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new study says social media leads to delusion for some...
MyNorthwest Staff

Another study suggests social media contributes to mental health issues, delusion

A new study reveals the connection between social media use and mental health challenges, particularly for self-identity issues.
2 years ago
A two-alarm fire rips through the Binford Metals auto salvage yard Sunday. (Photo: Puget Sound Fire...
Tom Brock

Big two-alarm fire at auto salvage yard in Kent challenges fire crews

A big fire at an auto wrecking yard near Kent took hours to put out Sunday.
2 years ago
Beloved basketball star and former Seattle Supersonic Slick Watts has passed away, four years after...
Tom Brock

Remembering former Sonics legend Slick Watts, dead at 73

The basketball community mourns the loss of Slick Watts, a legendary former Sonics player, who passed away at the age of 73.
2 years ago
Three people died in a head-on crash on northbound I-5 near the Scatter Creek Rest Area in south Th...
Tom Brock

Three people killed in wrong-way crash on I-5 in south Thurston County

A horrific crash on northbound I-5 that killed three people Sunday morning was caused by a driving going the wrong way.
2 years ago
The businesses on Front Street in Leavenworth are lit up during the holiday season....
Bill Kaczaraba

Survey says this Washington city is the perfect place for some good shut eye

As Americans grapple with exhaustion and sleep deprivation, Leavenworth is emerging as the ideal destination for a restful retreat.
2 years ago
A 5-year-old boy died in Puyallup....
KIRO 7 News Staff

5-year-old found dead in bed, child was sleeping with a parent

A 5-year-old boy was found deceased in bed, raising questions about safety in shared sleeping arrangements.
2 years ago
richland high school...
MyNorthwest Staff

Richland School District removes substitute teacher for alleged Nazi salutes

A substitute teacher was removed for behavior inconsistent with district policy, sparking controversy in the Richland School District.
2 years ago
beware of March Madness scams....
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

Watch out for March Madness scams across Washington state

March Madness brings excitement but also scams. Stay informed to protect yourself while enjoying the games in Seattle.
2 years ago
Franck Kepnang #11 of the Washington Huskies fouls Kwame Evans Jr. #10 of the Oregon Ducks during t...
Heather Bosch

Which Washington city is the best for college basketball fans?

The debate will go on forever? Which Washington city is the best for college basketball fans?
2 years ago
Efforts to dissolve the Department of Education intensify. (Photo: Getty Images)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Efforts to dismantle Department of Education intensify, but with fierce resistance

The Department of Education is facing significant changes as efforts to dismantle the agency gain momentum.
2 years ago
Pierce County suspects...
James Lynch

Have you seen these men? Deputies report guns, ammo, art stolen in Pierce County

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office and Crimestoppers Tacoma/Pierce County are asking for the public's help in identifying two men.
2 years ago
NASA Astronaut Anne McClain...
Associated Press

Replacements for stuck NASA astronauts blast off for International Space Station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams need SpaceX to get this relief team to the space station before they can check out. Arrival is […]
2 years ago
Delta Airlines plane and a Japan Airlines jet collided at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ...
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

NTSB says U.S. has already seen 140 plane crashes in 2025

We are two and a half months into 2025, and according to data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), they are currently investigating 140 plane crashes in the U.S. Three are in Washington.
2 years ago
follow state law mead school board...
Frank Sumrall

WA Superintendent to Mead School Board: ‘Follow state law’ not Trump’s directive

Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal had a simple message for the Mead School Board that feels caught between state and federal directives: Follow state law.
2 years ago
Beloved harbor seal ‘Barney’ dies at 39-years-old...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle Aquarium’s beloved harbor seal ‘Barney’ dies at 39-years-old

The harbor seal known as Barney, loved by visitors at the Seattle Aquarium, died on Friday morning.
2 years ago
lunch breaks schools...
Frank Sumrall

WA schools must extend lunch breaks by 2029 — here’s why administrators object

Washington schools will now be required to give students 20-minute lunch breaks at the minimum to eat their lunch.
2 years ago
Tesla is targeted on Capital Hill. (Photo by Steven Severin/KIRO 7 News)...
Luke Duecy

Man with gasoline can torches Tesla in Seattle’s Capitol Hill

In Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, a man was seen pouring gasoline on the hood of a white Tesla and setting it on fire, according to The Capitol Hill Blog.
2 years ago
Photo: A Seattle Police Department vehicle. - Seattle shootouts...
Luke Duecy

2 Seattle shootouts occur just 8 hours apart; Victims rushed to hospital

Two separate shootouts occurred in Seattle Thursday, sending multiple people to the hospital, including a teenage victim.
2 years ago
Leavenworth cross...
MyNorthwest Staff

Plans for 70-foot cross in Leavenworth have been withdrawn

Plans for a 70-foot Leavenworth cross is causing a stir amongst residents. Will the city council come out against it?
2 years ago
old highway 99 fatal crash...
Frank Sumrall

Old Highway 99 shut down after fatal crash

Old Highway 99, between 93rd Avenue Southeast and 88th Avenue Southeast, has been closed off due to a fatal collision early Friday morning, the Thurston County Sheriff confirmed. The accident occurred near the Olympia airport. More on MyNorthwest: Snow flurries on Snoqualmie cause spinouts and crashes, I-90 shut down overnight Drivers have been advised to […]
2 years ago
student killed crash...
Frank Lenzi

Parents of Seattle middle school student killed in crash want answers

The parents of a 12-year-old student killed in a crash outside Seattle's Washington Middle School are desperately seeking answers about her death.
2 years ago
Thurston County declares loneliness crisis....
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

Thurston County declares a loneliness crisis. Here’s what that means

Loneliness impacts mental and physical health; Thurston County's declaration highlights urgent need for community support and solutions.
2 years ago
boeing 737 fire...
Associated Press

American Airlines Boeing 737 catches fire at Denver airport

Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly.
2 years ago
Snoqualmie I-90...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Snow flurries on Snoqualmie cause spinouts and crashes, I-90 shut down overnight

All lanes are back open on I-90 through Snoqualmie Pass after multiple crashes shut the highway down for hours on Thursday evening.
2 years ago