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Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Pierce County family wants accountability after 5-year-old nephew dies from fentanyl poisoning

A Pierce County family wants more people to be held accountable after finding out their 5-year-old nephew died of fentanyl poisoning.
2 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Measles alert: Infected visitor endangers King, Snohomish Counties

Canadian visitor with measles exposed King and Snohomish Counties.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Boeing to have massive order from Qatar Airways

Boeing is poised to receive a substantial order from Qatar Airways, which is part of Trump's plan to boost U.S. manufacturing.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Family of Boeing whistleblower settles lawsuit with aircraft maker over his death

A former Boeing manager's tragic story sheds light on serious safety concerns and the impact of whistleblowing in the aviation industry.
2 years ago
Northshore School District...
MyNorthwest Staff

Northshore School District to settle on new superintendent Wednesday

Northshore School District Board to finalize new superintendent selection this Wednesday.
2 years ago
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Jonah Oaklief

Spokane votes to move 120-year-old problematic war memorial

Spokane City Council votes to remove 120-year-old statue deemed racist.
2 years ago
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Jonah Oaklief

Century-old sequoia tree in Green Lake faces uncertain fate

The historic sequoia tree in Seattle's Green Lake may face removal.
2 years ago
a group of sheep standing in a fieldFILE - Goats and sheep graze freely near the beach in Kipos vil...
Jonah Oaklief

45 animals saved from alleged abuser in Clark County

Clark County law enforcement seized 45 animals from a property over concerns of abuse.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

China lifts ban on Boeing jet deliveries after U.S.-China continue negotiations

China is removing its ban on Boeing delivery planes to its airlines after the U.S. and China agreed a temporary cut in tariffs, Bloomberg News reported.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

One injured, another mugged in West Seattle stabbing Monday

The Seattle Police Department arrested a man in West Seattle after he allegedly stabbed one person and robbed another.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Alaska Airlines debuts first-ever direct flight from Seattle to Tokyo

Alaska Airlines’ flight to Tokyo took off from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) Monday, becoming the first direct flight to Japan for the airline in Seattle.
2 years ago
Microsoft...
Frank Sumrall

Nearly 2,000 local Microsoft workers to be laid off this summer

More cuts are coming to Microsoft. The company reported it is planning to cut approximately 3% of its global workforce.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Man saved from house fire in Everett Monday evening

One man was rescued from a house fire in Everett Monday afternoon, South County Fire confirmed.
2 years ago
Frank Lenzi

Mumps confirmed in Whatcom County for first time in seven years

Whatcom County has reported its first confirmed case of mumps in seven years, according to health officials.
2 years ago
Longtime Southeast Seattle community leader Bishop Ray Rogers announced his candidacy for Seattle C...
MyNorthwest Staff

Local bishop launches bold candidacy for Seattle City Council

Longtime Southeast Seattle community leader Bishop Ray Rogers has officially announced his candidacy for Seattle City Council Position 8.
2 years ago
A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Mond...

Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain

A new software update prevented a third radar outage in the last two weeks at New Jersey’s busy Newark airport when a telecommunications line failed again over the weekend, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday. At a news conference, Duffy also said the recent problems that have led to hundreds of cancellations and delays in […]
2 years ago
Example of illegal street racing (Photo by Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)...
Jonah Oaklief

SPD runs street racers out of city limits in latest crackdown

Seattle police dismantle multiple street racing events late Saturday, ensuring safety and order in the city limits.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Eastbound I-90 open again in Seattle after motorhome fire

A large flaming motorhome in Seattle's Mt. Baker Tunnel has been extinguished and removed from I-90. After several hours, the road has been re-opened.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Patrol car involved in multi-vehicle fatal crash on SR 3 near Belfair Elementary

The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash on State Route 3 near Belfair Elementary School.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

900 healthcare workers for Bellingham PeaceHealth Hospital go on strike

PeaceHealth Hospital in Bellingham saw hundreds of workers walk off the job Monday morning to commence a strike.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Honduran nationals arrested in Everett with 7 kilos of fentanyl intending to distribute

Two Everett residents appeared in court after they were arrested and charged federally for possessing multiple kilos of fentanyl powder with the intention to distribute.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

President Trump criticizes Boeing, poised to accept ‘palace in the sky’ jet from Qatar

President Trump criticizes Boeing over Air Force One delays, now considering a lavish jet from Qatar as a possible solution.
2 years ago
fentanyl drug ring whatcom county...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle man sentenced to 8 years for distributing fentanyl in Whatcom County

A Seattle resident was sentenced to eight years in prison for intending to distribute fentanyl in Whatcom County and possessing a firearm.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Fight outside nightclub leads to shooting in Pioneer Square

A shooting over the weekend outside a Pioneer Square-area nightclub in Seattle's downtown neighborhood resulted in two people injured.
2 years ago