Frank Lenzi and Associated Press
Spokane native to command mission to International Space Station
Anne McClain, a Spokane native, will command NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
UW braces for federal policy changes with hiring freeze, cutbacks
UW is freezing its non-essential staff hiring and limiting future faculty hiring in preparation for incoming federal policy changes in addition to Washington's budget shortfall.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Tacoma Police debunk sexual assault claim, woman now faces charges
As the Tacoma Police Department investigated an alleged sexual assault that occurred near the Point Defiance dog park last December, the department failed to find any evidence, believing the woman who made the claims made it all up.2 years ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
Several Western Washington dental offices receive threatening letters
Several dental offices in the Western Washington area have received threatening letters in the mail.2 years ago
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News
Parents speak out after middle school student killed by runaway car
The parents of a 12-year-old middle school student killed by a runaway car speak out about the tragedy.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Thunderstorm season underway in the Pacific Northwest
Western Washington’s primary thunderstorm season usually kicks off in March, so thunderstorm season has officially arrived!2 years ago
James Lynch
Renton police arrest thieves believed to be tied to ATM robbery spree
Police with the Renton Police Department arrested two convicted felons, one of whom is a known gang member.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Tukwila crash suspect charged; Investigators release details of collision aftermath
The driver suspected of causing a deadly crash where an SUV plunged from an overpass onto I-5 remained in his jail cell Saturday, skipping his first scheduled appearance before a judge.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
10 arrested in drug busts in Belltown, Little Saigon
Seattle police arrested 10 people and seized a large amount of illegal drugs in Belltown and Little Saigon.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Oregon boy found dead in Siletz River following 10-day search
The search for missing two-year-old Oregon toddler, Dane Paulsen, who vanished from his family's yard in Siletz on March 1, remains ongoing.2 years ago
James Lynch
Child rape suspect arrested in Tacoma
A Tacoma man is under arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting his brother's daughter.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
City of Seattle closes Hoa Mai Park over rampant drug use – for now
Seattle's Hoa Mai Park temporarily closes due to increasing drug activity, impacting the community's hopes for a green space.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
4 Washington colleges get warnings from Education Dept. about antisemitic behavior
The Department of Education (DOE) has issued a warning to the University of Washington (UW) and 59 schools nationwide, including five other Northwest universities, urging them to address antisemitic discrimination and harassment.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Starbucks baristas walk out as part of nationwide strike over labor practices
Baristas at a Seattle Starbucks walked off the job to protest unresolved unfair labor practices, officially going on strike.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Sen. Murray slams Trump, Musk over Veterans Affairs cuts while others defend need to trim fat
Senator Patty Murray (D-Wa.) slammed President Donald Trump and Elon Musk during a press conference Tuesday morning over Trump's proposed plans to lay off some 80,000 workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) across the country.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
‘We lived our lives on the air:’ Spike O’Neill remembers Seattle radio icon Bob Rivers
Bob Rivers, whose humor and voice defined Seattle mornings for more than two decades, has died after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Gee Scott on new era of Seattle football: ‘Are you OK with the direction of the Seahawks?’
The top quarterback in free agency is off the board after Sam Darnold agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, ushering in a new era of football in the Pacific Northwest alongside second-year head coach Mike Macdonald.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Washington Policy Center: State’s Electric Vehicle program falls short of expectations
A recent study reveals that Washington's initiative to boost the electric vehicle (EV) market for lower-income buyers did not meet expectations.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Trump raises tariffs against Canada, Mexico with trade war looming: ‘Is there risk of this starting to spiral?’
President Donald Trump is raising the tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, according to a post from the president on Truth Social, claiming it's a response to Ontario’s 25% surcharge on electricity exports to several U.S. states.2 years ago
Frank Lenzi
UW settles pandemic tuition lawsuit for $4 million
The University of Washington has settled a pandemic-related tuition lawsuit brought by some of its students for $4 million.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
King County man arrested for possessing 50,000 images of child porn
A Seattle resident was charged with possessing child pornography, and now investigators are discovering this wasn't the first time he's faced these charges.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Police arrest teen connected to February armed robbery spree
A teenage suspect was arrested by the Seattle Police Department after officers found the teen was allegedly connected to at least 10 dangerous armed robberies.2 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Port Angeles fire kills five-year-old, seriously injures one-year-old
Sunday fire crews responded to a mobile home fire that killed a five-year-old and seriously injured a one-year-old, said the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office.2 years ago
