Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he had called off new military strikes on Iran, claiming a breakthrough in negotiations to end the war.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Plan ahead: Tacoma roads to close for World Cup kickoff parade
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle will not be played until Monday, but the celebration begins Friday night in Tacoma.2 months ago
James Lynch
Seattle officials closing 4 North Seattle streets, installing barriers in response to surge in violence on Aurora
Seattle leaders are stepping up enforcement along Aurora Avenue, targeting a surge in shootings and human trafficking.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Ferrucci Junior High School won’t reopen this fall following major fire damage
Ferrucci Junior High School will remain closed for the start of the 2026-27 school year as restoration continues following a damaging fire in April.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Autopsy reports reveal alkaline chemical burns in 10 victims of Longview paper mill explosion
The autopsy reports for 10 victims of the Longview paper mill explosion were released Thursday, with all victims suffering alkaline chemical burns, among other injuries. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office released the autopsies for 10 of the victims involved, though 11 people died in total. Each victim suffered alkaline chemical burns, but other injuries included […]2 months ago
Julia Dallas and Frank Sumrall
Arlington officer accused of possessing child porn terminated
An Arlington Police Department officer has been terminated after he was arrested for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Beloved Japanese-style chain Benihana returns to Seattle after 10-year hiatus
After a roughly 10-year hiatus, the beloved Japanese-style restaurant chain, Benihana, is returning to Seattle's South Lake Union.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
High-end FIFA World Cup tickets top $62K for U.S. match in Seattle
Explore the soaring prices of World Cup tickets for Seattle's U.S. match at Lumen Field, featuring six exciting games.2 months ago
Arthur Au Yeung
The World Cup is here in Seattle: A restaurant recommendation for every light rail stop
The biggest sporting event that Seattle has ever hosted is happening in just a week, the World Cup! We will host six matches from June 15 to July 6. Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) is right by the stadium stop, which is convenient for those who want to explore the city. I have picked some of […]2 months ago
SETH BORENSTEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
El Niño is here and scientists fear it’ll be big, bad, and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
El Niño, nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Man serving life sentence for 1997 murder of Tacoma police officer dies in custody
The man who was convicted of killing a Tacoma police officer nearly 30 years ago has died in prison, the Washington Department of Corrections confirmed.2 months ago
Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News
Tens of thousands of dollars raised after Ballard home, commercial kitchen burns
A Ballard couple is displaced and the future of their livelihood is uncertain after a house fire. The fire burned not only their home, but their commercial kitchen.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Second suspect identified in Kittitas County car theft ring, believed to be armed gang member
The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office has identified a second suspect connected to the theft of multiple cars.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Kittitas County deputy fired after waving gun, making threats while off-duty at Roslyn tavern
A deputy with the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office has been fired after he was arrested at his home on felony charges involving a firearm Sunday morning.2 months ago
James Lynch
‘It takes a village’: Crime Stoppers urges public to help solve the killing of 21-year-old Hamze Elmi
The family of 21-year-old Hamze Elmi is still waiting for answers after he was gunned down outside his Federal Way home.2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Cars not welcome: How to navigate Seattle on World Cup game days
We're just a few days from the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle. If you like driving, you should probably just avoid Seattle.2 months ago
Nate Connors
Drivers beware: Road work back on schedule in Lynnwood following rain delays
Overnight road work in Lynnwood is back on track following rain delays.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
New western WA fine dining restaurant wants you to feel like you’ve ‘truly arrived’
A new fine dining restaurant on Whidbey Island is fully embracing its island roots.2 months ago
US military says it’s striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in second day of renewed fire
The U.S. military said it began another round of strikes against Iran, after the president warned Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Texas couple indicted in psychic scheme that conviced WA woman to send more than $2 million to ‘cleanse curse’
A Texas couple was indicted in an alleged fraud scheme that convinced people to send money to "cleanse their curses."2 months ago
Jason Sutich
63-year-old driver dies after crash with dump truck in Central District
A fatal collision involving a dump truck and a car in the Central District neighborhood is currently under investigation.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Thurston County man found guilty of murdering couple in 2023
A Thurston County man, Timothy Burke, has been found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder linked to the deaths of a Thurston County couple.2 months ago
James Lynch
Port Commissioner Sam Cho: Human trafficking ‘happening right under our noses’ at SEA
As World Cup visitors arrive in Seattle, Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho is warning that human trafficking is a local problem, hidden in plain sight.2 months ago
