Jake Skorheim
Jake: Mayor Wilson should worry more about crime, less about coupons
The Seattle City Council just passed the Fair and Transparent Pricing ordinance on a 7-2 vote. Credit to the two no votes, who seem to have some common sense.6 days ago
Jason Sutich
Cafe Yumm plans return to Puget Sound nearly 4 years after leaving Seattle over unfavorable business conditions
An Oregon-based food chain, Cafe Yumm, announced its return to the Puget Sound area, planting its seeds in Tacoma's North End neighborhood this time around.6 days ago
Luke Duecy
Residents weigh in on Seattle’s $9.1 billion budget proposal focused on police staffing, homelessness, housing
Seattle City Council members are beginning to scrutinize Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed $9.1 billion 2027-2028 budget.6 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
60% of WA men report regularly feeling lonely, survey finds
Washington men report one of the highest rates of loneliness in the nation after a survey of more than 3,000 men.6 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks closing 5 Washington stores, cutting 8 Seattle HQ jobs
Starbucks is closing three more stores in Washington and cutting eight jobs at its Seattle headquarters.6 days ago
Frank Sumrall
30 dogs rescued from Whatcom County shelter in animal cruelty probe
Approximately 30 dogs were rescued from an "animal cruelty situation" by detectives with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Tuesday.6 days ago
Jason Sutich
Tacoma police search for suspect after explosion damages bail bonds business
The Tacoma Police Department is actively searching for a suspect who allegedly tried to blow up a bail bonds business in Tacoma on Monday.6 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Former Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes lands private-sector job
Shon Barnes, the former chief of the Seattle Police Department, is taking his public-safety experience into the private sector, joining MissionRT to advise law-enforcement agencies.6 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Multi-car crash blocks Aurora Avenue early Wednesday morning
At least two cars were involved in an early morning crash Wednesday on Aurora Avenue N. that blocked multiple lanes.6 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Thurston Co. suspect escapes patrol car while handcuffed, leading to multi-hour manhunt
On Oct. 6, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office found a man hiding under a porch who had escaped handcuffed from a patrol car, prompting an hours-long manhunt for him.6 days ago
Manda Factor
Medic describes saving teen from knife attack after I-5 crash in DuPont
A combat medic who stopped to help after an SUV rolled on I-5 said two soldiers helped stop a woman from stabbing her teenage daughter as rescuers treated the family along the highway Monday morning.6 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Suspects ram pickup into Lynnwood jewelry store; employee starts shooting
An employee opened fire during a violent attempted robbery at a Lynnwood jewelry store, where suspects rammed a pickup truck into the business.6 days ago
Gee Scott
Gee: Wait, what?! Don’t change the standard because Trump’s your guy
Gee Scott challenges political double standards after Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, arguing loyalty shouldn’t mean abandoning accountability.6 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
King County Council approves sales tax increase without seeking voter approval
The King County Council approved a sales tax increase Tuesday to support children and families.6 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mother arrested in Edmonds in connection with death of 2-year-old child
A mother was arrested Tuesday in Edmonds in connection with the death of her 2-year-old child. The 44-year-old woman was booked on charges of first-degree manslaughter domestic violence, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Her 2-year-old child died in November 2022 in Lynnwood. Deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive child and performed lifesaving […]6 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Tremendously disruptive’: Post office burglary crew targeted 5 WA counties; final defendant gets 18 months
The last of three South Sound region residents was sentenced to federal prison Monday for their involvement in a post office burglary scheme.6 days ago
Nate Connors
Washington State Ferries to suspend Edmonds/Kingston route
The Edmonds/Kingston ferry route will be suspended for railroad work.7 days ago
Jason Sutich
WinCo recalls salsa bean dip trays in WA after video shows apparent dead mouse in product
Boise-based WinCo Foods is recalling two different salsa bean dip trays distributed to eight states, including Washington, due to a potential pest contaminant.7 days ago
McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees
McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws.7 days ago
Julia Dallas
Bellingham man charged with conspiring to commit murder in connection with BC school shooting
A 30-year-old man from Bellingham was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with a BC school shooting.7 days ago
JASON SLOSS, KIRO 7
Cle Elum businesses targeted in burglaries
Multiple local businesses in Cle Elum were targeted in a series of overnight burglaries early last Thursday morning.7 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Viral raccoon Jimothy spotted in Ballard
Jimothy, the viral deformed raccoon that has become a national celebrity, was recently spotted in a North Seattle neighborhood.7 days ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson disputes SPD account of delayed Bite of Seattle shooting briefing
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is disputing a Seattle police account that her deputy mayor instructed police to delay a public briefing following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.7 days ago
