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A 1911 map is annotated to show the general location of Fire Trail Road, a notoriously spooky and d...
Feliks Banel

All Over The Map: Searching for ghostly local myths at Fire Trail Road and Fort Casey

For Halloween 2024, we are doing ghostly local muths or stories about unexplained happenings – call it modern Puget Sound mythology.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Microsoft’s value surges, causing CEO’s salary to reach incredible figure

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's total compensation for the year 2024 surged 63% to $79.1 million, according to a recent filing.
2 years ago
Image: Striking union workers stand in front of signs that read 'No pension/No planes! in response ...
Sam Campbell

Boeing union members on strike return to picket lines after latest offer voted down

Unionized machinists on strike hit the picket lines Thursday, less than 12 hours after the latest contract offer from Boeing was voted down.
2 years ago
Seattle schools, strike, exemption...
Julia Dallas

Seattle Public Schools announces closures and consolidations

Seattle Public Schools announced Thursday, via its website, which schools will be merging.
2 years ago
Photo: A 15-year-old appears in court in connection to a Fall City shooting that left five dead....
Julia Dallas and James Lynch

Boy, 15, charged with murder of 3 siblings, parents in Fall City; arraignment delayed

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murdering his three younger siblings and his parents at their home in Fall City early Monday.
2 years ago
Image: Republican candidate for Washington governor Semi Bird can be seen during his campaign....
Matt Markovich

Ex-candidate for governor Semi Bird resigns from Washington GOP leadership

Citing conflicts with his religious beliefs, former Washington Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird has resigned from two leadership positions within the party.
2 years ago
Photo: Boeing machinists continue to strike....
Bill Kaczaraba

Boeing machinists continue to strike, pensions remain sticking point

Boeing machinists have voted to turn down the latest company offer and continue to strike pointing to the lack of pensions as a focus.
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz and Steve Coogan

Tacoma Police Deputy Chief Paul Junger placed on administrative leave

The Tacoma Police Department said Thursday that Deputy Chief Paul Junger has been placed on administrative leave.
2 years ago
Image: A water tower and more of the city of Marysville can be seen in a recent photo....
Steve Coogan

Marysville boy who went missing in 2021 found in Seattle; father arrested

A Marysville boy who was reported missing by his mother in July 2021 when he was three years old, was found Tuesday in Seattle.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Former youth pastor convicted of sexually abusing teen on flight to Seattle

A man was convicted of sexually abusing an 18-year-old woman on a flight to Seattle.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington Supreme Court rejects Republican attempt to reject State’s assessment of initiatives

Walsh challenged the fiscal assessments of three of those initiatives that are appearing on the November 2024 ballot in Washington.
2 years ago
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Louie Tran and Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Bremerton man allegedly tied noose around neck of son’s friend after he told the father he was gay

A 38-year-old Bremerton man was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged assault involving two boys, including his biological son.
2 years ago
Photo: From left, Republican candidate and former U.S. Representative Dave Reichert; Democrat candi...
Matt Markovich

Markovich: Show me the ‘Dark Money’ in Washington politics

In Washington, we have some of the strictest political ad restrictions in the country, but that doesn't stop the Dark Money from flowing.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

19-year-old Sequim native to sing national anthem at the World Series … again!

A performance of the national anthem at this year's World Series will be sung by a Sequim native, and it will be her second time doing so in two years.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Direct route between Mukilteo and Everett to be cut for a year

Here is a Halloween trick: Turning 500 feet into 10 miles. How do you do that? You close a vital bridge between Everett and Mukilteo.
2 years ago
Image: A Good To Go! Flex Pass is seen in a car in the state of Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2...
Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Wait, Flex Passes go bad? Who knew?

Another really good reason to check your Good To Go statement every month when you get your email notification? Your Flex Pass may not last forever.
2 years ago
Photo: More than 33,000 members of Boeing's machinist's union are set to vote on a new contract Wed...
MyNorthwest and KIRO Newsradio staff

Machinist union strike to go on after members reject new Boeing offer

Machinist union workers have voted to reject the latest contract offer from Boeing and they will continue their strike.
2 years ago
Photo: Washington defense attorney John Sheeran is accused of smuggling drugs into a King County ja...
Julia Dallas

Washington defense attorney faces charges for allegedly smuggling drugs into jail

A Washington defense attorney is facing federal charges for allegedly smuggling drugs into a King County jail.
2 years ago
Images: Vintage plans for the 1924 airship mooring mast reveal the complexity required to service t...
Feliks Banel

Artifact of airship’s historic visit hidden away at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

It was 100 years ago this week when a giant U.S. Navy airship visited the Puget Sound and the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area.
2 years ago
Washington cannabis...
Frank Sumrall

WA’s cannabis tracking system faces major flaws, state audit finds

According to the audit, Washington's current cannabis tracking system doesn’t efficiently track how cannabis is produced, processed or sold.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest and KIRO Newsradio staff

Missing pregnant woman from Auburn found alive in Mexico

Jackeline Perez, who had missing since being kidnapped from her Auburn apartment on Oct. 13, was found alive in Mexico, police said.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Boeing reports $6 billion Q3 loss, second-worst quarter in company history

Boeing reported a loss of more than $6 billion in the third quarter, according to its Q3 earnings report, its second-worst quarter on record.
2 years ago
Clallam County rollover crash US 101...
Frank Sumrall

West Seattle shooting injures 1, suspect remains on the loose

Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting in West Seattle that sent one person to the hospital.
2 years ago
Photo: On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, King County Judge Joe Campagna, far right, sits on the bench as a...
James Lynch

Teen suspected of killing 5 in Fall City has first court appearance in case

The 15-year-old boy suspected of killing three children and two adults in a Fall City home Monday morning, had a court appearance Tuesday.
2 years ago