Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News
$1B spent on King County homelessness organization as unhoused population grows
It comes as KCRHA’s $1 billion in spending has only resulted in more people experiencing homelessness, according to the most recent Point in Time Count.2 months ago
MARK SHERMAN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.2 months ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT’s summer construction season brings closures to I-405, I-5, SR 99, SR 522, and more
The busy construction season is in full swing across Washington, with warm, dry weather allowing WSDOT to make progress on summer projects.2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Celebrate America’s 250th with higher gas taxes and work zone speeding fines
It's time to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and what better way than paying more in taxes and fees.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
2 lanes reopen after crash on southbound I-405
Two lanes have reopened after a crash blocked all southbound lanes on I-405 at SR 527.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
AG Brown joins 23-state coalition suing Trump administration over Medicaid rule
Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday over Medicaid work requirements.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Explosion in electrical room forces evacuation of 8 Tacoma apartment buildings
Eight buildings in Tacoma were evacuated Sunday after an explosion in an apartment complex.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
26-year-old man dies at King County Jail 2 weeks after booking
A 26-year-old man in custody at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle died on Friday, two weeks after he was placed in jail.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Supreme Court taking up case challenging Washington’s youth shelter, gender-affirming care law
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a challenge to Washington’s youth shelter law involving gender-affirming care and parental notification.2 months ago
Manda Factor
Olympia family pleads for help finding missing 15-year-old girl gone two weeks
The family of a 15-year-old Olympia girl who has been missing for more than two weeks is pleading for the public's help to bring her home.2 months ago
MARK SHERMAN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Armed suspects linked to 3 Seattle robberies within 30 minutes
Three robberies occurred within 30 minutes of each other on Friday in Seattle, with law enforcement believing each robbery was connected.2 months ago
Manda Factor
Venezuelan men sentenced in ATM “jackpotting” scheme that hit Seattle banks, tied to Tren de Aragua
Two Venezuelan men were sentenced Thursday to 78 months in federal prison for their roles in a sprawling conspiracy that used malware to steal millions of dollars from ATMs across the U.S., including in Washington.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Most expensive home in Seattle cuts asking price from $75M to $45M
The most expensive home in Seattle just took a massive price cut, slashing its asking price by 40% after it was originally listed for $75 million.2 months ago
Luke Duecy
Former UW dining manager charged with sexually exploiting two Washington teens
A former UW dining manager is facing six felony charges after prosecutors said he groomed and sexually exploited two teenage girls from Benton and Pierce counties.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
No tsunami threat after 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake under the Pacific Ocean struck near the Oregon Coast at 4:35 a.m. Monday.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Hamilton Fire forces Winthrop evacuation before crews stop its progression
The Hamilton fire broke out Sunday morning. Strong winds pushed the flames east, forcing an immediate evacuation of downtown Winthrop.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Microsoft raises Xbox prices amid looming summer layoffs
Microsoft is raising the prices on its Xbox consoles starting August 1, with the cheapest version climbing to $500.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Three arrested in King County drug bust, $51K cash seized
Last week, the King County Sheriff's Office arrested three people while seizing 11 pounds of drugs during the drug bust.2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Attention parents — it’s time to be responsible and shut down your kids’ illegal e-motorcycle riding
Enough is enough, parents. It's time to take away that e-motorcycle pretending to be a bicycle and hold your kids accountable for their bad behavior.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
21-year-old Lakewood man sentenced for running drug trafficking organization
A 21-year-old man from Lakewood was sentenced for running a drug trafficking organization.2 months ago
Tom Brock
U.S. Marshals rescue child from alleged trafficking operation at Olympia homeless encampment
Authorities have rescued a child reported missing from Mesa, Arizona, who may have been a victim of sex trafficking here locally.2 months ago
Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News
Family pushes for answers after alleged child abuse death in Aberdeen
The mother of a young boy who died in an alleged child abuse case spoke publicly about the situation for the first time Saturday, claiming the system failed her son.2 months ago
