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Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to attack Iranian bridges, power plants and other civilian targets
4 months ago
gas tax holiday...
Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio

Is a gas tax holiday realistic for WA drivers?

Here in Washington, how much political will is there to give a gas tax holiday a try?
4 months ago
I-5 one lane tuesday wednesday bellingham...
Frank Sumrall

Planned northbound I-5 overnight lane closures delayed near Bellingham

The closures on northbound I-5 that were to reduce the highway to one lane overnight Tuesday and Wednesday have been delayed.
4 months ago
Edgewick road slide repair storm north bend...
Jason Sutich

Storm-damaged road in North Bend reopens after 4-month closure

Southeast Edgewick Road in North Bend has reopened to normal, two-way traffic on Tuesday after months of storm-related repairs.
4 months ago
WA highway rank worst...
PAOLA TRISTAN ARRUDA, KIRO 7 NEWS

Washington’s highway system ranks among the worst in the nation, report finds

Washington's highway system is one of the least cost-effective in the country, according to a new report that ranks all 50 states.
4 months ago
pcc market seattle...
Jason Sutich

PCC Community Markets to open new Seattle store this fall

The 73-year-old community-owned grocery store, PCC Community Markets, has announced it will open a new store in Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood this fall.
4 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Bob Ferguson faces recall effort after failing to fill state campaign finance commission seats

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is facing a recall effort after he failed to promptly fill multiple seats on the Public Disclosure Commission.
4 months ago
Sehawks fan beats cancer...
Luke Duecy

Cancer-free after stage 3 diagnosis: Washington man shares recovery journey and Seahawks-fueled hope

A Washington Seahawks fan shares his inspiring journey to becoming cancer-free after a stage 3 prostate cancer diagnosis.
4 months ago
renton flock cameras automated license plate readers camera...
Jason Sutich

Renton Police shut down license plate cameras to comply with new privacy law

The Renton Police Department has temporarily shut off its Flock Safety automated license-plate reader cameras in compliance with a new bill regulating its use.
4 months ago
sr 18 potatoes truck...
Frank Sumrall

SR 18 reopens fully after truck carrying 80K pounds of potatoes overturned on highway

The westbound lanes of SR 18, near milepost 24, have reopened after a truck carrying 80,000 pounds of potatoes tipped over.
4 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

USPS to keep 80% of Amazon deliveries in new package deal

First reported by Reuters, Amazon will retain about 80% of its existing deliveries with USPS, equivalent to more than 1 billion packages a year.
4 months ago
whooping cough western washington...
Jason Sutich

3 whooping cough cases detected at Western Washington University

Whatcom County health officials have been alerted to a recent cluster of whooping cough cases at Western Washington University.
4 months ago
In this image provided by Sepahnews, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s official website, wreckage...
Frank Sumrall

Boeing device helped rescue downed US airmen in Iran, report says

Each airman stranded in Iran was carrying a standard-issue Boeing communication device, known as the Boeing Combat Survivor Evader Locator.
4 months ago
trump iran whole civilization die tonight...
Associated Press

Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that a “whole civilization will die tonight,” but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 p.m. EDT.
4 months ago
missing 14-year-old seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Missing 14-year-old last seen Monday in Seattle found safe

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) found a 14-year-old safely after he went missing Monday afternoon.
4 months ago
snowpack drought...
Alison Ahmoye, KIRO 7 News

Low snowpack sparks concerns about water supply and early wildfire dangers

Warm, sunny weather across western Washington may feel like an early taste of summer, but experts say it’s raising concerns about wildfire risk and the region’s water supply.
4 months ago
Mukilteo Speedway paving construction...
Chris Sullivan

Mukilteo Speedway paving about to start, bringing more than a year of construction

Work just got started to fix all the ruts, potholes, and other issues with the pavement on SR 525, otherwise known as the Mukilteo Speedway.
4 months ago
Seattle porsche ferry punch...
Jason Sutich

Ohio murder suspect with $500K warrant arrested by Seattle SWAT

An Ohio fugitive with a nationwide warrant for murder, felony assault, and trafficking cocaine was arrested Thursday by Seattle police.
4 months ago
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A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran.
4 months ago
Airbnb WA best travel...
Jason Sutich

Washington fishing village named America’s top ‘off-the-map’ destination by Airbnb

Sekiu, Washington is the No. 1 destination on Airbnb's first-ever "America off-the-map" list.
4 months ago
Washington man crocodile attack...
Frank Lenzi

72-year-old WA man survives crocodile attack during scuba diving trip in Cozumel

One minute, a 72-year-old Richland man was enjoying a swim. The next, his right arm was in a crocodile's mouth.
4 months ago
taxi crash re-arrest...
Frank Lenzi

Man re‑arrested in deadly Seattle taxi crash that killed 74‑year‑old

Seattle police re-arrest a man charged with vehicular homicide nearly two years after a speeding truck slammed into a taxi, killing a 74-year-old.
4 months ago
missing 14-year-old seattle...
Frank Lenzi

Two teenagers arrested in deadly shooting in Seattle’s CID

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting six months ago in Seattle’s Chinatown‑International District, police said.
4 months ago
fuel prices fishing fleet diesel...
Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio

Seattle’s fishing fleet feels the pinch from rising fuel prices 

As a captain prepared to head out to deep water in search of halibut and black cod, he said rising fuel prices means he has to factor in the cost of doing business.
4 months ago