MyNorthwest Staff
Man sentenced to 45 years in killing of WSP Justin Schaffer
A judge has sentenced a man to 45 years in prison for hitting and killing a state trooper with his car as he was placing spike strips on I-5.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Amazon Prime adding free Grubhub meal delivery for members
The deal is part of a partnership between Amazon and Just Eat Takeaway, the Amsterdam-based delivery company that bought Grubhub in 2020 for $7.3 billion.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
King County tackles short and long term plans to restrict local gun violence
Since the mass shooting in Uvalde, 106 mass shootings have occurred across the U.S., resulting in 113 casualties and 493 people injured.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Charleena Lyles inquest: Jury finds officers used reasonable force in deadly 2017 shooting
The jury ruled it did not appear as though a reasonably effective alternative to deadly force existed, and that the amount of force used was reasonable.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
14-year-old girl dead after shooting in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood
A girl is dead after a shooting in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood, according to the Tacoma Police Department.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA AG orders $500,000 in restitution from UW sorority over rent payment scheme
A UW sorority is accused of taking "advantage of students" by kicking them out during the pandemic but still charging them for housing.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Senator Liias talks plans to ‘lid’ I-5 as maintenance continues
The movement to lid I-5 between Madison and Denny has been floating around for years now, but now has a big public name advocating for it; Senator Marko Liias.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Two bodies recovered after trench collapse in Shoreline
The bodies of two men killed in Monday's trench collapse have been recovered this morning around 4:10 a.m.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SPD once again eyes termination of parking officer who referenced lynching of BLM protestors
Jonathan Skeie, a formerly terminated but since reinstated Parking Enforcement Officer who made racially-charged remarks, is once again at odds with SPD.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Dedo’s daily crime report: Sheriff looks for man that shot woman in face
A Tacoma man is arrested for firing his gun in his home and found with illegal weaponry, Graham deputies arrest a man that shot at an officer on patrol, and the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect that shot a woman in the face4 years ago
Deborah Horne
No new mask mandate in Pierce County despite rising COVID-19 cases
The CDC says people in 15 Washington counties should begin wearing masks indoors again due to high COVID-19 transmission. So far, the state is not issuing an indoor mask mandate. An infectious disease doctor at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital does not believe a mask mandate would work. But is COVID-19 spreading? Absolutely. And she thinks that when […]4 years ago
Associated Press
Forest Service green-lights new monitors on Glacier Peak
The U.S. Forest Service has given the green light to install new seismometers on Glacier Peak, classified as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the United States.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Seattle City Light is bringing EV2 curbside charging to a neighborhood near you
Good news for those who are considering owning an electric vehicle but don't know where to charge it4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Signs, cameras proposed amid spike in car break-ins at King County trailheads
Councilmember Reagan Dunn said there has been an increase in car prowls at parking lots of trailheads as more people are getting outdoors.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Sumner Police investigating hates crimes involving churches
Sumner Police are investigating suspected hate crimes at two houses of worship that were vandalized early Tuesday morning.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Council pledges $1 million to help those seeking abortions from out of state
The full council voted with the ordinance passing 8-1, arguing that the expenditure was justified because the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
WA lawmaker says launch of 988 system has the opportunity to ‘save lives’
Washington is far ahead of the pack on that front as one of only four states to pass implementation legislation including a comprehensive funding plan.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Harborview‘s number of firework-related injuries over the July Fourth weekend dips
2022 was better than your average year -- at least in King County -- for the number of Fourth of July-related injuries and property damage.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma woman pleads guilty defrauding $600,000 from friends
A 40-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to committing a series of schemes to defraud friends and acquaintances of more than $600,000 over nearly 10 years.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Police charge man with DUI in fatal crash on I-5
At 11:00 a.m. yesterday, July 4, a serious collision occurred on I-5 near 145th St.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
Bellevue Police has new transparency and accountability website
The website has crime statistics, trends, community engagement efforts, use of force reports, and information about diversity within the department.4 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Air quality dips to unhealthy in some areas due to calm weather and fireworks smoke
Calm weather and light winds around the Puget Sound mean fireworks smoke is going to stick around in the low levels of the atmosphere into Tuesday morning.4 years ago
Dalton Day
WA indigenous sovereignty in question after SCOTUS ruling on state-tribal domain
The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Federal Government and the State have select, concurrent jurisdiction over Indian country.4 years ago
