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Frank Sumrall

Bellingham infant kidnapped by father on St. Patrick’s Day, rescued hours later by police

An eight-month-old child was found by Bellingham Police overnight Monday after the baby was kidnapped.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Infant hospitalized for possible fentanyl exposure, father in custody

An infant remains in intensive care following possible fentanyl exposure or ingestion inside their Bonney Lake home last week.
2 years ago
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Natalie Melzer, Samy Magdy and Joseph Krauss, The Associated Press

More than 400 Palestinians killed in surprise Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing hundreds of Palestinians, including women and children, according to the territory’s Health Ministry.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle man gets trapped, dies on Mount Bachelor in Oregon

 A Seattle man has died after he got trapped and was injured on the steep terrain of Mount Bachelor in Oregon on Monday.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

3.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Vashon Island

 A 3.3-magnitude earthquake reportedly occurred near Vashon Island late Monday night, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
2 years ago
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Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press

NASA’s stuck astronauts are finally on their way back to Earth after 9 months in space

NASA’s two stuck astronauts headed back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight more than nine months ago.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Washington state lawmaker shares details of son’s shooting in drive-by

Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) has provided details to The Center Square about the shooting of his 32-year-old son near his home.
2 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Judge sets bail at $2 million for Seattle hatchet attack suspect

A King County judge has set bail at $2 million for the 50-year-old man accused of slashing another man in the neck with a hatchet on Sunday.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington Senate bill would tax big tech to help save local journalism—here’s how

Local journalism, especially in rural areas, has been on life support for years, and Washington lawmakers think they’ve found a way to give it a much-needed boost—by making big tech help foot the bill.
2 years ago
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Nate Connors

Closures this week along the Valley Highway (SR 167)

Late-night travel through the Auburn Valley this week will have full closures and lane restrictions on State Route 167 (SR 167) while the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) pushes forward on the SR 167 Corridor Improvements Project. This week, WSDOT contractors will be installing overhead sign bridges and toll gantry structures that hold the […]
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle Fire Dept. training facility burglarized, smashed with department vehicle

Seattle Police are looking for a suspect or suspects who used a Seattle Fire Department (SFD) vehicle to crash into SFD’s joint training facility to burglarize it.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Charges unlikely for man who shot and killed attacking dog in Seattle

Seattle Police are investigating the shooting of a dog but say charges against the shooter are unlikely at this time.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

74-year-old dies in skiing accident at Stevens Pass Ski Resort

A “life-long” skier has died after falling head-first in the snow on the slopes at Stevens Pass Ski Resort.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

10-time convicted felon arrested in Tukwila again

A man who is a 10-time convicted felon was arrested once more after being suspected of carrying a gun and having a felony warrant.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Wynonna Judd, Tommy James among stars to perform at Evergreen State Fair

Country music star Wynonna Judd and classic rock legend Tommy James and the Shondells will be among those performing at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe this summer.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle School Superintendent Brent Jones to leave his job this fall

Seattle Superintendent Brent Jones has announced he will leave the district on Sept. 3, according to a news release sent on Monday.
2 years ago
Seattle Police are looking for a missing 91-year-old man last seen leaving First Hill Virginia Maso...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police looking for 91-year-old with dementia last seen leaving Virginia Mason

Seattle Police are looking for a missing 91-year-old man last seen leaving First Hill Virginia Mason Monday morning.
2 years ago
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Michelle Chapman and Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press

Forever no more. Operator of mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection

Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close down its U.S. business as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Man recovering after being stabbed in the neck with hatchet

A 34-year-old man is recovering after another man stabbed him in the neck with a hatchet in the middle of the afternoon along Union Street in the city's First Hill Neighborhood Sunday afternoon.
2 years ago
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Brooke Griffin, KIRO 7 News

Gas pumps around Washington could be giving different amounts of fuel than what you paid for

Have you ever wondered if your local gas pumps are really giving you the amount of fuel you’re paying for?
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Gondolas from South Lake Union to Capitol Hill? Seattle transit activist makes eyebrow-raising suggestion

Transit activist is proposing gondolas in Seattle, sparking debate on innovative transit solutions between South Lake Union and Capitol Hill.
2 years ago
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Sara Cline and Rebecca Reynolds, the Associated Press

At least 39 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms wreak havoc across multiple US states

Unusually vicious and damaging weather across multiple U.S. states spawned violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires over the weekend, leaving at least 39 people dead.
2 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Driver pulled out of car after crashing into a building in Everett

The driver had to be pulled out of the car after it crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into a building in Everett.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Washington highways among the worst in the nation, per report

A recent report highlights Washington state's highway system as one of the poorest in the U.S., raising concerns for commuters.
2 years ago