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Tim Hazelo refused to wear a mask at an elections office....
Jackson Meyer

Island County Republican charged with felony for violating mask mandate. Is it politically motivated?

Tim Hazelo faces felony charges for violating a mask mandate. Is this legal action politically motivated?
2 years ago
UW medicine...
MyNorthwest Staff

Doctor exchange could end as Idaho may dump UW over ‘Idaho values’ and abortion

The Idaho Legislature's decision could impact healthcare access by ending a 50-year partnership with UW training future doctors.
2 years ago
Photo: Bryan Kohberger, left, sits with his attorney, public defender Anne Taylor, right, during a ...
MyNorthwest Staff

Judge denies Bryan Kohberger motions, upholds DNA and digital evidence in murder trial

A judge denies Kohberger's defense requests, allowing DNA and digital evidence in the critical murder trial.
2 years ago
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after groping a woman on a flight to California from...
MyNorthwest Staff

Groper on Seattle flight sentenced to prison after treating ‘victim like an object’

A 42-year-old man receives prison time for groping a woman, causing her lasting anxiety and highlighting in-flight safety concerns.
2 years ago
Matt Markovich

State Senate considers controversial bill to ban diet pills and muscle supplements for minors

State Senate holds a hearing on a controversial proposal to restrict diet pills and supplements for those under 18.
2 years ago
Jeremie Dufault...
MyNorthwest Staff

Want to save $19.5 million? Republican lawmaker says cut the Office of Equity

Proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the Office of Equity, potentially saving Washington taxpayers $19.5 million.
2 years ago
Image: A Snohomish County Sheriff's vehicle is seen in Lynnwood in March 2024....
KIRO 7 News Staff

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol car stolen in Arlington, suspect caught

A Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was stolen by a fleeing suspect following a hit-and-run on Wednesday morning. According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Arlington police were initially looking for a man who had hit a vehicle while driving a truck and trailer in Arlington. The suspect then reportedly drove to a family […]
2 years ago
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell appears on KIRO Newsradio. (Photo: Frank Sumrall)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell blames staff member for Sonics joke that bombed

Mayor Bruce Harrell shares key highlights on positive city changes with Jake Skorheim. Discover the latest updates and vision.
2 years ago
medics pioneer square...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes: ‘Every officer, every employee, is a community policing officer’

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes detailed his agenda in a wide-ranging interview with "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio.
2 years ago
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell....
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Sonics fans rip into Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell for joke that bombed

Mayor Bruce Harrell's recent Sonics joke during the state of Seattle address fell flat, drawing criticism and raising eyebrows across Seattle.
2 years ago
Undocumented immigrants are transferred to flights to be deported. (Photo: ICE)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Watch: Undocumented immigrants deported from Seattle by ICE

A newly released video shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Seattle preparing a group of undocumented immigrants for deportation. In a post on X, ICE Seattle stated that undocumented immigrants are flown out of Seattle as part of the process to return them to their home countries. The video does not specify the […]
2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Jake and Spike: Remote work vs. in-office is about career advancement

On "The Jake and Spike Show," Jake Skorheim and fill-in host Tim Gaydos react to viral audio of JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon ripping work-from-home demands.
2 years ago
A smash-and-grab burglary left Kemp's Cannabis badly damaged Wednesday morning in Belltown....
Luke Duecy and Frank Lenzi

Smash-and-grab robbery damages Kemp’s Cannabis in Belltown

A smash-and-grab robbery damaged Shawn Kemp's Cannabis shop in Seattle at 1st Avenue and Denny Way early Wednesday morning.
2 years ago
Tesla driver dies after crashing into fence, trees in Pierce County....
KIRO-7 Staff

Driver dead after Tesla crashes through fence, hitting trees, catching fire in Pierce County

A driver is dead after his Tesla crashes through a fence and hits trees at a high rate of speed in Pierce County.
2 years ago
missing 14-year-old seattle...
Frank Lenzi

Man stabbed in Capitol Hill: SPD investigates Tuesday night attack

Police are looking for a person who stabbed a man Tuesday night in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
2 years ago
River Ridge High School...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lacey teacher sues district for retaliation following protest

Former teacher Christie Tran claims North Thurston Schools retaliated for her support of protests, sparking legal and public discussions.
2 years ago
Starbucks Sign...
MyNorthwest Staff

Some customers say new ‘awful’ eco-friendly Starbucks cups are hard to drink out of

Explore Starbucks' new eco-friendly cups aimed at enhancing sustainability and meeting fan needs for cold coffee orders. But not everyone is happy.
2 years ago
Sheriff (KSO) King County...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Deputies livid as anti-Trump, transgender captain given a pass for policy violation

Controversy erupts as deputies react to favoritism in King County Sheriff's Office regarding a captain's Facebook conduct.
2 years ago
tobacco...
Matt Markovich

Statewide ban on flavored tobacco, nicotine and vape moves forward, expect no passage this year

The Washington State House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business narrowly advanced House Bill 1203 (HB 1203) by an 8-7 vote Tuesday, setting the stage for further legislative debate on a proposal to ban flavored tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products statewide. The bill now moves to the House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration, […]
2 years ago
a homeless person sleeping on the ground in Seattle...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle seniors terrified by nearby housing programs for homeless, drug use rampant

Residents of a senior living community in South Lake Union, Seattle, are raising alarms about the impact of nearby subsidized housing projects managed by the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC).
2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

$10,000 worth of stolen LEGO sets spark community-wide hunt in University Place

Sasquatch Bricks in University Place is asking for help finding the $10,000 worth of LEGO sets stolen from the shop last week.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Democrats want to change the Washington state flag?!

Democrats want to change the Washington State flag. Jason Rantz and Jake Skorheim are not impressed.
2 years ago
Capitol Hill entrepreneur and community figure Rachael Savage announced her candidacy for Seattle m...
James Lynch

Mayor Harrell says Seattle is ‘on the rise’ in State of the City address

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell presented his 2025 State of the City address at Benaroya Hall Tuesday. In his words, the state of the city is "on the rise."
2 years ago
Chinese Espionage...
MyNorthwest Staff

Chinese espionage in Washington state exposed in alarming Homeland Security report

A Homeland Security report uncovers over 60 cases of Chinese espionage across 20 states, highlighting serious national security concerns.
2 years ago