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Frank Sumrall

Car catches fire after crashing into barrier on SR 507, driver remains missing

A driver crashed into a barrier on SR 507, causing his car to catch on fire Sunday night, according to South Pierce Fire & Rescue.
2 years ago
Love/hate Chick-Fil-A? Try Chick-filanthropy

Chick-Fil-A has brought a debate over its politics as...
Frank Lenzi

Tacoma Dome to get Chick-fil-A and new security fencing

Chick-fil-A is coming to the Tacoma Dome in early April. The venue is also going to get new security fencing.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Woman files claim after Metro bus runs two red lights, sideswipes her

A Seattle resident is filing a claim after she was allegedly sideswiped by a Metro bus in Seattle last month.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Dog rescued from sinkhole in Port Angeles

Clallam County Fire-Rescue crews saved a dog that had fallen down a 10-foot sinkhole on Saturday afternoon.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

29-year-old woman still missing after falling into Carbon River; Dog found miles away

Pierce County deputies have pivoted from a rescue mission to a recovery mission Monday for a 29-year-old woman who went missing after falling into the Carbon River with her dog in Carbonado.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Shooting involving Pierce County deputies and an alleged DV suspect breaks out after police chase

A deputy with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office allegedly shot a domestic violence suspect in Spanaway Sunday evening. The Pierce County Force Investigative Team is now investigating the shooting.
2 years ago
DOUG FERGUSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tiger Woods confirms his relationship with Vanessa Trump in a social media post

Tiger Woods publicly acknowledges his relationship with Vanessa Trump, sharing two images on social media.
2 years ago
Police arrested two teenagers after they allegedly targeted a father and son with gunfire just outs...
Tom Brock

Deputies arrest two teens following shooting in parking lot of Kitsap Mall

Two violent, gun-toting, teenagers are locked up after sheriff's deputies say they tried to shoot a man and his son.
2 years ago
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Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Driver charged in connection to deadly crash off I-5 overpass enters plea

The driver charged in connection with a deadly crash off I-5 overpass earlier this month entered his plea Monday.
2 years ago
Logo representing the Washington Department of Children, Youth & Families, which is accused of negl...
Tom Brock

Washington Dept. of Children, Youth & Families sued over child left in hot car

A lawsuit filed against the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families accuses the agency of negligence, after a one-year-old boy who was left in a hot car died.
2 years ago
Image: A close-up of logo for Uber Eats can be seen on the window of a restaurant in Walnut Creek, ...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Marysville restaurant claims Uber Eats owes them over $20,000

A Marysville restaurant alleges Uber Eats owes over $20,000 for unpaid delivery orders, sparking industry concern.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Man falls 15 feet off barge onto walkway near Fremont

A man was rescued Saturday after falling off a barge near Fremont.
2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Elon Musk, DOGE target Washington state offices with lease terminations

Elon Musk and DOGE are terminating leases for federal offices across Washington state.
2 years ago
Seattle release bodycam footage following a fatal shooting of an armed man....
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle Police release bodycam video of fatal shooting outside Southwest Precinct

The Seattle Police Department shares bodycam footage of a fatal shooting in the Southwest Precinct parking lot, raising important questions.
2 years ago
A Pierce County woman is headed to jail after being tied to a drug operation...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pierce County woman sentenced to 7 years for role in Aryan prison gang-linked drug ring

A Pierce County woman who played a key role in a violent drug trafficking ring connected to Aryan prison gangs was sentenced Friday to seven years in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. C’La Morales, 39, received a total of 84 months behind bars—24 months for one count of drug trafficking, followed by 60 […]
2 years ago
GREG BEACHAM, AP SPORTS WRITER

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76

Remembering George Foreman, the iconic heavyweight champion who shaped boxing history and won hearts worldwide.
2 years ago
Tuna is a solid alternative to eggs as a protein source, according to a UW nutritionist. (Getty Ima...
Bill Kaczaraba

UW Nutritionist: Skipping eggs? Here are Inexpensive proteins to maintain a healthy diet

The high price of eggs in recent months is forcing people to consider protein alternatives.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

USS Nimitz departs Bremerton to conduct routine operations

The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier left Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton on Friday morning for the Indo-Pacific region to conduct routine operations.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Skip Netflix’s $320M bomb — watch these must-see movies and shows this weekend instead

Skip Netflix's $320 bomb, check out these recently released or made available movies and shows instead this weekend.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

WA spent only 0.1% of Climate Commitment Act funds on air quality, report finds

An analysis of the money spent from the Climate Commitment Act revealed that only 0.1% of it is being spent on supporting air quality projects.
2 years ago
Washington Electric Vehicles EV...
MyNorthwest Staff

Activists plan ‘Tesla Takedown’ Saturday in Seattle area amid surge of violence

Activists are planning Saturday protests against Tesla in Seattle, Lynnwood, Fife, and Renton.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Washington lawmakers consider electronic monitoring for sex offenders

A proposed bill would require sex offenders be subject to electronic monitoring.
2 years ago
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Tara Copp, The Associated Press

Boeing secures jet contract, ushering in new generation of planes to face China

President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force’s future fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that far exceed those of its current fleet.
2 years ago
Kohberger Idaho murders...
Frank Sumrall

Kohberger took selfie hours after Idaho murders, victim’s father claims it was a ‘trophy’

Forty new court filings released Wednesday uncovered several revelations about Bryan Kohberger -- the man charged with four counts of murder for the deaths of four University of Idaho students.
2 years ago