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MyNorthwest Staff

25-year-old Mexican national sentenced after being caught with gun in stolen car in Seattle

A 25-year-old Mexican national was sentenced in Seattle on Friday after he was caught driving a stolen car with a gun inside.
4 months ago
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ERIC TUCKER AND ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Accused gunman at correspondents’ dinner was believed to be targeting top officials, Blanche says

The accused gunman who tried to storm the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is believed to have been targeting members of the Trump administration.
4 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It doesn’t look good’: King County council member deflates return-to-office protest arguments

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn has long supported a mandate requiring King County employees to return to the office at least three days a week.
4 months ago
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SEUNG MIN KIM, AAMER MADHANI, COLLIN BINKLEY, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, AND DAVID BAUDER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents’ dinner, Trump unharmed

President Donald Trump and other top leaders of the U.S. were evacuated from a dinner of White House correspondents Saturday after an unspecified threat.
4 months ago
A collision near Alderwood Mall on Tuesday sent an SUV with children inside flying upside down. (Ph...
Tom Brock

Drunk driver blamed for SUV rollover with kids inside

Police in Lynnwood say a DUI suspect caused a crash that sent an SUV with children inside flying upside down.
4 months ago
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Luke Duecy

Tech Talk: Seattle student’s Google Doodle celebrates hair as her ‘superpower,’ earns national spotlight

A Seattle-area high school senior has been named a national finalist in Doodle for Google, earning a spot for her artwork to be featured on the Google homepage on April 28.
4 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

Pioneer Square to become ‘walkable pedestrian zone’ during World Cup

Seattle’s Pioneer Square will be turned into a “walkable pedestrian zone” during this summer’s FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Field, city officials announced this week.
4 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

FEMA rejects hazard mitigation funding after Washington’s December storms

The federal government has rejected part of Gov. Bob Ferguson’s request for FEMA relief funding related to last December’s storms.
4 months ago
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James Lynch

Man who shot wheelchair-bound veteran sentenced to more than 3 years in prison

The man convicted of shooting a wheelchair-bound Navy veteran last July on Seattle's Waterfront was sentenced for his crime Friday.
4 months ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

‘The supporting information isn’t there’: Auditors say tracing King County homeless agency’s missing $13M will be difficult

Auditors reveal deep financial dysfunction at the King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA).
4 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

Man found shot on porch in Kent’s East Hill neighborhood

A man was found lying on his porch with gunshot wounds Friday in Kent's East Hill neighborhood.
4 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

Audit finds security gaps, training issues at King County Medical Examiner’s Office

The King County Medical Examiner's Office has some changes to consider after the findings of a recent audit were released.
4 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Nearly 9,000 were without power in Kitsap County

Nearly 9,000 people were without power in Kitsap County.
4 months ago
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Luke Duecy

Moody’s warns of possible Washington credit downgrade over budget reserves, raising borrowing-cost concerns

Moody's cautions about a possible downgrade of Washington's credit rating, highlighting ongoing financial concerns in the state.
4 months ago
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Jason Sloss, KIRO 7 News

Microsoft offering voluntary retirement to thousands of employees

A first for Microsoft – the company is offering a one-time voluntary retirement package.
4 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

Seattle parents clash with school district over Adams Elementary principal appointment

Tensions flared more than once this week over the newly appointed principal of Seattle's Adams Elementary School, located in Ballard.
4 months ago
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Julia Dallas

70-year-old traffic flagger rushed to hospital after being hit by dump truck in Capitol Hill

A 70-year-old traffic flagger was hospitalized after being struck by a dump truck in Capitol Hill on Friday morning.
4 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Bald eagle recovering at WA wildlife center after being shot in face

A bald eagle is recovering at a Snohomish wildlife rehabilitation center after being shot in the face.
4 months ago
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Jason Sutich

‘Completely shocked’: Tacoma dog trainer recalls moment she saw footage of staged dogfight at facility

A 60-year-old employee at a Tacoma dog training facility was charged Tuesday for teaching two dogs to fight each other last year, leading to both dogs being injured.
4 months ago
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Luke Duecy

King County Regional Homelessness Authority gets ready to face the public as audit fallout intensifies

The governing board of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is set to meet publicly as it faces mounting fallout from a scathing audit.
4 months ago
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Manda Factor

Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs: World Baseball Classic disrupted Cal Raleigh’s timing at the plate

Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez, and Josh Naylor each singled in the ninth inning to complete the comeback. Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs said the team badly needed the victory.
4 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Heated socks sold at Costco recalled following reports of severe burns

Costco is recalling heated socks it sold after multiple people reported suffering "severe burns."
4 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Wrong-way crash leaves victim trapped in car for nearly an hour

A driver was trapped in his car for nearly an hour after he was the victim of a wrong-way crash in Olympia Thursday night.
4 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

All lanes reopen on northbound I-405 after car fire erupts

Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were shut down after a car erupted in flames Thursday morning.
4 months ago