MyNorthwest Staff and Associated Press
60,000 evacuated due to Spokane Complex Fire; Mayor calls it region’s ‘worst natural disaster’
The Spokane Complex Fire has forced 60,000 evacuations and destroyed hundreds of homes in what Mayor Lisa Brown called the region's worst natural disaster.3 days ago
Jason Sutich
Capitol Hill restaurant owner pleads guilty to $1.4M tax scheme
The owner of a Capitol Hill restaurant pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay more than $1.4 million in taxes, some of which being withheld from employees.4 days ago
REBECCA BOONE AND MARTHA BELLISLE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon left multiple people dead and others injured, police said.4 days ago
Tom Brock
Blue Angels cancel Saturday Seafair performance due to high winds
The U.S. Navy's precision flight team, the Blue Angels, had to cancel its Saturday performance at Seafair, due to high winds.4 days ago
Tom Brock
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declares statewide wildfire emergency
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency Saturday, which includes a prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning.4 days ago
Tom Brock
Search for a missing man in Lake Washington called off after extensive water and air sweeps
The Coast Guard and the Mercer Island Police Marine Patrol called off a search for a man who apparently fell off a boat on Lake Washington.4 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle ranks sixth-most expensive city to own a car in the U.S.
Seattle is the sixth-most expensive city to own a car, a new study revealed. Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston rounded out the top five.5 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Shon Barnes resignation agreement: former Seattle Police Chief gets $590,000, keeps signing bonus
Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes will receive $590,000 as part of his resignation agreement.5 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
WA superintendent responds to ‘sham’ investigation by US Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is requesting information from California and Washington on what it called “transgender policies” in schools.5 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Ballard light rail ‘not dead’: Sound Transit targets 2042 for Market Street service
The Ballard light rail is not dead, according to Seattle City Councilmember and Sound Transit Board Member Dan Strauss.5 days ago
Julia Dallas
VIDEO: Police release bodycam footage from Bite of Seattle shooting, arrest
The Seattle Police Department released bodycam footage from a gang-related mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle on Sunday.5 days ago
Luke Duecy
The Spin: Former SPD chief’s Bite of Seattle news conference was a crisis communications masterclass
Former SPD Chief Barnes used a textbook crisis communications strategy during a news conference following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.5 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Manhunt near I-5 in Mill Creek: Deputies, K-9 search for suspect who may have stolen firearm
A manhunt is underway near I-5 in Mill Creek after a suspect stole items from a vehicle — potentially including a firearm — and fled on foot into a wooded area, Snohomish County sheriff's officials said.5 days ago
Julia Dallas
‘I have a different window than they do’: Wilson responds to council criticism over Barnes’ departure as Andre Sayles named interim chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to remove Shon Barnes as chief of the Seattle Police Department.5 days ago
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California-based Thai chain comes to Bellevue
Fast-casual Thai chain Rooster & Rice recently opened its first Washington location in downtown Bellevue.6 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Copper wire thieves hit Ballard businesses repeatedly, owners demand action
Copper wire thieves are hitting Ballard businesses hard, leaving owners with repair bills worth thousands of dollars.6 days ago
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News
Seattle Police Officers Guild praises interim chief appointment while criticizing mayor’s actions
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to the Interim Chief role effective Friday.6 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington AG Nick Brown fights back against PSE’s proposed 29% electric, 20% gas rate hikes
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back against proposed utility rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).6 days ago
Jason Sutich
Due to high demand, second ‘Jimothy Night’ for Seattle Mariners coming in August
The Seattle Mariners are hosting a second "Jimothy Night" next month after the first day themed around the celebrity raccoon sold out.6 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Level 3 evacuation orders issued for areas of Entiat Valley of Chelan County for Little Giant Fire
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuation orders have been issued for an area in Chelan County impacted by the Little Giant Fire.6 days ago
Paul Holden
Seafair weekend is here — but so are a lot more events around the Seattle area!
July is coming to a close, and that means that the countdown is on to get all those things on your summer bucket list crossed off!6 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Who is Andre Sayles? What we know about Seattle’s new interim police chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced on Thursday that she has accepted the resignation of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.6 days ago
Julia Dallas
‘Information could have gone out much faster’: Mayor Katie Wilson addresses 5-hour delay after Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed the five-hour information delay from the city following a shooting at the Bite of Seattle on Sunday.6 days ago
