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Frank Sumrall

Belfair woman missing since May 6, last seen picking up prescription in Port Orchard

The Mason County Sheriff's Office is alerting the community of a missing 50-year-old woman from Belfair who was last seen in Port Orchard picking up a prescription.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

One dead in officer-involved shooting in Poulsbo

An officer-involved shooting in Poulsbo near Viking Way at Nordic Cove resulted in one person dead Wednesday night.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Police arrest suspect in shooting death of Tacoma teenager

Tacoma police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a high school student last month.
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

‘I-5 Commuters’: The viral duo documenting commuting ‘madness’ in Seattle

Like most of us slogging through the daily crawl on Interstate 5 (I-5), their primary goals were simple: Survive the traffic and arrive at work somewhat sane.
2 years ago
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Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

Point Defiance Zoo responds to internet’s concerns about polar bear’s health

Wildlife experts are responding to concerns about one of their polar bear’s health and treatment after a recent video gained thousands of views on the social media app TikTok.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Bill Gates to donate 99% of wealth to Gates Foundation, which will shut down by 2045

Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, announced he is donating nearly his entire net worth—approximately $113 billion—to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 20 years.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle judge blocks Trump administration’s new federal grant conditions

King County joined seven other jurisdictions in a lawsuit against HUD and FTA after more conditions were added in order to grant funding to local governments.
2 years ago
tacoma power outage...
Julia Dallas

Power outage impacts over 10,000 customers in the Tacoma area

A Tacoma power outage impacts more than 10,000 customers, as reported by Tacoma Public Utilities on Wednesday.
2 years ago
Hood Canal Bridge...
Chris Sullivan

WSDOT ‘left with a mystery’ after Hood Canal Bridge’s emergency closure

A full inspection of the Hood Canal Bridge on State Route 104 in Poulsbo gave WSDOT engineers nothing to explain Monday's extended closure.
2 years ago
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Jonah Oaklief

Trump launches task force following alleged anti-semitic violence at UW

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it has created a task force to investigate alleged acts of antisemitic violence at the University of Washington (UW) and its affiliated institutions.
2 years ago
child offenders wa operation...
Frank Sumrall

7 WA residents arrested as part of operation capturing 205 child offenders

More than 200 child sex offenders were arrested in the nationwide crackdown called "Operation Restore Justice."
2 years ago
Everett massage parlor...
Shaun Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Braided cable kills 13-year-old Everett boy riding electric scooter through grass

A 13-year-old Everett boy who was critically injured after hitting a braided cable while riding his electric scooter has died from his injuries, according to Everett Police.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

21 UW students banned from campuses following pro-Palestinian protest, takeover

The University of Washington (UW) reported that the pro-Palestinian protesters caused more than $1 million in damages when they held a takeover of the university’s new Interdisciplinary Engineering Building Monday night.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Suspect arrested after home invasion, shooting in Lynnwood

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect after he allegedly forced his way into a home, exchanged gunfire, and fled the scene.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Riley Gaines UW speech against trans athletes met with protestors, harassment

Protestors flooded UW once more, denouncing Riley Gaines and her speech, dubbed "The Fight is Far From Over."
2 years ago
Real ID TSA...
Frank Sumrall

The REAL ID deadline has arrived: WA residents face 2+ hour-long DOL wait times

The deadline for a REAL ID is a week away, and wait times at the DOL are consistently multiple hours long across the Puget Sound region.
2 years ago
missing 12-year-old boy...
Frank Sumrall

SPD searching for missing 12-year-old boy, last seen Monday

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is actively searching for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen Monday.
2 years ago
Snohomish County deputy lawsuit against Federal Way...
Julia Dallas

‘Bigoted and toxic:’ Deputy settles with state academy, Federal Way PD over sex assault claims

A Snohomish County deputy resolves sexual assault claims for $500,000 with the state academy and Federal Way police.
2 years ago
Bellevue police...
James Lynch

Bellevue police launch emphasis patrols after 163% spike in speeding tickets

Bellevue police intensify patrols after a 163% rise in speeding tickets, aiming to enhance road safety.
2 years ago
aircraft fuelers...
Frank Sumrall

Over 150 Sea-Tac aircraft fuelers vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to authorize strike

More than 150 fuelers at Sea-Tac voted to strike after contract talks fail, threatening airport operations and traveler convenience.
2 years ago
The scene as police respond to a protest on UW campus. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Jonah Oaklief and Frank Sumrall

4 face judge after chaotic protest, standoff at UW ends in 31 arrests

Four appeared in court Tuesday after a protest at the University of Washington led to 32 arrests.
2 years ago
wildfires wa...
Luke Duecy

WA concerned federal government won’t help fight wildfires this year

State officials are sounding the alarm over a lack of federal resources and support in a year the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) predicts will be an "above-average" year for wildfires, especially across Eastern Washington.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

WA pop star to bring ‘beautiful things’ to Climate Pledge Arena

Benson Boone, the Monroe-raised pop sensation and Grammy-nominated breakout star, has announced his first headlining arena tour — and he’s coming home to the Climate Pledge. 
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Seattle’s $300M Amtrak expansion to bring modern trains, transportation by 2027

Amtrak ridership is now well above pre-pandemic levels between Portland and British Columbia, and it's only expected to grow as new trains debut in Seattle next year.
2 years ago