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Two horses were escorted through downtown Puyallup to the Washington State Fairgrounds Saturday, af...
Tom Brock

Police, firefighters escort horses to Puyallup fairgrounds during medical emergency

Police and fire crews in Puyallup escorted two horses to the Washington State Fairgrounds following a medical emergency experienced by a third horse.
2 years ago
Onomen Uduebor faces a three-count indictment for allegedly stealing and misusing tax information....
MyNorthwest Staff

Nigerian national indicted for filing fake tax returns worth over $1 M

A 38-year-old Nigerian faces charges for filing fraudulent tax returns exceeding $1 million.
2 years ago
The Portland Police Bureau netted nine men related to a sex trafficking sting....
MyNorthwest Staff

3 Washington men arrested during sex trafficking sting in Portland

Nine arrests made in Portland sting operation; two teenagers rescued from human trafficking amid ongoing efforts to combat this crisis.
2 years ago
A recent study by Jason Stone Injury Lawyers has revealed that Washington ranks third-lowest in the...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington ranks third-lowest in U.S. for mileage per vehicle

A recent study by Jason Stone Injury Lawyers has revealed that Washington ranks third-lowest in the country for miles driven per registered vehicle, with an average of just 7,464 miles in 2022.
2 years ago
As the spring season approaches, travelers are eager to lock down the best destinations for their s...
MyNorthwest Staff

Where are Americans heading for spring break 2025? Trending spots and finding travel deals

Explore trending spring break spots and exclusive travel deals for an unforgettable 2025 getaway.
2 years ago
shootout...
Bill Kaczaraba

80 mph chase through Port Angeles ends with driver arrested

A high-speed chase through Port Angeles early Friday morning ended with the arrest of a local man.
2 years ago
Gary Ridgway prepares to leave the courtroom where he was sentenced in King County Washington Super...
Charlie Harger

Gary Ridgway mystery solved: Here’s why the Green River Killer was briefly moved to King County Jail

Here is the reason for Gary Ridgway's move to King County Jail and its effects on the Green River case investigation.
2 years ago
Forks attempted murder...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Woman, neighbor attacked with axe in Skagit County

A woman was injured after she was attacked by a metal baton and an axe in Marblemount, Skagit County.
2 years ago
Emerald City Comic Con (Photo Credit: Sam Campbell)...
Jonah Oaklief

Your guide to Seattle’s 2025 Emerald City Comic Con

The essential guide to the 2025 Emerald City Comic Con.
2 years ago
FBI plot WA mall shooting...
Luke Duecy

FBI warns region about Chinese government espionage tricks

The FBI sent a warning across Western Washington about efforts by the Chinese government to target residents and businesses.
2 years ago
Cheesecake Factory is closing its downtown Seattle location. (Getty Images)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Downtown Seattle staple closing after more than 20 years

A restaurant known for its warm brown bread, overflowing pasta, and gigantic slices of cheesecake is closing its downtown Seattle location after more than two decades.
2 years ago
Photo: The scene after a car went off the overpass onto I-5 in Tukwila....
Julia Dallas

Person ejected from car as it flew off overpass onto I-5 now in custody for felony hit-and-run

Aa car went off the overpass onto the freeway in Tukwila.
2 years ago
repeat sex offender child sexual abuse...
MyNorthwest Staff

71-year-old ‘high-risk’ sex offender pleads guilty to child porn in Skagit County

A 71-year-old man from Skagit County pleaded guilty on Thursday to possessing images of child sexual abuse.
2 years ago
The scene after a child was killed in a car crash outside a Seattle middle school. (Photo: Sam Camp...
Sam Campbell

‘Tragic loss’: School responds after sixth grader killed by runaway car in Seattle

Seattle police are investigating after they say a 12-year-old child was killed in a car crash outside Washington Middle School entrance Thursday.
2 years ago
stop sign road sign...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Several road signs stolen in Whatcom County

Multiple road signs were stolen in unincorporated Whatcom County, leaving residential streets vulnerable to avoidable traffic accidents.
2 years ago
Small Business Adminstration 'sanctuary cities'...
Frank Lenzi

U.S. Small Business Administration to leave Seattle and other ‘sanctuary cities’

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to pull out of so-called "sanctuary cities," including Seattle.
2 years ago
Image: The city of Tacoma named Patti Jackson as its interim police chief on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025....
MyNorthwest Staff

Patti Jackson steps in as Tacoma’s interim police chief after delayed start

The new interim Tacoma police chief has begun her first day on the job.
2 years ago
Gene Hackman...
Associated Press

Investigation advances into Gene Hackman’s mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities

Authorities are set to reveal more information about an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered last month at their home in New Mexico.
2 years ago
Photo: Oregon law enforcement is searching for a missing boy....
Jonah Oaklief

Search for missing 2-year-old Oregon boy continues into 7th day

The search for a 2-year-old Oregon boy has continued.
2 years ago
army drug killing child JBLM...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Unconscionable:’ Active-duty JBLM soldier indicted for espionage, bribery; 2 others also charged

An active duty Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) soldier is accused of selling military secrets to China.
2 years ago
Photo: A private security officer sits in a vehicle on Jan. 3, 2023, in front of the house in Mosco...
Associated Press

Surviving roommate in house where Idaho college students were slain was ‘freaking out,’ texts show

Two surviving roommates in the home where four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death texted each other that morning about a masked man in the house, according to court documents released Thursday.
2 years ago
family-run fentanyl...
MyNorthwest Staff

King County woman gets 7 years in prison for drug lab, gun cache in RV near state park

A woman was sentenced to seven years for operating a drug lab and possessing firearms in King County.
2 years ago
Photo: Moderator Veronica Valencia (L) and actor Mark Ruffalo speak onstage during the Emerald City...
Paul Holden

Weekend events: Emerald City Comic Con brings panels, games, and cosplay

Discover the best weekend events at Emerald City Comic Con, featuring exciting panels, games, and vibrant cosplay experiences.
2 years ago
renton party stabbing bottle...
James Lynch

‘Not normal’: Renton police investigating after man found dead in apartment

Police in Renton are trying to determine what happened to a 23-year-old man who was found dead in his apartment on Wednesday.
2 years ago