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Image: Delta planes are seen parked at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on June 19, 2024....
KIRO 7 and MyNorthwest staff

Woman accused of sneaking on flight without ticket arrested again at Sea-Tac Airport

A woman was arrested for the second time in a week at Sea-Tac Airport, days after she was accused of sneaking past security and boarding a Delta Air Lines flight headed to Honolulu without a ticket.
2 years ago
Photo: A gray wolf in Washington at the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park....
Julia Dallas

$10K reward offered for information leading to killer of Washington gray wolf

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife are looking for the killer of a federally listed endangered gray wolf.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Police looking for suspects in South Seattle smash-and-grab

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a smash-and-grab robbery that occurred Friday morning in South Seattle.
2 years ago
Image: Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court before his trial in New Yo...
Associated Press

Judge sets Trump sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

A judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 but promised not to jail him.
2 years ago
Image: A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy points a gun at a suspect during a chase on Dec. 13, 2024. ...
Charlie Harger

Footage of recent 4-hour Puyallup standoff with man wielding hammer released

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department released footage from a standoff in Puyallup that ended with the arrest of a man wielding a hammer.
2 years ago
Photo: Crews are investigating an unknown substance in a South Seattle building....
Julia Dallas and Sam Campbell

Building evacuated after toxic substance spills in South Seattle building

SFD first posted about the toxic substance in the 1700 block of Airport Way South in Seattle on X at approximately 11 a.m. Friday.
2 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Child sex offender from Utah arrested after routine patrol in Kitsap County

Kitsap County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Wednesday they said is wanted in Utah for aggravated child sex abuse.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Sound Transit kicks off 2025 with several Light Rail 1-Line disruptions

Expect service disruptions for the next couple of months along Sound Transit's Link Light Rail 1-Line from Lynnwood to Angle Lake.
2 years ago
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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Tacoma father killed by son, investigators say; grandfather passes away mourning son’s death

A Tacoma father was shot and killed by his son only for the victim’s father to pass away hours later while mourning his son’s death.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

VIDEO: Potential suspects captured on camera after 14-year-old killed on New Year’s Eve

Police video has revealed two potential suspects that might be involved in a New Year's Eve shooting that killed a 14-year-old man.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

Boeing still needs a culture change to put safety above profits, according to the head of the FAA

The nation’s top aviation regulator says Boeing needs "a fundamental cultural shift" to put safety and quality above profits.
2 years ago
Image: A coyote walks through the Santa Clara Canyon in New Mexico....
Steve Coogan and Julia Dallas

Coyote bites 5-year-old boy, attempts to drag him away in Renton, agency reports

A 5-year-old boy is home and recovering after being bitten and dragged by a coyote in Renton on New Year's Eve.
2 years ago
Photo: A boater was fined after they cut through a pod of orcas near the San Juan Islands in August...
Julia Dallas

New law in effect to protect endangered Southern Resident orcas

A new law went into effect Wednesday, January 1 to protect Washington's beloved Southern Resident orcas.
2 years ago
Photo: Auto theft is down in Pierce County....
James Lynch

Auto theft down across Pierce County, reports sheriff’s department

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department told KIRO Newsradio auto theft across the county is down significantly from its peak in the summer of 2023.
2 years ago
Photo: In this photo provided by NOAA Fisheries, the orca known as J35 (Tahlequah) carries the carc...
Julia Dallas and Steve Coogan

Mother orca whale again seen carrying dead calf; another new calf spotted

Orca whale calf news: The end of 2024 and beginning of 2025 brought bittersweet and exciting updates on Southern Resident killer whales.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle police likely to bolster security measures following New Orleans terror attack

In the aftermath of the terror attack in New Orleans, Seattle police are likely enhancing their security protocols.
2 years ago
Image: Employees walk through a lobby at Amazon's headquarters in Seattle....
Steve Coogan and Julia Dallas

Expect traffic: Amazon employees in Washington begin return to office full time

Thursday, Jan. 2 is the day Amazon employees need to begin reporting to the office five days per week instead of three days per week.
2 years ago
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Shawn Garrett

Pierce County deputy arrested in Tacoma for vehicular assault

A probationary Pierce County corrections deputy was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly hitting a woman with his vehicle and attempting to run her over. KIRO 7 News and MyNorthwest will not name the suspect until he is officially charged. According to the Tacoma Police Department, officers responded to the 1100 block of Market Street at […]
2 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Lynnwood parking lot shooting leaves one dead, one injured

Lynnwood police are investigating a shooting Tuesday night that left one juvenile dead and another injured in the 19700 block of 68th Avenue West. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 8:19 p.m. When they arrived, they found a juvenile male dead in a parking lot and another juvenile male suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. […]
2 years ago
Space Needle welcomes 2025 with Alaska Airlines New Year's at the Needle. (Photo: PR Newswire)...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Cancel the Seattle New Year’s Eve fireworks show at the Space Needle, stick with drones

Every year, the Seattle Space Needle fireworks show depends on cooperative weather. It's time to cancel the show and stick with drones.
2 years ago
Photo: A Hawaiian Airlines plane taxis for position....
Bill Kaczaraba

Hawaiian Airlines flight returns to Sea-Tac after fumes reported in cabin

A Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Honolulu from Seattle made an emergency return shortly after takeoff on Monday.
2 years ago
Revelers watch and record as confetti falls over Times Square during the annual New Year's Eve cele...
Associated Press

The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
2 years ago
Photo: Pierce County deputies found two people dead during a welfare check in Puyallup Tuesday....
Bill Kaczaraba

Bodies of four people found dead in Puyallup home identified

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a tragic incident where four people were found dead inside a home in Puyallup.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

New year brings more money as Seattle’s minimum wage rises

The new year will come with extra money as Seattle's minimum wage rises Wednesday, as stated by the city of Seattle.
2 years ago