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MyNorthwest Staff

New York investment giant buys 2 Seattle-area apartment buildings for $172M

A New York-based investment group is expanding its reach in the Puget Sound area with two acquisitions of multi-million-dollar apartment buildings.

2 months ago

Luke Duecy

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposes ban on rental junk fees, hidden landlord charges

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing a ban on many so-called "junk fees" charged by landlords, saying renters deserve to know the true cost of housing before signing a lease.

2 months ago

Jason Sutich

All lanes reopened on eastbound SR 18 after Issaquah crash, miles of delays remain

All lanes of eastbound SR 18 have reopened following a collision just west of I-90 near Issaquah.

2 months ago

Luke Duecy

Building-hopping fire destroys Tacoma construction site, damages two apartments

A two-alarm fire impacted multiple buildings along South Puget Sound Avenue in Tacoma Monday night.

2 months ago

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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Molly Moon’s Ice Cream to open 13th location at Northgate Station

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream announced it is the latest business to join Northgate Station, opening a new ice cream shop there by next spring.

2 months ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Washington Human Rights Commission member resigns over allegations of making antisemitic comments

A member of Washington's Human Rights Commission is stepping down over controversial comments.

2 months ago

Jake Renn, KIRO 7 News

Olympic National Forest fire crews fighting fire near High Steel Bridge

Olympic National Forest fire crews are reportedly responding to a fire just below the High Steel Bridge on the south side of the forest, as of 1:36 p.m. Monday.

2 months ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Thurston County deputy put in headlock during violent arrest, sheriff says

In a Facebook post, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders detailed how a run-of-the-mill arrest turned into a violent fight between a deputy and a suspect.

2 months ago

Nate Connors

World Cup ends and Revive I-5 begins in Seattle

It's been a treat for Seattle commuters for the past few weeks on I-5 through Seattle during the World Cup games.

2 months ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Fan says Seattle is best World Cup host city as crowds flood stadium before USA vs. Belgium

The men's USA team is less than an hour away from taking on Belgium in Seattle for the World Cup.

2 months ago

Jason Sutich

Cruise ship hairstylist charged with allegedly molesting passengers during fake massages

A 26-year-old citizen of India was charged for abusive sexual contact while aboard a cruise ship where he allegedly sexually molested passengers.

2 months ago

Jason Sutich

Loose truck tire flies off I-5, damages property in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood

Southbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a lane was closed due to a loose truck tire that flew off the highway and down into a neighborhood.

2 months ago

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Bellevue Brewing Debuts Limited-Edition ‘Bellevue Baller’ Lager for the World Cup

Bellevue Brewing Co. is pouring a new limited-edition "international lager" called Bellevue Baller to mark the World Cup.

2 months ago

Ted Buehner

July heat and drought conditions raise wildfire threat across Washington

The combination of warmer summer weather and ongoing dry conditions means the region is ripe for wildfires.

2 months ago

Manda Factor

Organized retail theft is closing stores in vulnerable Seattle neighborhoods, King County prosecutors warn

King County prosecutors are charging organized retail theft cases daily, but said it needs more staff and funding to keep pace with the volume of crimes.

2 months ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Chelan Hills Fire now deadly, ‘Go Now’ evacuations underway

One person was found dead after being reported missing in the area where the Chelan Hills wildfire burned this weekend, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

2 months ago

Jason Sutich

Texas oil tycoon buys $28M Mercer Island estate for nearly 2x its assessed value

A $28 million waterfront estate in Mercer Island recently sold to a Texas oil tycoon in one of the Puget Sound region's largest residential sales of the year.

2 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Two boats catch fire on Lake Tapps, spilling fuel and oil into water

Two boats spilled fuel and oil into Lake Tapps after catching fire over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

2 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Microsoft lays off 4,800 employees, including 600 in Washington

Microsoft laid off 4,800 employees Monday, including 600 in Washington. The layoffs accounted for approximately 2.1% of its workforce.

2 months ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

86 fireworks-related injuries at Harborview mark a 65% jump from last year’s Fourth of July

Eighty-six people suffered fireworks-related injuries during the Fourth of July weekend, a 65% increase from 2025, Harborview Medical Center confirmed.

2 months ago

Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Seattle’s final FIFA World Cup Match: Your ultimate guide

Team USA will face Belgium in the Round of 16 match. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Seattle Stadium. It is the first chance for Team USA to reach the quarterfinals since 2002.