Latest MyNorthwest Local and Pacific Northwest News

John Curley Show

Joe Kent breaks silence on Iran War resignation: ‘We’ve painted ourselves into a corner’

Nearly two months after Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, he shared his side of what led to this decision.

4 months ago

James Lynch

Suspect in Pierce County stabbing arrested after SWAT standoff

Pierce County deputies have arrested a suspect in a stabbing that left a 38-year-old man in critical condition outside a restaurant.

4 months ago

Charlie Harger

Homeless man with three prior arrests held on $1 million bail for alleged rape of 15-year-old near Seattle bus stop

A homeless man who allegedly rode up to a 15-year-old girl at a Seattle bus stop, lured her into the woods, and raped her has been charged.

4 months ago

Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

‘Legally Blonde’ prequel on Prime Video takes place in Seattle

Long before Elle Woods headed to Harvard for law school, she and her iconic chihuahua, Bruiser, spent some time living in Seattle.

4 months ago

Julia Dallas

Contractor begins scaling process as WSDOT works to reopen SR 20 near Diablo Lake

A contractor for the Washington State Department of Transportation has begun the scaling process on SR 20 near Diablo Lake.

4 months ago

Seattle shooting 17-year-old high point...

Jason Sutich

‘Feared for her life’: Knife-wielding man confronted during car prowl in Little Saigon

A 32-year-old knife-wielding man was arrested after an attempted burglary in the Little Saigon neighborhood on Tuesday.

4 months ago

Manda Factor

How much is Seattle spending on the 2026 World Cup? Nearly $32 million and counting

Seattle is moving to accept more than $18 million in grant funding and contributions to support the city's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

4 months ago

Van explosion Everett Police Parking Lot...

Frank Lenzi

Van explosion in Everett Police South Precinct parking lot; driver arrested

Everett Police are investigating a van fire and explosion that rocked the parking lot of their South Precinct on Everett Mall Way Tuesday night. A white van pulled into the parking lot at approximately 9:15 p.m., according to a Facebook post from Everett PD. Officers heard an explosion shortly after and saw the van engulfed […]

4 months ago

Jason Sutich

Everett road rage incident escalates to shooting, 1 hospitalized

A road rage incident sent one victim to the hospital after a shooting ensued late Tuesday night in Everett.

4 months ago

Manda Factor

IRS extends WA tax deadline again after storms, flooding

Washington residents affected by severe storms, and flooding that began in December now have until Aug. 5 to file their federal tax returns and make payments.

4 months ago

Jason Sutich

Fire engulfs wine production facility near Mattawa with 4.5M gallons inside

A wine production facility caught fire near Mattawa on Tuesday, with 4.5 million gallons of wine inside it.

4 months ago

sheriff derek sanders small police departments...

Frank Sumrall

Sheriff Derek Sanders asks to have own salary frozen amid ‘tough economic conditions’ plaguing Thurston County

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is asking the county commission on salaries to freeze his pay ... again.

4 months ago

King County Assessor John Wilson gps monitor...

Luke Duecy

King County Assessor John Wilson ordered to wear GPS monitor as judge cites social media post amid domestic case

Judge mandates GPS monitor for King County assessor amid domestic violence case concerns.

4 months ago

DAVID BAUDER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer who raced yachts, owned huge chunks of the American West and transformed the news business by launching CNN in 1980, has died at age 87.

4 months ago

hit child on bike sidewalk spokane county...

Manda Factor

Woman drove onto sidewalk, tried to hit child on bike in Spokane County, deputies say

A 56-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly drove onto a sidewalk and tried to hit a child on a bike in a Cheney-area neighborhood.

4 months ago

James Lynch

‘They took our boy’: Family offers reward, begs for tips six years after 18-year-old killed in Rainier Beach

Authorities seek public assistance after 18-year-old Connor was shot in Rainier Beach, devastating his family and community.

4 months ago

John Curley Show

$1 trillion for ‘three thousandths of one degree’: ‘What Does It Cost?’ director warns of WA net-zero price tag

Ken Peterson warned of the financial consequences of Washington and Oregon's net-zero plan.

4 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Human remains discovered at Tukwila home

Tukwila police discovered human remains at a home Tuesday morning near South 148th Street and 42nd Avenue South.

4 months ago

Jason Sutich

Second suspect arrested in violent, unprovoked assault of 77-year-old Seattle man

The second suspect in connection with a violent and unprovoked assault of a 77-year-old man was arrested Monday in Redmond.

4 months ago

A side-by-side photo of the stuck dog in Lake Stevens and Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue crews ac...

Jason Sutich

‘Happy as ever’: Dog rescued after getting stuck under Lake Stevens patio

A dog stuck under the outdoor patio of a Lake Stevens home was rescued last week after several Snohomish firefighters sprang into action to safely free the pup.