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microsoft layoffs gaming division xbox...
Frank Sumrall

Microsoft cuts 300 more Washington jobs as gaming division continues its restructuring

Microsoft is cutting about 300 Washington jobs as the company continues restructuring its gaming division.
2 months ago
tacoma irish pub...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Tacoma gets new Irish-American pub after nearly two years of renovations

A long-awaited new spot is opening in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood. The Snug Family Pub makes its debut Tuesday after nearly two years of renovations.
2 months ago
eagle falls 13th victim index...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Eagle Falls claims 13th victim, man found unresponsive in water

A man died over the weekend after being found unresponsive at Eagle Falls in Index, according to emergency responders from Sky Valley Fire.
2 months ago
hoarding dogs court date...
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News

Court date set for man accused of hoarding over 40 dogs

Marysville officers discovered 42 West Highland Terriers in a cramped utility trailer on Aug. 31. Officers also rescued two other dogs of an unknown breed.
2 months ago
fall equinox...
Ted Buehner

The fall equinox arrives today, and fall-like weather is right behind it

The fall equinox is today at 5:05 p.m. The fall equinox is also known as the autumnal equinox, and the following day is the first full day of fall.
2 months ago
kingston ferry...
Chris Sullivan

Kingston’s new ferry ticket kiosk cut the line-cutting. Now it needs to fix the GPS problem

The Washington State Ferries put in a new ticket kiosk approaching the Kingston dock earlier this year to help ease congestion and line cutting.
2 months ago
DOJ - Snohomish...
Jason Sutich

Convicted child rapist pleads guilty to enticing 2 more minors for sexual abuse in Snohomish County

A registered sex offender living in Snohomish County pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of enticement of a minor for his sexual abuse of two 14-year-old teens.
2 months ago
Eagle Falls...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Eagle Falls claims 13th victim, man found unresponsive in water

A man died over the weekend after being found unresponsive at Eagle Falls in Index.
2 months ago
shooting seattle center bite of seattle after action report distracted...
Frank Lenzi

Bite of Seattle shooting report reveals elected officials distracted police from getting information out

A finding in SPD's after-action report on the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting confirms officials distracted officers from getting information out.
2 months ago
diesel prices...
Aaron Granillo

‘We’re at double’: Record diesel prices hitting Washington’s fall harvest

Washington farmers are paying more to bring in their fall harvests as high diesel prices drive up the cost of running equipment and shipping crops.
2 months ago
garbage truck fire NB I-5...
Jason Sutich

NB I-5 off-ramp to West Seattle back open after garbage truck fire

The exit ramp to West Seattle from northbound I-5 is fully blocked on Monday while a garbage truck burns in the middle of the roadway.
2 months ago
seattle superintendent ipad school...
Frank Lenzi

‘It shouldn’t be that hard of a lift’: Seattle schools to limit screen time, pull iPads from youngest students

Seattle Public Schools will limit screen time to 30 minutes a day for students in kindergarten through second grade.
2 months ago
seattle economy business...
Gee Scott

Gee: Wait, what?! Seattle’s economic ecosystem is more fragile than we think

Gee Scott explains how Seattle's economic ecosystem is more vulnerable than expected and its impact on businesses and the community.
2 months ago
electric grill recall hazard...
Jason Sutich

More than 10,000 electric grills recalled over electric shock hazard

More than 10,000 Char-Broil electric grills have been voluntarily recalled after heating elements would disconnect and pose an electric shock hazard.
2 months ago
Coca-Cola facility...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Coca-Cola facility in Bellevue sued over alleged polluted runoff reaching Lake Washington

A local environmental group is suing Swire Coca-Cola, USA, and Western Washington Coca-Cola Bottling.
2 months ago
Seattle police...
MyNorthwest Staff

SPD looking for man suspected of sexually assaulting child

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is looking for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a child earlier this month.
2 months ago
Seattle (4)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

One shot in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood, second later dropped off at hospital

One person was shot in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace on Sunday night, and a second person was later dropped off at the hospital.
2 months ago
Olympia...
Julia Dallas

Olympia looks to close 3 schools amid another $3.5 million in projected cuts

Olympia is looking to consolidate three elementary schools as the district projects another $3.5 million in cuts.
2 months ago
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson police chief...
Luke Duecy

Seattle police chief search: Nonprofit plans public listening sessions instead of Mayor Katie Wilson

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said she wants the public to help shape the search for the city’s next permanent police chief.
2 months ago
tacoma car crash fatal...
MyNorthwest Staff

One killed after car splits in half in violent Tacoma crash

The collision happened just after 11 p.m. on Portland Avenue. A 28-year-old man, Duran Tessema, hit a power pole so hard that it cut his car in half.
2 months ago
king county metro bus assault suspect...
MyNorthwest Staff

King County Sheriff seeks public’s help identifying Metro bus assault suspect

After a suspect committed an attempted robbery and assault while on board a Metro bus, the King County Sheriff’s Office is now asking the public to help identify him.
2 months ago
ballard seafood market and deli...
MyNorthwest Staff

A new seafood market and deli opens Thursday in Ballard from rising star chef

Seattle chef Victor Steinbrueck is expanding his seafood empire with a new restaurant in Ballard called GoodMart, opening Thursday as a seafood market and deli.
2 months ago
illicit massage businesses marysville...
Frank Sumrall

Marysville police shut down 21 illicit massage businesses in Snohomish County investigation

The Marysville Police Department said its investigation into illicit massage businesses is prompting a broader law-enforcement effort across Snohomish County.
2 months ago
port orchard burning home...
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Three people pulled from a burning home in Port Orchard

Three people were rushed to the hospital in critical condition after they were pulled from a burning home in Port Orchard.
2 months ago