorthwest Staff

Federal gun charge filed against WA man following Blaine border shooting

A 39-year-old Washington resident was federally charged Wednesday with being a felon in possession of a firearm following a shooting in Blaine.
2 months ago
spokane fire (1)...
Julia Dallas

Spokane fire destroys more than a dozen homes, at least 1 person missing

Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders remain in place for Spokane residents near the Upriver fire.
2 months ago
air conditioning...
Ted Buehner

Does Seattle need AC? Western WA averaging more than double the 90-degree days it had a generation ago

The recent spell of ‘hot’ weather and the likelihood of more hot weather begs the question — is air-conditioning needed in western Washington?
2 months ago
B-52 crash families...

Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base

The eight men killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at California's Edwards Air Force Base have been identified.
2 months ago
Everett fire explosions...
Jason Sutich

Explosions heard as fire breaks out inside Everett commercial building

A 2nd-alarm fire broke out inside a commercial building in Everett on Wednesday afternoon after explosions were heard coming from the building.
2 months ago
bear attack mt. si...
Julia Dallas

Officials call off search for black bear that clawed teen near Mt. Si

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officials have called off the search for a black bear that clawed a teen near Mt. Si on Tuesday.
2 months ago