Julia Dallas
Tacoma grocery store owner indicted in alleged food stamp fraud scheme
A Tacoma grocery owner faces indictment for allegedly defrauding the SNAP program.4 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Washington closes campgrounds, cuts recreation services amid $8M budget shortfall
Washington's DNR shuts down campgrounds, impacting recreation services for 2026 due to budget constraints.4 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘I am shocked and outraged’: $13 million in public funds unaccounted for in King County homelessness agency
Seattle leaders demand reforms after $13M unaccounted for in KCRHA program, raising concerns over public fund management.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Judge keeps court hearings open to media in Fall City family murder case
A judge ruled Wednesday that the media may continue to attend hearings in the Fall City murder case involving a teenage suspect.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘After the fact is where we’re falling down’: Seattle production company director who found stash of stolen items hits roadblock with SPD
A Seattle production director and studio owner clash with SPD after thieves target local businesses, leaving questions unanswered.4 months ago
Julia Dallas
Renton police restarts license plate reader cameras after pausing to comply with new state law
Renton PD resumes license plate reader (ALPR) cameras use after pausing for state law compliance.4 months ago
BROOKE GRIFFIN, KIRO 7
Rising gas prices drive up sales for used electric vehicles
Car experts say used-electric vehicle sales are rapidly spiking. They say the rising gas prices are a big part of the increase in sales.4 months ago
Jason Sutich
28-year-old stabbed, left with knife stuck in his hand in Roosevelt
A 28-year-old man was stabbed Tuesday night in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood, which left him with the knife stuck in his hand.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Dozens of King County workers protest return-to-office mandate in downtown Seattle
Roughly 75 King County workers packed themselves into the lobby of the county's downtown Seattle office building Tuesday to protest a return-to-office mandate.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Is anyone really surprised that Starbucks is leaving Seattle?
Starbucks is moving even more of its headquarters out of Seattle. What strikes me isn’t the move itself — it’s the surprise people seem to feel about it.4 months ago
Jason Sutich
Kirkland casino company closes SeaTac location, lays off 65 employees
Approximately 65 employees have been laid off by a Kirkland-based casino company, Maverick Gaming, as the company shuttered its Silver Dollar SeaTac Casino.4 months ago
Luke Duecy
The Spin: Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans faces questions over crime data, creates competing spin
Erika Evans highlighted early accomplishments while facing renewed scrutiny over how her office measures crime and public safety in Seattle.4 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘We can’t make this stuff up’: DUI driver 5x over limit, arrested near Wenatchee
A DUI arrest was made Tuesday night near the Wenatchee River Basin after the driver blew more than five times the legal limit.4 months ago
Jason Sutich
Whatcom County warns of fentanyl additive that Narcan can’t reverse
Whatcom County has found evidence of a new substance, medetomidine, that has been mixed with fentanyl in Washington, leading to overdoses or serious withdrawal.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Pedestrian killed by truck in Port Orchard late Tuesday night
A 41-year-old man from Silverdale was hit and killed by a truck in unincorporated Port Orchard late Tuesday night, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.4 months ago
Associated Press
Earth Day started as a US ‘teach-in’ 56 years ago. Now it’s a global event
April 22 is Earth Day, an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet that is now home to some 8 billion humans.4 months ago
Jason Sutich
Gates Foundation launches review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The Gates Foundation has announced it is investigating past engagements with the notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
These WA school districts rank among the state’s best for academic success, progress
The Washington State Superintendent published a list acknowledging the top 25 districts in the state for academic achievement and academic progress.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
More than 2,500 PSE customers without power in Woodinville Wednesday morning
More than 2,500 Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers were without power in Woodinville early Wednesday morning.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
13 people displaced after lit cigarette causes Lynnwood townhouse fire
Firefighters have determined a fire that damaged two townhouses Tuesday afternoon in Lynnwood was caused by a lit cigarette.4 months ago
Alison Ahmoye, KIRO 7 News
Shoreline and Seattle communities mourn sudden death of beloved teacher and coach
Students and athletes in northeast Seattle and Shoreline are reeling after the death of popular teacher and coach, Adam Weybright.4 months ago
James Lynch
‘Somebody knows who did this’: $50K reward offered in hit-and-run death of Port Angeles air ambulance pilot
Help solve the hit-and-run death of Port Angeles pilot Robert Rathvon. A $50K reward is offered for crucial information.4 months ago
Jason Sutich
Elderly man beaten, left on pavement in unprovoked downtown Seattle attack
A 29-year-old man was arrested over the weekend for injuring a 77-year-old man during an unprovoked assault in downtown Seattle.4 months ago
