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Jake Skorheim

Jake: A drone boat just rescued 2 downed Army pilots. The future is here.

Discover how drone technology is transforming Army pilot rescues. A remarkable story of innovation and bravery.

2 months ago

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Manda Factor

Seattle runner diagnosed with rare immune disease says 90% of patients don’t know they have it

A Seattle runner reveals her struggle; 90% of patients remain undiagnosed. Discover her story and raise awareness on immune diseases.

2 months ago

Jason Sutich

Body found in Kent woods sparks investigation; homicide possible

An adult male body was found in a wooded area in Kent on Monday, and detectives have not completely ruled out a homicide.

2 months ago

Jason Sutich

Historic 88-year-old Tacoma diner abruptly closes

After nearly a century of operation in Tacoma's Proctor District, Knapp's Restaurant and Lounge abruptly closed on Monday.

2 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Marysville police confirm missing mom and baby found safe 46 days after disappearance

A 21-year-old mother and her infant son, who have been missing since April 24, were found safe, the Marysville Police Department confirmed.

2 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Registered sex offender arrested after approaching children at Pierce County apartment complex

A man accused of lurking around an apartment complex, speaking to children, and trying to get them to play with him was arrested in Pierce County on Sunday.

2 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Mercer Island High School student dies after being struck by lacrosse ball at recruiting showcase

A Mercer Island High School sophomore and aspiring lacrosse player died from injuries he suffered at a lacrosse recruiting showcase last week.

2 months ago

Chris Sullivan

No workers in sight but you still got a ticket? Here’s how work zone speed cameras actually work

The state debuted work zone speed cameras more than a year ago, and it sounds like many drivers still don't understand how they work.

2 months ago

Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News

Aberdeen father formally charged in four-year-old son’s death

An Aberdeen father has been formally charged in the death of his young son.

2 months ago

Jason Sutich

Seattle nurse and park ranger dies in fall on Mount McKinley in Alaska

A Seattle nurse and U.S. park ranger died on Thursday while she was mountaineering on Mount McKinley in Alaska and fell into a crevasse.

2 months ago

Julia Dallas

21-year-old charged with human trafficking, money laundering linked to Bellevue party house

The 21-year-old accused of human trafficking and money laundering was charged Monday.

2 months ago

Julia Dallas

New Crocodile owners aim to revamp shuttered downstairs venues

The Crocodile, one of Belltown's beloved music venues, officially has new owners.

2 months ago

Frank Lenzi and Julia Dallas

Tacoma Foss High stabbing: Judge sets $250 bail for teen suspect

A Pierce County judge set bail at $250 for Waleed Emad Essakhi, the teen accused of stabbing four students and a security guard Tacoma's Foss High School.

2 months ago

Jason Sutich

Tesla on autopilot smashes through Redmond residential garage; driver blames malfunction

A Tesla driver drove through a residential garage in Redmond Monday, causing significant damage to the home after the vehicle's autopilot feature malfunctioned.

2 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Boeing 737 Max: New Everett assembly line to launch July 6

Boeing said it will launch a new phase of 737 Max production this summer, with a fourth assembly line going live in Everett on July 6.

2 months ago

Charlie Harger

‘I’ve never seen a march like that’: Aurora neighbors, King County prosecutors demand action on Seattle sex trafficking

Hundreds of neighbors marched along Aurora Avenue this weekend, demanding action on the gun violence, sex trafficking, and open prostitution.

2 months ago

Jason Sutich

Mariners catcher sells Bellevue home for more than $3M

The backup catcher for the Seattle Mariners, Mitch Garver, sold his Bellevue home for more than $3 million in late May.

2 months ago

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Manda Factor

‘Given to Fly’: Seattle’s Brian Morrison tells the story behind his famous Western States finish-line collapse

Twenty years after one of the most dramatic collapses in ultrarunning history, Seattle's Brian Morrison has finally put his story on the page.

2 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Zillow co-founder leaving Seattle in latest high-profile resident departure

One of the co-founders of Zillow is departing Seattle, adding to the exodus of high-profile millionaires.

2 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Puyallup officer shoots man armed with baton after sister reported he was trying to kill her

A Puyallup police officer fired shots at a suspect involved in a domestic violence situation Friday night, the department confirmed.

2 months ago

Jason Sloss, KIRO 7 News

New tiny house village to open in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood

The new Bayside Enhanced Shelter opens this week in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood, marking the latest effort to expand shelter capacity for those experiencing homelessness.