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UW rape...
Bill Kaczaraba

Did UW know about rape allegations against Tybo Rogers before allowing him to play?

Seattle police implied that UW was aware of a rape accusation against sophomore running back Tylin Rogers before he continued to play.
3 years ago
kroger opioid...
Frank Sumrall

Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis

Kroger is sending Washington $47.5 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic in an agreed-upon pending resolution championed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
3 years ago
amber alert tri-cities...
Frank Sumrall

Tri-Cities man shoots himself in the head after allegedly killing 2, kidnapping child

Oregon State Patrol has found a Tri-Cities man accused of abducting a one-year-old boy after allegedly killing two people Monday night.
3 years ago
Photo: A driver uses a phone while behind the wheel of a car on April 30, 2016 in New York City....
Micki Gamez

AAA: Washington is one of the worst states for distracted driving

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and to to shine a light on the subject, AAA Washington has teamed up with Safe Drive Club.
3 years ago
tacoma high school stabbing...
Julia Dallas

Police make arrest in shooting of Tacoma boxing legend following nationwide manhunt

Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a Tacoma boxing legend after a nationwide search.
3 years ago
byrd barr place a/c...
Frank Sumrall

Byrd Barr Place providing A/C units to qualifying low-income families

Byrd Barr Place is offering energy assistance for lower-income households, including gifting available air-conditioning (A/C) units to those in need.
3 years ago
Photo: A utility box was damaged after a person recklessly drove through an Auburn park....
James Lynch

Teen driver arrested after allegedly tearing through crowded Auburn park, hitting woman

An Auburn park was crowded with people last Saturday when an 18-year-old driver jumped the curb and sped through.
3 years ago
seattle police...
Frank Sumrall

‘SPD is dying’: What Seattle police officers are saying during exit interviews

When asked what had a negative effect on morale in their exit interviews, Seattle police officers were nearly united in their responses.
3 years ago
supreme court homelessness...
Kate Stone

As homelessness rises, Supreme Court takes Oregon case, to decide on sleeping bans

The Supreme Court will rule on if banning homeless people from sleeping outside when there's no shelter space is cruel and unusual.
3 years ago
Kroger...
Heather Bosch

Kroger, Albertsons alter their merger plans, include Haggen in new deal

Kroger and Albertsons said Monday they will sell more stores to quell the federal government's concerns about their proposed merger.
3 years ago
muckleshoot casino stabbing...
Frank Sumrall

Man admits to stabbing, killing stranger who was playing craps at Muckleshoot Casino

The Auburn Police Department is investigating a stabbing at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort early Sunday morning that has been reported as "completely random."
3 years ago
weapons kent jail...
Frank Sumrall

Corrections Guild ‘extremely fearful’ as more weapons infiltrate Kent jail

Corrections officers have expressed their concern and frustration after discovering multiple weapons within the Kent jail over the last couple of weeks.
3 years ago
Photo: There was a Tacoma crash overnight. Now one man is dead, and Tacoma police say another man w...
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Deadly crash in Central Tacoma has residents worried about safety of intersection

There was a Tacoma crash overnight. Now one man is dead, and Tacoma police say another man will be facing vehicular homicide charges.
3 years ago
Semi Bird...
Bill Kaczaraba

Semi Bird wins endorsement for governor from state GOP

Republican candidate for governor Semi Bird has won the endorsement of the GOP state convention on Saturday.
3 years ago
Quarantine hotel...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

International students remain in quarantine in King County hotel after measles exposure

A group of over a dozen international students from Africa are in quarantine in a King County hotel after they were exposed to measles.
3 years ago
Washington State University (WSU) President Kirk Schulz, left, and his wife Noel Schulz speak durin...
Steve Coogan

Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announces plan to retire in 2025

Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced his plan Friday to retire in June 2025. He has held the position since 2016.
3 years ago
wsp charges protest I-5...
Heather Bosch and Kate Stone

Charges filed against protesters who shut down I-5 in Seattle

Charges have been filed against six protesters who were involved in the pro-Palestinian protest that shut down I-5 in Seattle on Jan. 6.
3 years ago
Image: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) closed part of Interstate 90 on Fr...
Steve Coogan

I-90 reopens after a closure due to an emergency tree removal

I-90 reopened after needing to close Friday afternoon due to an emergency tree removal, the Washington State of Transportation said Friday.
3 years ago
The WNBA's Seattle Storm opens new facility in Interbay. (Seattle Storm X post)...
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

Seattle Storm unveil new Interbay practice facility, alternative uniforms

The $64 million facility in the Interbay neighborhood is an upgrade for the WNBA's Seattle Storm, which also debuted new alternate uniforms.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

‘What’d you say?’: Starbucks attempts to tamp down the noise

The coffee retailer, Starbucks, aims to reduce noise levels and enhance accessibility through strategic changes.
3 years ago
sr 18 fatal crash...
Frank Sumrall

Friday morning fatal crash causes SR 18 closure in both directions

A fatal crash has closed both directions of State Route 18 (SR 18) near Issaquah and Snoqualmie at approximately 4:40 a.m. Friday.
3 years ago
motorcycle north seattle...
Sam Campbell

Break-in of North Seattle motorcycle dealership causes heavy damage

A North Seattle motorcycle shop is repairing heavy damage to its front door, foundation and windows after thieves smashed their way into it.
3 years ago
motel 6 sex trafficking...
Frank Sumrall

Multiple King County Motel 6’s being sued for allegedly allowing sex trafficking

Three Motel 6 locations in King County are being sued for allegedly allowing, facilitating, profiting and concealing sex trafficking on the premises.
3 years ago
Image: Public Health - Seattle and King County has reported a confirmed measles case at Sea-Tac Air...
Julia Dallas

King County Public Health monitoring potential measles case

Last week, the WA Dept. of Health informed Public Health that a group of travelers visiting Seattle were exposed to people with measles.
3 years ago