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Bellevue crime drop...
James Lynch

Bellevue residents urged to be vigilant about their safety after attacks

In one of the attacks, the Bellevue Police Department say a 72-year-old woman was attacked, robbed and thrown to the ground.
2 years ago
A photo taken on May 24, 2016 in Lillo near Antwerp shows the Monsanto logo at the firm Manufacturi...
Julia Dallas

Jury finds chemical company liable for $100M to individuals with illnesses linked to Monroe school

Pharmaceutic, chemical company Monsanto was found liable by a Washington jury for $100 million on Tuesday, according to Law360.
2 years ago
Image: Traffic begins to move on Interstate 5 in Arlington after a deadly accident in 2024....
Nate Connors

Skagit County sees a major speed limit reduction on I-5

Beginning Wednesday, drivers will see a significant speed limit reduction on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Burlington.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Seattle is the only city of the largest 25 US cities to have zero homicides in 2025

Seattle is the only city of the largest 25 cities in the U.S. to not have a reported homicide so far in 2025, a news coverage survey shows.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle police use blast balls in 2020 protest....
Luke Duecy

Seattle police could possibly use blast balls again to control riots, protests

Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee took up a new controversial series of amendments to allow the Seattle Police Department to once again use blast balls.
2 years ago
Starbucks...
MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

‘A sign of the times’: Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses open-door policy

Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores.
2 years ago
jay inslee backlash donald trump white house correspondents dinner...
Matt Markovich

Inslee’s final State of the State Address: A call for equity and resistance

Governor Jay Inslee issued his final State of the State address Tuesday to a joint session of the Washington Legislature.
2 years ago
Photo: Beth's Cafe....
Frank Sumrall

‘Might become a delicacy:’ Beth’s Cafe, other eateries worried about growing egg shortage

The U.S. is facing a nationwide egg shortage due to an increase in avian flu cases, causing eggs to go for exorbitant prices.
2 years ago
blind advocate...
Frank Sumrall

63-year-old blind advocate slain by 18-year-old after road rage incident

An 18-year-old has been charged with killing a 63-year-old blind man and advocate during a road rage incident in Burien last month.
2 years ago
hamas ceasefire hostages...
Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, The Associated Press

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, officials say

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials said Tuesday.
2 years ago
special counsel trump...
Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker and Colleen Long, The Associated Press

Special counsel report says Trump would’ve been convicted for Jan. 6 ‘unprecedented criminal effort’

Special counsel Jack Smith said his team "stood up for the rule of law" as it investigated Trump attempting to overturn the 2020 election.
2 years ago
The Blue Angels land in Seattle in January, 2025. (Photo: Sam Campbell, KIRO Newsradio)...
Sam Campbell

‘The greatest window seat’: Blue Angels prep for Seafair with early landing in Seattle

One of the U.S. Navy's famous Blue Angels landed Monday afternoon in Seattle, more than half a year ahead of the famous squadron's annual air show at Seafair.
2 years ago
Blue Origin employee arrested...
Julia Dallas

Snohomish County man pleads guilty to producing child sex abuse content

A Snohomish County man admitted to child abuse crimes involving dozens of victims, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
2 years ago
Photo: A memorial is being held for Shawn Yim who was murdered while working for King County Metro....
Luke Duecy

King County Council members, union discuss how to better protect drivers, riders

King County Council members and members of the Amalgamated Transit Union met Monday to discuss safety improvements for drivers and riders.
2 years ago
bellevue...
Julia Dallas

Healthcare company pays Washington more than $1M for overbilling

A healthcare company was ordered to pay the state of Washington more than $1 million, according to a news release from the AG's Office.
2 years ago
Edmonds waterfront shooting...
Frank Sumrall

VIDEO: Edmonds Police searching for 5 suspects involved in waterfront shooting

Five suspects remain on the loose after a shooting near the Edmonds waterfront left an 18-year-old man critically injured.
2 years ago
Police tape runs across a crime scene. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Frank Sumrall

Officer-involved shooting in Centralia: Suspect killed after brawl with police

An officer with the Centralia Police Department shot and killed a man during a physical altercation with police.
2 years ago
Image: In this aerial view from a drone, the Washington State Capitol in Olympia is seen in January...
Matt Markovich

The Washington budget mystery: How big is the state’s deficit really?

Washington faces a budget deficit, but is it really $12 billion as Bob Ferguson states? Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the number.
2 years ago
tukwila parents...
Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Parents speak out days after 16-year-old son stabbed to death in Tukwila parking lot

The parents of a Tukwila teenager stabbed to death Friday afternoon is speaking out. Their profound grief comes amid the search for a killer.
2 years ago
Image: The Space Needle can be seen from Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood close to sunset on...
Steve Coogan and Heather Bosch

‘Gee and Ursula:’ Another restaurant closes after the Seattle minimum wage rises again

The Pike Place Market bakery The Confectional will close and the rising Seattle minimum wage played a factor in that decision.
2 years ago
Police line (Photo: Tukwila Police Dept.)...
Tom Brock

Violent week of crime in Tukwila: fatal stabbing, double shooting, police cars struck

A series of attacks have left a man stabbed to death, two other people shot, and two K9 Patrol vehicles smashed-up in separate crashes.
2 years ago
Photo: Dozens of animals are being transferred from California to Seattle Humane....
James Lynch

New beginnings: Dozens of animals rescued from California sent to Seattle Humane

Dozens of dogs and cats from wildfire-ravaged Southern California will soon catch a flight to Seattle and find a new temporary home at Seattle Humane in Bellevue.
2 years ago
Two teenage boys who police say are responsible for vandalizing a Mercer Island middle school with ...
Bill Kaczaraba and Julia Dallas

Mercer Island police identify suspects in middle school vandalism, hate crime

Mercer Island police are investigating racist vandalism at Islander Middle School. Suspects trespassed onto school grounds on January 1.
2 years ago
A crew from Eastside Fire & Rescue arrived in Los Angeles Friday night and was immediately assigned...
Bill Kaczaraba, Julia Dallas & Tom Brock

Local firefighters arrive in Los Angeles to assist with evacuation efforts as high winds fuel flames

Firefighters from around the state and across the country are converging on Southern California this weekend to combat the devastating fires.
2 years ago