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Julia Dallas

Renton detectives looking for group who killed man, attacked another

Renton detectives are looking for the people who shot and killed a 19-year-old and attacked another man on Saturday.
3 years ago
Image: More than a dozen businesses in Downtown Tacoma had their windows smashed early on Saturday,...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

‘It’s getting worse’: More than 50 windows smashed in Tacoma’s ‘Antique Row’

More than a dozen businesses in Downtown Tacoma on Antique Road were vandalized early Saturday.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Progress or problem? Seattle’s population keeps growing, but the growth has slowed

The population of Seattle grew by nearly 6,000 people from 749,134 to 755,078, or about 0.8%, between July 2022 and July 2023.
3 years ago
Image: A person wears a T-shirt with the names of Kristin Smith, Charity Lynn Perry, Joanna Speaks,...
Associated Press

Man probed in deaths of women in northwest Oregon indicted in 3 killings

A man who has been under investigation in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found across northwest Oregon has been indicted.
3 years ago
Image: The headquarters for The Boeing Company can be seen in Arlington, Virginia, on Jan. 31, 2024...
Associated Press

Police conclude investigation into suicide of Boeing whistleblower

A former manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker and, later, was found dead took his own life, police said Friday.
3 years ago
Image: On May 17, 1980, Carolyn Driedger examines a piece of measuring equipment at Coldwater2, the...
Feliks Banel

‘We got a real gut punch from it:’ Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption

This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.
3 years ago
Photo: A Seattle resident was reunited with their RV after it had been stolen but who helped them b...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

RV stolen from Seattle finally recovered months later, but there’s a twist

A Seattle resident was reunited with their RV after it had been stolen but who helped them bring it home isn't who you would expect.
3 years ago
Photo: Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment at the UW campus....
Sam Campbell

Protesters at UW encampment harass, shine laser in eye of photojournalist

A FOX 13 photographer was harassed and had a laser shined in his eye while filming near the pro-Palestinian UW encampment this week.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

If you haven’t paid your electric bill, you may hear from a collection agency

If you haven't paid your electric bill for a while, you may get a call from a collection agency. Puget Sound Energy has resumed collections.
3 years ago
Photo: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks during a press conference at his office on F...
Julia Dallas

New poll: AG Ferguson has edge in governor’s race over Reichert

A new poll from the left-leaning Northwest Progressive Institute has found AG Bob Ferguson has widened his lead in his bid for governor.
3 years ago
Photo: UW Seattle students set up an autonomous Liberated Zone for a "Free Palestine." It features ...
Steve Coogan and Charlie Harger

Group agrees to disband UW encampment after reaching deal with administration

Protesters who had set up an encampment on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle say they're packing up and going home.
3 years ago
Image: Scottie Scheffler celebrates after a birdie on the 10th hole during the second round of the ...
Associated Press

No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler: From the course to jail and back after Friday arrest

Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around a fatal accident Friday.
3 years ago
Image: The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority was on the scene to put a fire in Kent early on Frid...
Steve Coogan

Firefighters rush to put out 2 large overnight blazes in Kent

Firefighters in Kent had to rush to put out two significant fires early Friday. One was a commercial fire and other was at a vacant home.
3 years ago
Image: The Spirit AeroSystems sign is seen, July 25, 2013, in Wichita, Kansas....
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 450 after production of troubled 737s slows

Spirit is laying off the workers because production has slowed down since a panel flew off an airplane operated by Alaska Airlines in midair.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Signature gathering begins for initiative to keep natural gas in Washington

Those seeking to halt the state's efforts to eliminate natural gas use in homes and buildings want to get the measure on the November ballot.
3 years ago
Photo: Tacoma City Council member Catherine Ushka has died after a battle with cancer. She represen...
Julia Dallas

Tacoma City Council member Ushka dies after battle with cancer

Tacoma City Council member Catherine Ushka has died after a battle with cancer. She represented District 4.
3 years ago
Image: Interstate 5 north in Everett was shut down and blocked on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The closu...
Steve Coogan

I-5 north in Everett reopens after officer-involved shooting left suspect dead

Interstate 5 north in Everett at US 2 reopened late Thursday after an officer-involved shooting left one suspect dead.
3 years ago
Photo: Yelm High School students staged a school walkout Wednesday. Students said they did it to fi...
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

‘Our education out here is going to crumble:’ Yelm students walkout after teachers get layoff notices

Yelm High School students staged a school walkout Wednesday. Students said they did it to fight for their teachers and their education.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

King County faces property tax hike to save public health clinics from closing

King County Executive Dow Constantine is pursuing a property tax increase throughout the county in order to prevent public health clinics from shuttering.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle requests KC Homelessness Authority to shrink budget by $21M

The King County Homeless Authority (KCRHA) has been requested by the City of Seattle to shed $21 million from its budget.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

Auburn police officer on trial for murder, opening statements begin

Five years later, and after several delays, the trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson got underway at the Regional Justice Center.
3 years ago
Image: Tents are seen at a Seattle homeless encampment....
Julia Dallas

King County homelessness surges 23% as state releases plan to tackle housing

King County released its 2024 Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count. Also this week, Washington released its Housing Advisory Plan.
3 years ago
Image: The University of Washington community arrived on campus in Seattle on Wednesday, May 15, 20...
James Lynch

UW buildings covered with pro-Palestinian graffiti; president responds

The University of Washington community found many buildings around the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus covered with graffiti Wednesday.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

SR 520 toll rates will increase this summer, here’s how much:

SR 520 tolls will be going up to pay for construction. Toll rates for new sections of SR 167 and SR 509 are also being discussed.
3 years ago