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Photo: More than 70 Seattle firefighters responded to a Columbia City fire after a construction sit...
Julia Dallas

Columbia City construction site goes up in flames; downs power lines, damages cars and home

More than 70 Seattle firefighters responded to a construction site in Columbia City after it went up in flames early Saturday morning.
2 years ago
Image: At left, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 9...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘It’s absolutely unacceptable:’ Washington officials react to Trump rally shooting

Washington officials have reacted to a shooting that broke out at a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday.
2 years ago
A shooting in Auburn during the summer left a 16-year-old dead....
Bill Kaczaraba

Auburn late-night shooting leaves one teenage boy dead

The Auburn community was shaken by a deadly shooting late Friday night. Police received reports of gunfire in the 500 Block of A Street SE.
2 years ago
Photo: KIRO Newsradio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its "newsradio" format with a special ...
MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘newsradio’ format with special alumni broadcast

KIRO Newsradio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its "newsradio" format with a special broadcast featuring several prominent alumni.
2 years ago
Photo: Police swarm Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood after shooting on July 3....
James Lynch

Police identify 2 girls who were with alleged Alderwood Mall shooter

There are new developments in last week's deadly shooting at Alderwood Mall. Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, was killed.
2 years ago
Renton bus crash...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Eight injured after bus crashes into Renton ravine

A bus driver suffered a medical emergency, crashing the bus into a ravine in Renton, injuring eight people on board.
2 years ago
Photo: A sea lion pup at the Point Defiance Zoo bonds with its mother....
Julia Dallas

Sea lion pup earns her name at local zoo; another animal expecting

Woodland Park Zoo and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium both have news! Two animals are experiencing motherhood for the first time.
2 years ago
heart bill...
Frank Sumrall

2,400 patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis in Portland hospitals

More than 2,400 patients at hospitals in Portland, Oregon could have potentially been exposed to infectious diseases -- including hepatitis B, C and HIV.
2 years ago
tacoma lagoon...
Frank Sumrall

68-year-old man sucked into drain pipe, drowns in Tacoma lagoon

A man who died earlier this week by drowning in a Tacoma lagoon at Titlow Park and Lodge has been identified as Robert Logan Jr., 68.
2 years ago
renton teenager shot...
Frank Sumrall

Teenager shot multiple times in Renton, in critical condition

A teenager is currently in critical condition after he was shot several times in Renton early Friday morning.
2 years ago
Photo: Police say a man reached for his chicken sandwich, flipping his car....
Bill Kaczaraba

Oops! Chicken sandwich causes car to flip in Vancouver, WA

It turned out to be a very bad day for a man who dropped his chicken sandwich in his car. He flipped his vehicle reaching for it.
2 years ago
Photo: Locals living along Aurora Avenue are dealing with yet another shooting in their neighborhoo...
James Lynch

‘Just senseless violence:’ Neighbors grapple with another shooting along Aurora

Locals living along Aurora Avenue are dealing with yet another shooting in their neighborhood as they call for an end to violence.
2 years ago
Photo: A brick was thrown at a truck on I-90 Tuesday morning. It could be the same man who threw a ...
Sam Campbell

I-90 brick-throwing suspect ‘could be’ same man who threw rocks at drivers in June

The man who threw a brick into a truck on I-90 Tuesday morning could be the same man in last month's attack on Rainier Avenue.
2 years ago
Photo: Law enforcement responding to deadly crash in Tacoma at 6th and S. Alder.in April....
Luke Duecy

Felony-level traffic crime in King County up nearly 150% compared to 2019

King County officials are warning drivers to take extra precautions with the region facing a 143% increase in felony-level traffic crime compared to 2019.
2 years ago
Charlie Harger and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

WA Congressman Adam Smith: ‘Impossible’ for President Biden to win re-election

Washington Congressman Adam Smith, a Democrat, is ramping up his calls on President Biden to drop out of the race.
2 years ago
MOD Pizza...
Bill Kaczaraba

It’s a MOD world: Pizza company saved from bankruptcy, for the moment

MOD Pizza, teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, has been purchased by Elite Restaurant Group. (Getty Group)
2 years ago
burien fire...
Frank Sumrall

Burien school fire now being investigated as arson, latest in series of statewide fires

A King County fire marshal said the department's investigation leads them to believe the Burien school fire was an act of arson.
2 years ago
Vancouver earthquake...
Frank Sumrall

6.4-magnitude earthquake recorded off Vancouver Island coast

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of B.C.'s Vancouver Island Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
2 years ago
costco...
Frank Sumrall

Costco membership fees increasing for first time in 7 years

Starting Sept. 1, the cost of a Costco membership will increase by $5-$10, marking the first time membership fees have jumped in seven years.
2 years ago
Noah Bagby, 17, was shot and killed on July 3. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

‘He was bigger than life:’ Auburn family remembers teen murdered an hour before 18th birthday

Auburn Police are searching for the suspect who murdered a 17-year-old near his home one week ago.
2 years ago
Photo: A shootout happened Saturday night, just after 3 a.m., near the corner of Aurora Avenue Nort...
James Lynch

Surveillance video captures shootout between rival pimps on Aurora

A shootout happened Saturday night, just after 3 a.m., near the corner of Aurora Avenue North and North 101st Street.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle drivers are among the elite when it comes to safe driving habits....
Bill Kaczaraba

Hate driving in Seattle? A new study shows the opposite of what you might think

According to a new study by Allstate insurance, Seattle drivers were among the elite in the country for safe driving habits.
2 years ago
Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, died after she was shot at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood on Wednesday, July 3...
Bill Kaczaraba and Steve Coogan

Teen suspect pleads not guilty to murdering girl at Lynnwood mall; Bail set at $2M

An Edmonds teenager pleaded not guilty to murdering a 13-year-old girl who was shot inside the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood.
2 years ago
Image: Pierce County Sheriff's Department vehicles can be seen in Buckley in 2023....
Julia Dallas

Washington crime report: Hate crimes, youth offenses rise; officer staffing still low

The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released its 2023 Washington crime report, revealing several crimes have gone up.
2 years ago