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Photo: A patient prepares to take the first of two combination pills, mifepristone, for a medicatio...
Julia Dallas

Ex-Gig Harbor nurse practitioner charged, allegedly forced abortion pills in girlfriend

A former Gig Harbor nurse practitioner has been charged with rape and assault after allegedly forcing abortion pills inside his girlfriend.
3 years ago
Washington State Ferry San Juan Island cancelled...
James Lynch

State of Washington to pay $8.5M to families of 2021 DUI crash victims

The state of Washington will pay $8.5 million to the families of two people killed in a 2021 DUI crash on Whidbey Island, one attorney said.
3 years ago
Image: A portion of the Boeing aircraft that housed Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 burst open while th...
Heather Bosch

Attorney ‘stunned’ to see similar Boeing quality control problem 6 years later

A passenger - on a Boeing plane in which a door plug blew out - said the rush of air was so strong, it tore off his shoes and socks.
3 years ago
Image: Medford Jet Center staff investigate underneath a United AirlinesBoeing 737-824 that landed ...
Steve Coogan

Boeing plane found to have missing panel after flight lands in Oregon

A United Airlines plane Boeing manufactured was grounded in Medford, Oregon, after it was found to be missing a panel after landing Friday.
3 years ago
Seattle housing...
Bill Kaczaraba

Construction jobs shrink in Seattle metro area

Construction jobs shrunk by 4% last year in the Seattle metro area, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle homeowner’s ‘nightmare tenant’ situation resolved one year later

A Seattle homeowner's "nightmare tenant" situation, causing him to live in a van instead of his home for a stretch of time, has finally been resolved one year later.
3 years ago
Mercer Island man kidnapping...
Kate Stone

‘Terrible blow’: 2 arrested in connection with Mercer Island man’s murder

Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the homicide of a Mercer Island man who went missing last month.
3 years ago
harrell safety forum...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell gets mixed reviews in first safety forum

Several recent shootings across Seattle made safety the most pressing topic during a Mayor Bruce Harrell-hosted public forum.
3 years ago
rapinoe jersey retired...
Frank Sumrall

Megan Rapinoe’s No. 15 jersey to be retired by Seattle Reign FC

One of The Seattle Reign FC's all-time greats, Megan Rapinoe, will have her jersey retired on Aug. 25.
3 years ago
Image: This microscope image made available by the National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Rese...
Heather Bosch

New study could make colon cancer screening a little easier

"We studied over 20,000 people and we found the blood-based test can detect 83% of people who have colon cancer," Dr. William Grady said.
3 years ago
Photo: Seattle police are reporting a shooting near Garfield High School. This a photo from the sce...
Bill Kaczaraba

Teen girl shot near Seattle’s Garfield High School likely not intended target

The Seattle Police Department reported a shooting occurring near Garfield High School. The incident happened in the 400 block of 23rd Avenue.
3 years ago
Photo: The body of a homeless person was found Thursday morning at an encampment next to Burien Cit...
James Lynch

Officials debate who’s to blame for death of homeless person in Burien

The body of a homeless person was found Thursday morning at an encampment next to Burien City Hall.
3 years ago
An overturned semi-truck blocked I-90 west.  All lanes are now open. (Photo: MyNorthwest staff)...
Julia Dallas

All lanes now open on I-90 west at I-5 after truck overturned

An overturned recycling truck blocked all lanes on I-90 west at I-5. The crash happened just before the off-ramp for the I-90/I-5 merge.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

How Washington’s latest carbon auction impacts gas prices, environment

It's not an easy concept to explain, but the state's Carbon Emission Auctions are clearly impacting gas prices and the environment.
3 years ago
kitsap rape suspect...
Frank Sumrall

Body of rape suspect found in LA 15 years after presumed Tacoma suicide

Basham was wanted for child rape in Kitsap County back in 2008 before it was believed that he jumped off the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
3 years ago
renton fired pregnant...
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Renton woman claims she was fired for being pregnant

A local mom is now suing her former employer after she said they fired her for taking maternity leave.
3 years ago
green hill...
Kate Stone

Chehalis youth detention center employee arrested after being accused of trying to start riot

An employee at Green Hill detention center in Chehalis is now behind bars, accused of trying to start a prison riot.
3 years ago
lane sweeping...
Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Lane sweeping is all too common and needs to stop

This is called lane sweeping and let me be crystal clear -- what that driver did to me is 100% illegal for multiple reasons.
3 years ago
seattle teen shot boyfriend...
Lisa Brooks

Woman fatally shot near Garfield High School, scene of earlier shooting

A woman was shot and killed Wednesday night in Seattle's Central District neighborhood near Garfield High School.
3 years ago
Photo: Counting money...
Julia Dallas

Seattle woman sentenced after stealing COVID-19 funds for ‘lavish’ spending

A Seattle woman was sentenced to prison after stealing COVID relief funds and using them for shopping sprees and other "lavish" spending.
3 years ago
Everett shooting Middle School...
Julia Dallas

Everett police warn of scam where people claim to be home security workers

The Everett Police Department is warning residents of a scam involving people pretending to work for a home security system.
3 years ago
Image: Rep. Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, was the Washington Speaker of the House for 20 years....
Steve Coogan

After 30 years, ex-state House speaker Frank Chopp won’t seek reelection

Former state House Speaker Rep. Frank Chopp said Wednesday he won't seek reelection after a 30-year run serving in the Washington State Legislature.
3 years ago
Julia Dallas

‘This isn’t a game’: UW doctor voices concerns over AI mental health bots

AI chatbots can help people find resources and answer basic questions but experts warn not to rely on them for medical advice.
3 years ago
kitsap superintendent...
Frank Sumrall

Kitsap superintendent resigns, avoids jail time after allegedly stealing political signs

The North Kitsap School District Superintendent Laurynn Evans has announced her resignation, effective June 30.
3 years ago