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At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Ducks in a row: WA State Patrol saves ducklings on I-5 in Tacoma

A Washington State Patrol trooper helped reunite three ducklings with their mother after they all got stuck near the median on I-5 in Tacoma.
2 years ago
Seattle Skyline...
Heather Bosch and Frank Lenzi

Seattle among U.S. cities slowly sinking

Seattle and many other major U.S. cities are slowly sinking, according to a study out of Virginia Tech.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

UW student ‘shocked, saddened’ after feces thrown on her at conservative event

A UW student expresses shock and sadness after feces were thrown at her during a Turning Point USA event on campus.
2 years ago
Boxes for the medications Wegovy and Zepbound are arranged for a photograph in California on Thursd...

Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs

People taking Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, Zepbound, lost nearly 50% more weight than those using rival Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in the first head-to-head study of the blockbuster medications. Clinical trial participants who took tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound, lost an average of 50 pounds (22.8 kilograms) over 72 weeks, while those who took semaglutide, […]
2 years ago
A Coast Guard crew aboard a 47-foot motor lifeboat from Station Grays Harbor searches the water for...
Tom Brock

Salvage operation begins for sunken fishing boat; captain still missing

A commercial salvage team is working to recover a sunken fishing boat near Grays Harbor as the captain remains missing.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Alaska Air partners with Philippines Air, adds flights to mystery European city

Discover Alaska Airlines' partnership with Philippine Airlines. It's also unveiling new nonstop flights to a mystery European destination.
2 years ago
This military vehicle crashed from the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 onto a side road in the Fac...
Tom Brock

Military vehicle crashes from I-90 onto roadway in Bellevue’s Eastgate neighborhood

The Washington State Patrol is investigating the cause of a bad accident that sent a military vehicle flying off an elevated part of I-90 in Bellevue.
2 years ago
A previous SWAT team response in Renton (Photo: Renton Police Dept.)...
Tom Brock

Three injured in officer-involved shooting in Renton

An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting in Renton.
2 years ago
pet owners...
Frank Sumrall

56% of pet owners would cut their own lives short to extend their pet’s, survey finds

Dogs (and other pets) are truly man's best friend after a recent survey revealed more than half of respondents would trade years of their own life to extend their pet’s lifespan.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

‘NO STRIKE’: SEA Airport aircraft fuelers reach agreement with employer

150 aircraft fuelers at SEA Airport were poised to walk off the job after teamsters voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize a strike. But by Friday, the Teamsters and employer Swissport had reached an agreement and averted any strike.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

What to watch this weekend, and how Trump’s movie tariffs shook Hollywood to its core

Donald Trump’s tariffs have reached Hollywood when the president announced there would be a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the U.S. earlier this week.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

‘An outlet for chaos’: Bremerton hosts first-ever Krampus America Convention

Discover the allure of Krampus at the inaugural Krampus America Convention this weekend in the Pacific Northwest.
2 years ago
north korea IT workers fbi...
Luke Duecy

Tech Talk: FBI warns U.S. of data extortion, espionage by fake North Korean IT workers

The FBI warned American businesses that North Korean IT workers are escalating their malicious attacks on U.S. companies to steal sensitive data, intellectual property, and money.
2 years ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

WATCH: American Pope’s conservative approach to LGBTQ+ issues revealed

Pope Robert Prevost's views on homosexuality and the LGBTQ+ community stand as one of the biggest contrasts between him and Pope Francis.
2 years ago
Mother's day seattle pike place market...
Paul Holden

Mother’s Day weekend: Where to treat Mom in the Seattle area

Discover top places in Seattle to celebrate Mother's Day and all the moms in your life this weekend.
2 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

Seattle tourism bounces back as city gears up for World Cup

Discover how Seattle tourism is recovering from the pandemic as the city gears up for the World Cup.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle’s iconic MOPOP could be recognized as national museum under new bill

U.S. Representatives introduce bill to recognize MOPOP as the National Museum of Pop Culture.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Say goodbye to 206: Seattle’s getting a new area code

The UTC announces the transition from Seattle's 206 area code to 564 to ensure number availability in western Washington.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Demonstrators protest arrest, suspension of UW students following violent rally

More than 100 demonstrators gathered at the University of Washington on Thursday afternoon. They rallied in front of Gerberding Hall.
2 years ago
Lacey Fire Department Rope Rescue (Photo Credit: lacey Fire District Three)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lacey construction worker rescued after tumbling down pipe

Emergency crews from the Lacey Fire Department say they were sent to a local construction site after a worker fell into a large pipe Thursday.
2 years ago
Man saved from flaming boat near Vashon Island (Photo Credit: USCG Pacific Noarthwest)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man saved from flaming boat near Vashon Island

A man was pulled to safety Wednesday morning after his 40-foot boat caught fire in the waters near Vashon Island.
2 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

‘I am blessed’: Local Catholics celebrate first American pope at St. James Cathedral

Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
2 years ago
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Trump says he’ll pull the nomination of Ed Martin, who defended Jan. 6 rioters, for DC US Attorney

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would pull the nomination of conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital.
2 years ago