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Tom Brock

Fireworks-related blast leaves three children with critical injuries

Three kids suffered critical injuries after they tried to light an unexploded device on their front porch Sunday morning.
2 months ago
Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift pose after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the ...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Drivers near Mukilteo’s Rosehill could see more speed camera tickets

The Mukilteo Police Department announced the speed threshold for the Rosehill automated traffic safety camera will gradually be lowered.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

US 101 reopens after large tree blocked highway

US 101 in Clallam County has reopened after a large tree blocked both directions.
2 months ago
This photo provided by NASA shows Kieran Wilson, LINK’s principal investigator, and Hunter Robert...

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.
2 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Heading out for the Fourth? Watch for these road closures in western WA

As Fourth of July travel is picking up, there are several road closures drivers should plan for before heading out to catch the fireworks.
2 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Greek yogurt chain coming to downtown Seattle near Amazon Spheres, replacing Sub Pop Records

Go Greek Yogurt, an authentic yogurt and frozen yogurt bar and cafe, announced it will open a new location in downtown Seattle later this year.
2 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Woodland Park Zoo reopening after bomb threat, no bombs found

Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is evacuating after receiving a bomb threat.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

What’s open on the Fourth of July in Washington?

Discover which attractions and establishments are open this Independence Day in Washington for your holiday plans.
2 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Fatal house fire in Seattle’s View Ridge neighborhood kills 93-year-old resident

A fatal house fire broke out Friday morning in Seattle's View Ridge neighborhood, killing a 93-year-old resident.
2 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

17-year-old arrested for string of armed robberies across multiple counties

The Seattle Police Department arrested a 17-year-old boy for his connection to a series of robberies across multiple counties.
2 months ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Happy Fourth of July! Here’s where you can celebrate in Western WA this weekend

If you’re hoping to celebrate in style, here’s a breakdown of some of the celebrations happening all across Western Washington on Saturday, July 4.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

12 people displaced after fire damages Everett apartment building

A fire displaced 12 people living in a multi-family apartment building in Everett Thursday night.
2 months ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Here’s where you can, and cannot, set off fireworks in Western WA this weekend

Local officials are reminding people to be mindful of where they choose to set off fireworks as they celebrate the big 250 this Fourth of July.
2 months ago
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Brittany Perry, KIRO 7 News

Docs: Child may have been present for missing Tacoma man’s murder; couple dumped body near JBLM

A couple has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a Tacoma man who was reported missing last month.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

WA attorney general leads coalition opposing USPS proposed rule restricting mail-in ballots

Washington AG Nick Brown pushed back against a proposed USPS rule that would change how mail-in and absentee ballots are handled.
2 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Federal Way woman pleads guilty to fraud scheme where she stole from Korean community

A 53-year-old woman from Federal Way pleaded guilty Thursday to a fraud scheme that stole from the Korean community.
2 months ago
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Julia Dallas

State opens inspections into WA’s 2 other kraft paper mills after deadly Longview tank rupture

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has opened inspections into Washington's two other kraft paper mills.
2 months ago
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StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller's inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Dutch Bros to open first Seattle store in former Starbucks location

Oregon-based coffee chain Dutch Bros is expanding into Seattle with plans for its first store to be inside a former Starbucks location.
2 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

Man sentenced to 73 years for killing 1, wounding 2 at Kent gas station in 2021

A King County judge has sentenced Joseph Dixon to 73 years in prison for a deadly 2021 shooting at a Kent Circle K.
2 months ago
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Jason Sutich

‘Make them respect us’: Striking Seattle hotel workers apply for unemployment benefits

Hotel workers on strike at Seattle's Embassy Suites Downtown Pioneer Square are signing up for unemployment benefits on Thursday.
2 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

Seattle man gets 18 months in prison for groping woman on airplane

A Seattle man faces up to two years in prison after being convicted of groping a 19‑year‑old woman on an airplane.
2 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Natural gas leak in Madison Park secured after 5 hours

A natural gas leak in Seattle's Madison Park was secured after five hours.
2 months ago