MyNorthwest Staff
Ballard pizzeria shuts down after two years, will maintain farmers’ market presence
Strega Pizzeria, a pizza and pasta spot located in the heart of Seattle's historic Ballard neighborhood, is shuttering its doors.3 months ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT working overtime to reopen passes for busy holiday travel
The final stretch of emergency repairs is underway along a closed section of the North Cascades Highway/SR 20 between Colonial Creek Campground and Porcupine Creek.3 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Auburn police officer arrested on suspicion of immoral communication with a minor
A 42-year-old police officer with the Auburn Police Department was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of felony immoral communication with a minor.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Monroe prison escape: Inmate captured at Lynnwood Transit Center after escaping Monroe Correctional Complex
An inmate from the Monroe Correctional Complex was arrested Friday after escaping the facility late Thursday night.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Bystander’s belt tourniquet saves 19-year-old shot in Spanaway; shooter still at large
A 19-year-old man who was shot in the leg this week in the Spanaway area is alive thanks to the quick actions of a bystander and a Pierce County Sheriff's deputy.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘The victim lost her home’: Jamaican man sentenced for $600K lottery scam targeting elderly WA woman
A Jamaican national was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday for wire fraud from his lottery scheme that cost an elderly victim more than $600,000.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Starbucks announces 300 more corporate layoffs, shutters multiple regional offices
Starbucks announced another round of layoffs on Friday, cutting 300 corporate jobs and shuttering several regional support offices.3 months ago
Jack Bilyeau, KIRO 7
Tacoma Public Schools employees honored for actions during school stabbing
Five Tacoma Public Schools employees were honored for defending students and rendering medical aid during a stabbing at Foss High School.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Inmate on the run after escaping from Monroe Correctional Complex
An incarcerated individual escaped from the Monroe Correctional Complex on Friday, and law enforcement is actively searching for the escapee.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Drones, K-9s deployed after man found shot dead on Everett sidewalk
One man was left dead on the sidewalk in Everett with multiple gunshot wounds after shots rang out late Thursday night.3 months ago
Manda Factor
Cold water, hidden hazards: What WA boaters, swimmers need to know before hitting the water this summer
With a warmer-than-average summer in the forecast, Washington officials are marking the third annual Water Safety Day on Friday with a stark warning.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
All lanes reopened after collision on NB I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines, 3-mile backup remains
An early-morning collision is blocking two of the five lanes on northbound I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two Canadians charged for smuggling people into WA through Point Roberts
Two Canadian residents are facing charges after what prosecutors call a cross-border smuggling operation through Point Roberts3 months ago
Paul Holden
Things to do in the Puget Sound-area this weekend: Viking Fest, Pierogi Fest, U-District Street Fair, and more
Despite a cooldown in the weather, there are plenty of opportunities to learn about cultures from around the world during a few festivals this weekend.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Burien retailer sells 20 winning lottery tickets in one night
One retailer in Burien sold 20 winning Match 4 lottery tickets Wednesday night, Washington's Lottery confirmed.3 months ago
Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio
Internal shakeup at the Seattle Mayor’s Office amid growing council conflict
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's Chief of Staff has been reassigned as part of a significant internal shakeup designed to smooth over increasingly tense relations with the Seattle City Council.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Two people found dead inside Bellevue home after welfare check, police say
Two people were found dead inside a home in Bellevue, the Bellevue Police Department confirmed.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Rich enough to pay the fines’: Man accused of hurling rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal faces judge in Seattle
The Covington man accused of throwing a large rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal will be released — but will head back to Hawaii to face federal charges.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Snowpack disappears weeks ahead of schedule as drought continues
The snowpack in the Pacific Northwest started disappearing weeks ahead of schedule this year as the drought continues.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
UW stabbing suspect makes first court appearance, court documents reveal victim was stabbed 40 times
The suspect in Sunday’s fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old UW student made his first court appearance Thursday afternoon.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn cuts 5% of workforce in latest tech industry layoffs
LinkedIn, a social media platform built to help working professionals connect with others, laid off hundreds of employees.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Mariners and Live Nation are building a new concert venue near T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners and Live Nation are joining forces to create a new major concert venue near T-Mobile Park in Seattle's SODO neighborhood.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
13-year-old arrested after pointing stolen gun at driver in Bremerton
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday evening for allegedly pointing a stolen gun at a driver in unincorporated Bremerton.3 months ago
