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dog shot...
James Lynch

‘The reason I lived’: Seattle woman seeks surgery for dog shot protecting her

A Seattle woman said her dog Judah, a 150-pound Cane Corso, saved her life during a 2024 shooting.
3 days ago
RV (1)...
Julia Dallas

Councilmember Strauss says Mayor Wilson broke her promise by vetoing RV permit program

Wilson signed four of the five RV ordinances passed by the City Council but vetoed a measure that would have created a new permit program.
3 days ago
King county graffiti...
Manda Factor

King County graffiti defendant ordered to pay thousands in restitution

A defendant convicted of graffiti-related property damage and a firearms offense is in jail and has been ordered to pay $12,607 in restitution.
3 days ago
vandalism...
Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News

Vandalism causes $15,000 in damages at Irondale County Park

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism that caused an estimated $15,000 in damages at Irondale County Park on Oct. 23.
3 days ago
des moines shooting charges...
MyNorthwest Staff

Motorcyclist killed by train in Auburn

A motorcyclist was killed by a train in Auburn.
3 days ago
Snohomish jail death...
Jason Sutich

Inmate dies on fourth day in Snohomish County Jail after being found unresponsive in cell

A 54-year-old male inmate died on his fourth day at the Snohomish County Jail after he was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday morning.
3 days ago
Bellevue restaurant...
MyNorthwest Staff

Acclaimed Seattle restaurateur plans first concept in Bellevue

Bellevue is getting a new concept from an acclaimed Seattle restaurateur.
3 days ago
Ballot Ocean Shores election lawsuit grays harbor...
MyNorthwest Staff

Ocean Shores candidate seeks damages over alleged ballot error in race decided by one vote

A woman who lost an Ocean Shores City Council race by one vote, along with the city's mayor, is suing Grays Harbor County in federal court.
3 days ago
shootout...
James Lynch

1 dead, 3 injured in shooting and stabbing at Pasco Halloween party

One person died, and three others were injured in a violent incident in Pasco early Saturday.
3 days ago
bite of seattle (6)...
Luke Duecy

The Spin: KIRO Newsradio uncovers voicemail telling police to delay Bite of Seattle shooting briefing

A voicemail from Wilson’s public safety director adds questions about why the city waited five hours to brief the media on the Bite of Seattle shooting.
3 days ago
Boil water Fall City...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Boil water notice issued for parts of Fall City including 2 schools

A boil water notice has been issued for the Fall City area.
3 days ago
Snohomish County Fire...
KIRO 7 News Staff

A mother and child rescued from a balcony during Snohomish County apartment fire

Firefighters rescued a mother and child from a fourth-floor balcony during a Saturday night fire at High Grove apartments in unincorporated Snohomish County.
3 days ago
king county elections...
Manda Factor

King County prosecutors monitor voter intimidation, election interference

King County monitors voter intimidation and election threats, ensuring a fair voting process with dedicated legal support.
3 days ago
jet Florida...

Evidence indicates parts of jet broke off before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say

Parts of a business jet appear to have broken off before the aircraft crashed in South Florida and erupted into a ball of flames.
3 days ago
Washington ballots...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington groups sue Trump administration over demand to set aside 405 ballots

Two Washington groups want a federal judge to stop the Justice Department's demand that the state set aside ballots from 405 people it says may be noncitizens.
3 days ago
Marysville police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Marysville woman arrested after police say she threatened to shoot her daughter

A Marysville woman was arrested Saturday evening after police say she threatened to get a gun and shoot her daughter. Her arrest came after a SWAT standoff at the family's home.
3 days ago
Election Ballot 2...
MyNorthwest Staff

Ahead of midterm election King County stands ready to battle federal government in court

On the eve of Election Day, King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion says the county is watching for federal interference in the election and is ready to go to court if needed.
3 days ago
snohomish shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

1 killed, 1 wounded in overnight Snohomish shooting; suspect still at large

One 21-year-old man was killed, and another was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Snohomish.
3 days ago
bird flu...
MyNorthwest Staff

Yakima resident dies after exposure to Bird Flu; third human case confirmed

A Yakima County resident who caught bird flu after being exposed to infected dairy cattle has died, the Yakima Health District announced Sunday.
3 days ago
auburn cop fired...
Luke Duecy

Auburn witness describes encounter with man before officer repeatedly punched him

A witness encountered a shirtless man running through traffic on Auburn Way shortly before an Auburn police officer punched him repeatedly during an arrest.
3 days ago
USDOT Bellingham roads...
KIRO 7 News Staff

USDOT awards over $7 million to Bellingham, Swinomish, Island County to improve road conditions

The USDOT announced Friday they have secured over $7 million to help road conditions in Bellingham, the Swinomish Tribe, and Island County area.
3 days ago
Longview paper mill...
MyNorthwest Staff

Longview paper mill fined $77,800 after worker nearly engulfed in hot pulp

The Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview faces $77,800 in state fines after a worker waded through hot pulp to shut off a valve and fell into a sinkhole.
3 days ago
Thurston County police chase...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Wanted suspect in custody after police activity closes I-5 lanes near Lewis-Thurston County line

A wanted suspect is in custody after leading Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Thurston County deputies on a chase “back and forth” over the Thurston County and Lewis County line Sunday, Nov. 1.
3 days ago
CID Wing Luke Museum house restoration...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Eng family home restored by museum offers glimpse into 1930s life in CID

A family in the Chinatown International District (CID) donated their home to the Wing Luke Museum, which carefully restored it and opened it for tours.
3 days ago