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Thurston County police chase...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Wanted suspect in custody after police activity closes I-5 lanes near Lewis-Thurston County line

A wanted suspect is in custody after leading Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Thurston County deputies on a chase “back and forth” over the Thurston County and Lewis County line Sunday, Nov. 1.
4 days ago
CID Wing Luke Museum house restoration...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Eng family home restored by museum offers glimpse into 1930s life in CID

A family in the Chinatown International District (CID) donated their home to the Wing Luke Museum, which carefully restored it and opened it for tours.
4 days ago
I-5 Express Lanes remain northbound...
Chris Sullivan

I-5 express lanes reopen southbound after delays caused by signals issue

Even though Revive I-5 finished-up Sunday night and all lanes of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge opened earlier than expected, the express lanes did not return to normal.
4 days ago
Bear Creek Trail...
James Lynch

$50,000 reward offered as investigators seek footage in Bear Creek Trail stabbing

Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is asking the public for information about the stabbing of a 57-year-old woman on Redmond’s Bear Creek Trail.
4 days ago
The aftermath of a suspected DUI crash on I-5 near the Kent/Des Moines exit Sunday morning. (Photo:...
Tom Brock

Another State Patrol Car Hit on I-5, Renewing Calls to ‘Move Over’

On Sunday morning, an officer was responding to a disabled, blocking vehicle on southbound I-5 near the Kent Des Moines Exit when a car slammed into his patrol car.
4 days ago
Seattle police (3)...
Ania Keenan, KIRO 7 News

Man critically injured in South Jackson Street stabbing over scooter dispute

A man was critically injured early Saturday morning after he was stabbed on South Jackson Street in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.
5 days ago
Chase Sapphire Lounge coming to SEA airport under $70M project...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Chase Sapphire Lounge coming to SEA airport under $70M project

New upgrades at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are giving Chase Bank cardholders even more reasons to arrive early for their flights.
6 days ago
Spokane County's Wildfire Heroes Recognized on National Stage in NYC....
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Spokane County’s wildfire heroes recognized on national stage in New York City

Firefighters and law enforcement officers from Spokane County were honored in New York City for their response to the Spokane Complex Fires.
6 days ago
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (4)...
Nate Connors

WSDOT completes Tacoma Narrows Bridge repairs one week early

Pierce County commuters were handed some good news when WSDOT announced that it had completed repairs on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
6 days ago
Stolen SUV suspect pointed gun at officer before jumping into Lake Washington, Seattle police say...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Stolen SUV suspect reportedly pointed gun at officer before jumping into Lake Washington

A man was arrested after allegedly stealing an SUV, ramming a police vehicle, pointing a gun at an officer, and treading water in Lake Washington.
6 days ago
End of an Era: Former Fox Island Christmas Tree Farm Set for Redevelopment...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

End of an era: Former Fox Island Christmas tree farm set for redevelopment

A former Christmas tree farm in Pierce County will soon become eight custom homes, marking a final goodbye to a beloved family business.
6 days ago
helicopters...
KIRO 7 News Staff

2 helicopters collide mid-air in Oregon; no survivors

Three people have died following a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Oregon on Thursday afternoon.
6 days ago
domestic violence...
James Lynch

VIDEO: Domestic violence suspect arrested after allegedly ramming 2 police vehicles in Seattle

A 26-year-old man wanted in connection with domestic violence cases in Renton, Tukwila, and Seattle was arrested in downtown Seattle.
6 days ago
Alaska Air Group...
MyNorthwest Staff

Alaska Air Group to cut 125 jobs in Washington

Alaska Air Group is cutting 125 jobs in Washington as part of a broader elimination of 200 positions.
6 days ago
spokane complex fires...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

High school hit by Spokane Complex Fires could win $1 million football field makeover

Lakeside High School, a school impacted by the Spokane Complex Fires, is a finalist for a $1 million football field renovation.
6 days ago
Woodinville manufacturing plant...
MyNorthwest Staff

Woodinville manufacturing plant to close, laying off 103 workers

NIC Global Manufacturing Solutions will permanently close its Woodinville manufacturing plant and lay off 103 workers. The company is moving production to its plants in Spokane and Gallatin, Tennessee.
6 days ago
Photo: Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry routes have been canceled....
Nate Connors

Mukilteo/Clinton ferry service to end early again for repairs

Mukilteo/Clinton ferry service will end early again Friday night as crews finish emergency repairs at the Mukilteo terminal.
6 days ago
men...
Katrina Guischard

Fatherhood can shrink men’s brains — and that may not be a bad thing

Science suggests fatherhood doesn’t just change a man’s routine. It can actually change his brain, his hormones, his priorities — and even his body.
6 days ago
horse lost Mount Adams...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘If she doesn’t have the instinct to move down, she will not survive’: Owner races winter to find horse lost on Mount Adams

Melissa Hoemann is asking hikers, hunters, and anyone else heading to Mount Adams to watch for her horse, who has been missing since Oct. 7.
6 days ago
carjacking...
James Lynch

VIDEO: Driver allegedly tops 100 mph before crash, carjacking attempt in Pierce County

A 23-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after deputies said he tried to carjack a woman on SR 512.
6 days ago
3 Auburn police bodycam footage...
Luke Duecy

‘I started just delivering strikes’: Auburn releases body camera video of officer punching suspect

Auburn police have released body camera footage showing an officer punching a suspect repeatedly during a struggle in the middle of a busy street.
6 days ago
sheriff fraud...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Law enforcement impersonation scams trigger Kitsap County fraud advisory

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has issued a fraud advisory warning the public about law enforcement impersonation scams.
6 days ago
North Star...
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

North Star Elementary School in Graham evacuated because of smoking HVAC system

Students and teachers were evacuated from North Star Elementary School in Graham Friday morning because of smoke inside the building.
6 days ago
wsdot vehicle fire...
MyNorthwest Staff

Semitruck carrying bananas catches fire, blocks lanes on southbound I-5 in Tacoma

A massive commercial vehicle fire is blocking lanes on southbound I-5 in Tacoma.
6 days ago