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Kidnapping scene. (Courtesy KIRO-7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Docs: Protection order denied hours before woman allegedly kidnapped 1 -year-old

SEATTLE — Just hours before a one-and-a-half-year-old was kidnapped from daycare, an anti-harassment order against the suspect was denied in court. According to court documents, on March 28, 47-year-old Quiana Marks left a court hearing for the anti-harassment order, which was denied, and drove straight to MARS Early Learning Academy on Rainier Ave. When she […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

WSP trooper’s blood-alcohol level was 0.17% 6 hours after fatal crash

Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Sarah Clasen was driving her personal car on March 1 when investigators said she turned in front of a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the 20-year-old rider.
2 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 23: Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) speaks at an "Our Bodies, Our Sport...
MyNorthwest Staff

Alliance Defending Freedom files civil rights complaint against WIAA, Washington state

ADF alleges the WIAA and Washington state violates the rights of girls, filing with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
2 years ago
View of tulip fields in springtime in the Skagit Valley near Mount Vernon. (Photo by: Wolfgang Kaeh...
Paul Holden

What to do this weekend: Tulips, Daffodils, and Monster Trucks?

Explore the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and thrilling monster trucks this weekend. Spring adventures await you in April!
2 years ago
Photo: A Boeing 737 MAX 9 test plane is pictured at Boeing Field on March 22, 2019 in Seattle, Wash...
Sofia Silvia

NTSB issues new safety protocols for Boeing following ‘failed’ emergency landing

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is making new safety recommendations for Boeing following an investigation report on an underperforming slide during an emergency evacuation.
2 years ago
Scottish Highland cows escape...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Have you ‘herd?’ Pair of Scottish Highland cows escape in Redmond

Have you ‘herd?’ The King County Sheriff’s Office says a pair of Scottish Highland cows escaped their yard. During the afternoon of March 31, deputies were called to English Hill in Redmond to help wrangle Bracken and his pregnant girlfriend, named Thistle. “Luckily, the happy couple started moooooooving and herded in the right direction,” the […]
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall and Luke Deucy

RealPage software allegedly conspired with landlords to inflate rent prices, WA AG claims

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit against software company RealPage and nine local landlords, alleging they led a conspiracy of unfair competition that led to rapidly rising rent prices for their tenants.
2 years ago
CenturyLink fined...
Frank Lenzi

CenturyLink faces $15.5 million in fines

CenturyLink may face $15.5 million in penalties. Consumer protection staff at the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) have recommended that commissioners impose the penalties for more than 1.6 million violations.
2 years ago
SEA airport flying spring break...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Flying out for spring break? SEA Airport prepares for surge of travelers

Spring break is around the corner for many, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is warning travelers to allow for extra time finding parking and getting through security.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Boeing in the hot seat: Senate questions CEO about flight safety

The Boeing Company's President and CEO Kelly Ortberg, spent much of Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill, in the other Washington
2 years ago
cougar cub rescued...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Orphaned cougar cub finds home at Northwest Trek

A 5-month-old orphaned cougar cub rescued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) near Spokane has a new home at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville.
2 years ago
Kim Wyman...
Frank Lenzi and Associated Press

Ahead of vote, former WA Sec. of State Wyman calls the SAVES Act a ‘states’ rights issue’

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, is set for a vote in the U.S. House Thursday, and it would require individuals to prove they are citizens before they can legally vote.
2 years ago
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Frank Lenzi

Charges filed against suspect in Rainier Beach hookah lounge shooting that left two dead

Charges have been filed against a suspect in Sunday morning's double homicide at a Rainier Beach hookah lounge.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Lakewood PD assistant chief on leave pending internal investigation

The assistant chief at the Lakewood Police Department has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation, a department spokesperson told KIRO 7.
2 years ago
measles infant snohomish county...
Frank Sumrall

Measles case identified in Snohomish County infant after international travel

A new positive measles case was identified in an infant in Snohomish County, according to the Snohomish County Health Department.
2 years ago
climate pledge...
Frank Lenzi

Hundreds of Climate Pledge Arena concession workers to get back pay after city investigation

Hundreds of concession workers at Climate Pledge Arena are set to receive their owed back wages, ensuring fair compensation.
2 years ago
HHS offices Trump Seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Trump admin. closes Health and Human Services offices in Seattle, locks out Head Start

The Trump administration shut down HHS offices in Seattle, affecting local Head Start programs and community services.
2 years ago
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Bernard Condon, The Associated Press

Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Elon Musk backlash and aging models hurt demand

Tesla sales declined 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.
2 years ago
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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

‘I feel like I’m in a nightmare’: Arlington family asks public to help find missing son with autism

First responders across the region are searching for a missing son with autism. Jonathan Hoang, 21, has been missing since Sunday evening.
2 years ago
13-year-old hit-and-run sequim...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

13-year-old hospitalized following hit-and-run in Sequim

Sequim police are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 13-year-old boy.
2 years ago
Butter Half Cakes offers slices of cake at its Cake ATM...
MyNorthwest Staff

Cake ATM pops up in Seattle courtesy of ‘microbakery’, immediately goes viral

Discover how Butter Half Cakes' Cake ATM is revolutionizing dessert access in Seattle, drawing viral attention and sweet success.
2 years ago
rainier beach hookah lounge...
Jillian Raftery

It looked like he was turning his life around; now, he’s arrested for double murder in Seattle

The suspect in the double homicide shooting at a hookah bar in south Seattle has a criminal history. He said he was reformed.
2 years ago
pierce county mass shooting...
Frank Lenzi

Pierce County mass shooting: Why deputies arrived 30 seconds too late, despite noise complaint 90-minutes earlier

Ninety minutes before the Pierce County mass shooting, deputies were initially called to the scene via a noise complaint from neighboring residents.
2 years ago
hope wellness everett...
Frank Sumrall

Hope ‘N Wellness finds new home in Everett after violating city codes

Hope ‘N Wellness, an Everett-based social service organization, has found a new home, changing locations this week so it can continue operating.
2 years ago