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Frank Sumrall

16-year-old girl from Bonney Lake still missing, not seen in five weeks

The missing girl, Hayden Locke, was last seen leaving her home on April 16 in Bonney Lake, Washington. She's been missing for 38 days as of this reporting.
3 years ago
Image: On Sept. 18, 2023, Timothy Rankine talks to codefendant Matthew Collins and an attorney duri...
James Lynch

Ex-Tacoma cop Timothy Rankine plans to file lawsuit against city, attorney general

Former Tacoma officer Timothy Rankine and his wife filed a tort claim against the city of Tacoma and the attorney general's office.
3 years ago
Image: Dave Reichert, left, and Semi Bird are running in 2024 to be Washington's governor....
Matt Markovich

Washington Republicans face internal feud over endorsements ahead of elections

Washington Republicans are in the midst of an experiment, leading to a political family feud over the most "electable" candidates.
3 years ago
Image: Young Fresh Fellows' co-founder Scott McCaughey (left) and drummer John Perrin stand in the ...
Feliks Banel

Young Fresh Fellows celebrate 40 years since ‘Fabulous’ vinyl debut

The Young Fresh Fellows are marking the 40th anniversary, and new remix reissue, of their album "Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest."
3 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Nationwide fake jewelry scam affects local residents

Police around the country are warning about a scam where people are selling counterfeit jewelry in parking lots, a crime spree that is occurring locally.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Two people dead in Yelm standoff involving SWAT, bomb squad

A long police standoff in Yelm ended with two people dead Tuesday night, with law enforcement a death investigation nearby could be related.
3 years ago
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Sam Campbell

King County Sheriff: Watch for scam phone calls pretending to be law enforcement

Have you gotten a call from someone claiming they're a cop with an arrest warrant for you? Then you may have been targeted in a local scam.
3 years ago
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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Bothell couple says neighbor threatened them by leaving empty ammo boxes outside of their home

A Bothell couple said their neighbor has been threatening them for more than half a year, allegedly leaving empty boxes of ammo outside of their home.
3 years ago
Image: A sign for Frank Love Elementary School in Bothell can be seen in a fence at the school....
James Lynch and Sam Campbell

Alleged stalker tried to kidnap teen in front of her parents in Bothell, documents state

Court documents say a girl, 17, was standing with her parents outside an elementary school, when Fernando Rojas allegedly grabbed the teen.
3 years ago
Image: Seattle Chief of Police Adrian Diaz, left, and Seattle Police Department Captain Eric Greeni...
Matt Markovich

‘Discriminatory practices’: Seattle police captain sues city, Chief Adrian Diaz

A longtime Seattle Police Department captain filed a discrimination lawsuit Monday against the city of Seattle and Chief Adrian Diaz.
3 years ago
Image: As part of efforts to keep transients away and discourage people from loitering, three Tacom...
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Tacoma businesses playing loud music to discourage loiterers

As part of efforts to keep transients away, three Tacoma stores have been playing loud music through an outdoor speaker system.
3 years ago
Image: Ambulances are seen at the airport where a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe t...
Associated Press

World news roundup: Man dies after turbulence; Iran funerals; Israel media law

A Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet in a span of about three minutes.
3 years ago
Image: Members of the community hold oversized scissors as part of a ceremony to mark the completio...
Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Oversized scissors, shovels used to celebrate I-405 project progress

The Washington State Department of Transportation used big scissors and more to celebrate the Interstate 405 project north of Bellevue.
3 years ago
Photo: Seattle Police Department officers are investigating a deadly shooting....
Matt Markovich

Seattle police aptitude test under scrutiny amid recruitment struggles

An aptitude test used by the Seattle Police Department is being questioned as a potential reason the city is struggling to recruit officers.
3 years ago
Image: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Air Search and Rescue Coordinator Tom ...
Steve Coogan

Missing pilot found dead near Snoqualmie Pass

A missing pilot was found dead Monday near Humpback Mountain, just west of Snoqualmie Pass, after an extensive search.
3 years ago
Photo: Female western black-legged tick....
Julia Dallas

WA Dept. of Health: Tick travel tips to remember this summer

While enjoying nature has vast benefits, it can also lead to ticks. The Washington DOH recommends these tips.
3 years ago
Photo: A pro-Palestinian group that took over the University of Washington Quad has started to disb...
Julia Dallas

Pro-Palestinian group clears UW encampment after reaching agreement

A pro-Palestinian group that took over the University of Washington Quad has started to disband after weeks of protest.
3 years ago
auburn cop fired...
Charlie Harger

Video shows gunfire erupting near a kids baseball game in Auburn

Shots fired near a youth baseball game in Auburn Sunday evening caused panic among players and families and it was captured on video.
3 years ago
Image: A sign is seen on the exterior of a Red Lobster restaurant on April 17, 2024 in Rohnert Park...
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, closes dozens of US locations, including Washington store

A restaurant liquidator announced this week it would be auctioning off the equipment of over 50 recently closed Red Lobster locations.
3 years ago
Image: Bruce Nordstrom, left, and Jeannie Nordstrom attend the Nordstrom NYC Flagship Opening Party...
Associated Press

Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow family-led department store chain, dies at 90

Bruce Nordstrom, a retail executive who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest chain into an upscale national brand, has died.
3 years ago
Image: Boats can be seen at the Edmonds Marina on a sunny day in Edmonds on Saturday, March 16, 202...
Ted Buehner

Washington weather will feel like a yo-yo this week before the holiday weekend

It's the week before what many people feel is the first summer holiday weekend of the year and the weather in Washington will feel like a yo-yo.
3 years ago
Image:Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the prime min...
Associated Press

World news roundup: Netanyahu arrest warrant; Assange can appeal; UK blood scandal

The International Criminal Court said it is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu.
3 years ago
Image: In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Ebrahim Raisi attends a m...
Associated Press

Iran president and others found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and others have been found dead at the site of a helicopter crash Monday.
3 years ago
Photo: Seattle police are investigating two drive-by-shootings that happened near Alki Beach Wednes...
Julia Dallas

Seattle police investigating 2 drive-by shootings near Alki

Seattle police are investigating two drive-by-shootings that happened near Alki Beach Wednesday around 12:30 a.m.
3 years ago