MyNorthwest Staff
Local Costco gas station to close this summer
As gas prices in western Washington hover near $6 a gallon, one local Costco gas station is closing for over a month this summer.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Reprehensible’: Former Issaquah resident sentenced for trafficking fentanyl to vulnerable residents
A 37-year-old Mexican national and former Issaquah resident was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in an armed drug trafficking ring.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Road to popular hiking area has no ETA for reopening
The road to the popular hiking area, Artist Point, has no ETA for reopening.2 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle Aquarium welcomes Tandu the humphead wrasse
Tandu, the humphead wrasse, a rescue from illegal trafficking, recently moved into his new home in the Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
UW lands historic $25M gift to expand rural, indigenous medical training
The University of Washington School of Medicine received a $25 million gift for training rural and Indigenous physicians across five Northwest states.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Dick’s Drive-in announces opening of 11th WA location
Dick's Drive-In Restaurants announced Wednesday that its newest burger joint will be located on the Tulalip Reservation.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Seattle’s Mariner Moose ranks among MLB’s top 10 most beloved mascots, survey finds
A survey across thousands of MLB fans revealed some of the league's most beloved mascots, with Seattle's Mariner Moose listed among the top 10.2 months ago
Katrina Guischard
UW studying whether GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, can treat alcohol-use disorder
UW Medicine is taking part in a nationwide clinical trial testing whether GLP‑1 drugs for weight loss and diabetes could actually help people cut back on drinking.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
James Beard-nominated chef leaves Seattle for Bainbridge Island, citing poor business environment
A James Beard-award-nominated chef, Brendan McGill, has closed his final two Seattle restaurants and is leaving the city over a poor business environment.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle waterfront gets Ben & Jerry’s: Ice cream shop to take over space on Pier 54
Ben & Jerry's announced it will be joining Seattle's downtown waterfront by either the end of this year or early 2027.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Northbound I-5 cleared after collision blocked 3 lanes in SeaTac
All lanes of northbound I-5 have been cleared after a collision blocked three lanes in SeaTac.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Young woman found dead in Kent, homicide investigation underway
A death investigation is underway in Kent after police officers found a young woman unresponsive early Wednesday morning.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle’s whiplash weather: Puget Sound region went from 86-degree day to overcast and rain
Tuesday peaked at 86 degrees, a stark contrast to Wednesday's high of 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Driver follows GPS onto Seattle light rail tracks at Mount Baker Station, disrupting service for two hours
Sound Transit's 1 Line light rail service was disrupted for two hours Tuesday evening after a driver drove onto the elevated tracks at the Mount Baker Station.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Embassy suites hotel workers near Lumen Field vote to strike Friday, threatening World Cup disruption
Hotel workers at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square are preparing to hold a strike vote on Friday, just weeks before the city hosts World Cup games.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Redmond Fall City Road reopens after large fire consumes warehouse, destroys 15 cars in Ames Lake
Firefighters with Eastside Fire & Rescue extinguished a "large commercial fire" at a warehouse in Ames Lake early Wednesday morning.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Mexican national drug ring leader who plotted to kill Centralia officer sentenced to 15 years
A Mexican national was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her leadership role in a massive drug distribution ring and plot to kill a police officer.2 months ago
James Lynch
Seattle mayor wants to double the city’s transit sales tax, and not everyone’s on board
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing to renew and expand the Seattle Transit Measure, a move that would double the city’s transit sales tax.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Blue Origin vows to fly again before end of year after massive rocket explosion
Blue Origin vows it will fly again before the end of 2026, less than a week after a massive explosion destroyed the company's New Glenn rocket.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle council gives mayor until August 1 to recommend future of King County homelessness agency
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution charting next steps for the troubled King County Regional Homelessness Authority.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
2 fishermen rescued in Mason County after overnight Coast Guard helicopter operation
Two stranded fishermen were rescued by the Coast Guard in Mason County on Saturday in an overnight operation.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
5 outdoor patios to put on your summer dining list across Washington
Discover the best outdoor patios in WA for your summer dining experience. Enjoy the season with great food and ambiance.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Speight Jenkins, former Seattle Opera General Director, dies at 89
Remembering Speight Jenkins, former Seattle Opera General Director, whose legacy transformed the opera community.2 months ago
