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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
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Julia Dallas

VIDEO: Loose goat evades deputies near PLU, doesn’t comply with their ‘goat language’

Pierce County deputies were able to wrangle a cunning suspect after a wild foot chase.
2 months ago
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Jason Sutich

Capitol Hill tasting room to close after 10 years, citing public safety concerns

The owners of Aluel Cellars, a Capitol Hill tasting room, are closing the business after 10 years in Seattle.
2 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Starbucks baristas can now get paid to make TikTok videos

Starbucks has decided to embrace influencing, turning some of its baristas into paid content creators.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Trump, Vance to skip Team USA’s FIFA World Cup match in Seattle

President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance are expected to be absent for Monday's game as Team USA plays against Belgium in Seattle.
2 months ago
Vancouver military child rape...
Jason Sutich

Active-duty military member charged with child rape, trafficking in Vancouver

An active-duty U.S. military member was arrested and charged with six counts of second-degree rape of a child and two counts of first-degree trafficking.
2 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Governor Bob Ferguson among highest-paid governors after earning 7% raise

Governor Bob Ferguson received a 7% raise Wednesday, bringing his salary to $234,275.
2 months ago
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Jason Sutich

Shooting outside University District Raising Cane’s sends 1 to hospital, suspect at large

A shooting in Seattle's University District sent one victim to the hospital after they were shot outside of the Raising Cane's restaurant.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Hood Canal shellfish harvesting closed after lethal toxin levels found

The Hood Canal is closed for shellfish harvesting this Fourth of July weekend after the Washington DOH found lethal levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin in samples collected.
2 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattles Western Washington near Oak Harbor

The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network reported a preliminary magnitude 3.8 quake struck just before 11:35 p.m. last night near Oak Harbor.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Nearly 5,000 Seattle City Light customers lose power in Beacon Hill outage

Nearly 5,000 Seattle City Light customers were without power early Thursday morning.
2 months ago
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Nia Bliss, KIRO 7

Bellevue man accused of killing wife and staging crime scene held on $5M bail

Narne was charged with first-degree murder this week in connection with the strangulation death of his wife in their home in October 2025.
2 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

JBLM service member among two arrested in missing Tacoma man’s death

Two 21-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of killing a missing Tacoma man, whose remains were found at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
2 months ago
Microsoft job cuts layoffs...
Frank Sumrall

Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs could happen as early as next week, affecting thousands across sales, Xbox

Microsoft is reportedly planning another round of layoffs, expected to be announced as early as next week.
2 months ago
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James Lynch

‘He was kind to everyone’: Mother still searching for answers 4 years after son’s killing in Seattle’s CID

This week’s Cold Case Project focuses on the still‑unsolved killing of 23‑year‑old Gibson Moore in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID).
2 months ago
Fourth of July...
Ted Buehner

Dry skies, warm temps and holiday travel: What to know for Fourth of July weekend

Does it feel like it always rains on the Fourth of July? A review of western Washington weather records reveals answers.
2 months ago
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Associated Press

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0, advances to World Cup round of 16; next match Monday in Seattle

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night. The U.S. advances to the round of 16.
2 months ago
Kittitas County rescue paddleboarders...
Julia Dallas

4 paddleboarders, including 8-year-old, rescued after being blown into middle of Columbia River

Four paddleboarders were rescued after they were blown into the middle of the Columbia River by high winds.
2 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations issued for area near Lake Chelan

Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders have been issued for an area near Lake Chelan for the Henderson Fire.
2 months ago
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Jason Sutich

Yakima County farm contractor faces nearly $700K in labor violation fines

A Yakima County farm labor contracting company is facing nearly $700,000 in fines for labor violations of its nearly 1,200 workers.
2 months ago
Seattle copper wire thief bridge...
Jason Sutich

Suspect impersonates Seattle City Light worker, allegedly steals copper wire from West Seattle Bridge

A 47-year-old was arrested on Saturday after he impersonated a Seattle City Light employee and allegedly stole copper wire from the West Seattle Bridge.
2 months ago
King County homelessness authority...
Julia Dallas and James Lynch

King County executive, Seattle mayor announce plan to reset King County homelessness authority

King County Executive Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Wilson announced a plan to reset the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.
2 months ago
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Jason Sutich

Possible hazmat incident at Longview’s Nippon Dynawave hospitalizes 1

A possible hazmat incident occurred at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview on Wednesday after a reported spill hospitalized one person.
2 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

‘Human dumping ground’: CID business owners say World Cup crowds bypass neighborhood as sales drop 22%

CID business owners say the World Cup is hurting their Seattle neighborhood. One advocate says Mayor Wilson has turned the CID into a 'human dumping ground.
2 months ago