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kettle recalls costco...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kitchen appliance sold at Costco recalled after person suffers second-degree burns

Kettles sold at Costco are being recalled after a person suffered second-degree burns.
3 months ago
Washington schools cell phone...
James Lynch

FBI warns of AI-driven ‘virtual kidnappings’ that use voice cloning, fake photos to target families

The FBI is warning families about a growing scam known as AI-powered "virtual kidnapping."
3 months ago
livvy fletcher and Vanessa Albert seattle missing...
Julia Dallas

Seattle detectives ask public’s help in finding two missing people

Seattle Police Department (SPD) detectives are seeking the public's help in finding two missing people.
3 months ago
Seattle transgender refugee crisis...
Jillian Raftery

Advocates pressure Mayor Wilson to declare transgender ‘refugee crisis’

Advocates urge Seattle to address the rising transgender refugee crisis as individuals flee hostile laws in red states.
3 months ago
Seattle motorcycle drug arrest...
Jason Sutich

Armed motorcyclist arrested in Seattle with more than 50 grams of narcotics

An armed, 31-year-old motorcyclist was arrested during a traffic stop on Tuesday night with more than 50 grams of narcotics.
3 months ago
Pierce County homicide shot...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County deputy charged with felony harassment, threats to kill

A deputy employed by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office has been charged with felony harassment with threats to kill after an internal investigation by PCSO.
3 months ago
Arlington child porn court order...
Julia Dallas

Arlington police officer arrested on allegations involving child pornography

The Arlington Police Department (APD) said one of its officers has been arrested on allegations involving child pornography.
3 months ago
wsp trooper stalking ex-girlfriend...
MyNorthwest Staff

4-year-old found after Amber Alert issued by WSP in Shelton

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has located a 4-year-old after it issued an Amber Alert Wednesday.
3 months ago
Charlie Kirk...
Aaron Granillo

Fired over Charlie Kirk Facebook post? Former transit employee sues Grant County agency

A former Grant Transit Authority employee filed a lawsuit alleging the agency violated her rights by firing her over posts she made about Charlie Kirk.
3 months ago
DCHS fraud audit king county...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Go look at the other 98%’: Reagan Dunn urges DCHS auditors to look deeper for ‘rampant fraud’

King County probes DCHS for potential fraud, urging thorough audits to address waste and abuse in WA services.
3 months ago
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Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News

Washington immigration attorney sued by nine former clients for alleged malpractice

A Washington immigration attorney is now facing a federal civil malpractice lawsuit filed by nine former clients.
3 months ago
Green Lake toxic algae closed...
Jason Sutich

Toxic algae bloom prompts ‘stay out of the water’ warning at Green Lake

A "stay out of the water" advisory was issued for Green Lake after recent testing revealed toxic algae concentrations above state guidelines.
3 months ago
Corvette stolen...
Jason Sutich

WA man who led high-speed Corvette chase charged with stealing same car from tow yard

A Washington man who led a high-speed chase in a Corvette was charged in connection with a burglary where the same vehicle was stolen from an impound lot.
3 months ago
whale deaths AI california...
ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

California turns to AI as whale deaths spike

The effort comes amid an alarming rise in gray whale deaths in the bay. Last year, 21 dead gray whales were found in the wider Bay Area — the highest number in 25 years.
3 months ago
missing 16-year-old thurston county...
Frank Sumrall

Missing Indigenous Person Alert: 16-year-old boy last seen in Thurston County Tuesday night

A 16-year-old boy has been reported missing from Thurston County by the Washington State Patrol, prompting a Missing Indigenous Person Alert.
3 months ago
DUI port orchard...
Frank Sumrall

Suspected DUI driver crashes into tree after swerving through active school zone in Port Orchard

Deputies with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspected DUI driver who crashed into a tree shortly after passing through an active Port Orchard school zone.
3 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Firefighters rescue 12-year-old girl stuck 20 feet up in a tree in Edmonds

A 12-year-old girl required help from firefighters to get down from a tree after climbing too high.
3 months ago
remains stolen tukwila...
Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News

Father’s cremated remains stolen from local artist in Tukwila

A local artist is asking for the public’s help after a thief stole her work and her father’s ashes from a car in Tukwila.
3 months ago
car catches fire shoreline driver dies crash...
MyNorthwest Staff

Driver dies after car catches fire in Shoreline crash

A driver died in a crash Monday night in Shoreline after their car caught fire, the King County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
3 months ago
tiny homes seattle mayor wilson...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Seattle City Council passes bill allowing larger homeless shelters, tiny home villages

The Seattle City Council (SCC) unanimously passed a measure that allows for larger homeless shelters and tiny home villages.
3 months ago
Growler Guys suspect...
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Family attends court hearing for man accused of killing Growler Guys employee

Lucas Logan, the man accused of shooting and killing Quusaa “Q” Margarsa outside Growler Guys, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
3 months ago
mariners foul ball girl hit...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It wasn’t to get attention’: Mariners fan hit by foul ball responds to online attacks

In the midst of the Seattle Mariners' game, an M's fan, Jamie Golla, was struck in the head by a sharp line drive and received harsh backlash online.
3 months ago
DCHS...
Julia Dallas

‘Waste, fraud, or abuse likely occurred’: King County review finds nearly $700K in questionable costs across youth programs

A King County review found nearly $700,000 in questionable costs and evidence of likely fraud across 16 youth and diversion programs.
3 months ago
Seattle police SPD...
Jason Sutich

2 felons arrested in South Lake Union after sleeping in stolen car with guns, drugs

Two felons were arrested Sunday night in South Lake Union after they were sleeping inside a stolen car with guns and drug paraphernalia in their hands.
3 months ago