MyNorthwest Staff
Costco food court favorite on borrowed time as new item tests in Chicago
Costco has been quietly testing a new food court item, and it may replace a fan favorite.6 months ago
Luke Duecy
Burien police decline charges after video appears to show woman brandishing gun at students protesting ICE
Burien police said they do not plan to pursue charges after a video appeared to show a woman flashing a handgun at students protesting ICE.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle says it’s ready for 750K FIFA World Cup fans — but wants 80% to leave their cars at home
The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in 33 days, and local leaders say the city is ready to handle the roughly 750,000 fans expected to descend on the city.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
3 King County beaches closed after poop detected in water — 1 tests 44x above safe levels
As the summer heat ramps up in the region, health officials warned that several King County beaches have returned high bacteria samples.6 months ago
James Lynch
Mercer Island woman sues Alaska Airlines after 200-foot plunge in severe turbulence
A Mercer Island woman filed a lawsuit accusing Alaska Airlines of negligence after a holiday flight out of Seattle suddenly plunged into severe turbulence.6 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Nobody was suspecting a serious infectious disease’: UW director warns hantavirus shows world isn’t ready for next pandemic
Dr. Peter Rabinowitz said the local risk of hantavirus isn't what worries him — it's that the world remains unprepared for the next pandemic.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Bluetooth connection links 15-year-old to stolen car crash in South Seattle
A 15-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after a Bluetooth connection linked him to crashing a stolen car through a fence in South Seattle.6 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Tacoma Fire says ‘nothing suspicious’ after blaze at historic building
Investigators are leaning toward an electrical issue as the most likely cause of a fire that erupted on the rooftop of Tacoma's historic Temple Theatre.6 months ago
Manda Factor
Five WA Supreme Court seats are on the ballot this fall, and the stakes have never been higher
Washington voters will decide an unusually high number of Supreme Court races this fall, with five of the court's nine seats on the ballot.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Man booked after allegedly stealing ‘O’ from Tacoma Police sign, damaging front gate
A man was arrested Monday on suspicion of vandalizing the Tacoma Police Department's (TPD) headquarters signage.6 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Ursula: ‘Governor Ferguson, what about suspending the CCA?’ as local inflation nears a full point above national rate
"My question is, Governor Ferguson, what about suspending the CCA?" Ursula asked.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Viral ‘speedrun’ trend reaches Seattle as crowbar-wielding protesters break into Church of Scientology
A trend online found its way to Seattle as multiple "protesters," one being armed with a crowbar, forced entry into the Church of Scientology in Queen Anne.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Governor Ferguson denies clemency for man who killed Spokane father in front of wife and baby
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson denied clemency for Travis ComesLast, the man convicted of shooting 20-year-old Christopher Gongyin in the head in front of his wife and infant daughter.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
From 9K acres to just 6.4: WA continues annual battle against ‘aggressive’ invasive weed
Washington's annual treatment of Spartina, an aggressive invasive weed in the state's important estuaries, will begin on June 1 and continue through November.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
‘Top Gun’ turns 40: What the franchise means to someone who lost his brother in Iraq
KIRO's Frank Lenzi has been obsessed with Top Gun for 40 years. It started with his brother Gregg. As both films return to theaters, one seat stays empty.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Hit-and-run crash on I-405 in Renton seriously injures motorcyclist, southbound lanes reopen
Southbound I-405 has reopened in Renton after multiple lanes were shut down early Tuesday morning when a hit-and-run crash involving a car and a motorcycle led to a serious injury.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Kent man shoots and kills 70-year-old father before taking his own life
A 48-year-old man shot and killed his father in Kent Tuesday night before taking his own life, the Kent Police Department confirmed.6 months ago
Arthur Au Yeung
Best restaurants in Ballard 2026: Four must-try spots for every craving
Ballard is thankfully a food hot spot, and here are my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘If you abuse children, we will find you’: Kent man indicted for producing child sex abuse material
A 32-year-old man from Kent was indicted for producing and possessing child sex abuse material.6 months ago
Nate Connors
Full overnight closures on I-405 near Bellevue this week
WSDOT announces overnight closures on I-405 for crucial roadwork. Plan ahead to avoid delays during your commute.6 months ago
James Lynch
$2 million bail set for suspect accused of killing Lake City taproom employee ‘Q’
A judge has set bail at $2 million for a man accused of gunning down a 25‑year‑old employee inside a Lake City beer bar.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
Crews battle 2-alarm fire at historic Temple Theater in downtown Tacoma
The Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) now has a fire at the historic Temple Theater downtown under control.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Amazon’s new 30-minute delivery service goes live in Seattle
Amazon has rolled out its new 30-minute delivery service for customers in four major U.S. cities, including Seattle.6 months ago
