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Myanmar Thailand earthquake...
Associated Press

Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

A powerful earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand, causing destruction and claiming more than 150 lives. Recovery efforts underway.
1 month ago
SR-599 backup. (WSDOT)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Pedestrian dies in crash on NB 599 and East Marginal Way

A person died after he was hit by a vehicle on northbound SR 599 and East Marginal Way.
1 month ago
FILE - Alaska Airlines aircraft sits in the airline's hangar at Seattle-Tacoma International Airpor...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sea-Tac Airport gets new direct route to this popular overseas destination

Alaska Airlines expands international service with a direct route from Seattle to Seoul, enhancing travel options for passengers.
1 month ago
Red Light Cameras edmonds...
Frank Lenzi

Red-light cameras coming to two dangerous Edmonds intersections

Two dangerous Edmonds intersections will have automated red-light cameras starting Friday.
1 month ago
Photo: King County Executive Dow Constantine...
Julia Dallas

Dow Constantine officially named Sound Transit CEO, with hefty $450K salary

Dow Constantine will lead Sound Transit amid technical challenges and safety concerns as the new CEO.
1 month ago
arrests...
James Lynch

Seattle audit shows alarming increase in gun violence post-pandemic

A Seattle gun violence audit showed a surge in post-COVID pandemic gun violence.
1 month ago
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver weighed in, again, on the future of the NBA in Seattle. (Photo by Thea...
MyNorthwest Staff

NBA returning to Seattle? You won’t like Commissioner Adam Silver’s answer

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is being cagey about a team returning to Seattle.
1 month ago
Puyallup Fire...
Frank Lenzi

Puyallup house fire leaves two people, including firefighter, injured

A house fire in Puyallup left two people injured Wednesday night, including a firefighter. Crews were called to a home in the 10900 block of 62nd St. E. in Puyallup at 11:25 p.m. The injuries to both individuals were minor, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR). CPFR and the Pierce County Fire Marshal […]
1 month ago
Seattle payroll tax...
Julia Dallas

Seattle Chamber of Commerce responds to ‘volatile’ $47M-short payroll tax as jobs leave city

Mayor Harrell's 2024 report reveals a nearly $50M deficit, raising concerns about job loss in Seattle.
1 month ago
sewage spill magnuson park...
Frank Sumrall

Stay out of the water! Sewage spill reported off Magnuson Park

The Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation is reporting a sewage spill in Magnuson Park off the boat launch.
1 month ago
pasco man fentanyl...
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

Pasco man sentenced to over 10 years for fentanyl trafficking, assaulting officer

The Department of Justice says a Pasco man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was found with 10,000 fentanyl pills and tried to assault a Richland Police Officer.
1 month ago
The Seattle Mariners' TV situation has indeed changed for 2025 – and in a big way that fans have ...
Luke Duecy

Opening Day means high hopes and big expectations for M’s Fans

Opening Day for Major League Baseball has arrived, and thousands of Seattle Mariners fans are expected to pack T-Mobile Park for Thursday’s home opener against the Athletics, formerly known as the Oakland Athletics. I wanted to know what it is about Opening Day that gets fans so excited, so yesterday, I headed down to the […]
1 month ago
Washington State Department of Health front entrance...
Bill Kaczaraba

Trump administration cuts $130 million in grants from Washington Health Department

The Trump administration announced big cuts to state health departments, including in Washington state. It's set to lose $130 million in grants.
1 month ago
homeless shelter CID...
Frank Sumrall

Low-barrier homeless shelter in Seattle shut down, community claimed it led to crime

A homeless shelter, dubbed the Navigation Center located within the Chinatown-International District in Seattle, has officially closed its doors.
1 month ago
Insurance negotiation letter...
Brandon Thompson, ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News

Insurance negotiation letter concerns patients one week before contracts end

The clock is ticking for 1.6 million people in Washington State to maintain access to their health care providers as they negotiate with their insurance company.
1 month ago
An Everett home was struck by lightning causing the roof to catch fire with a family still inside....
Samantha Lomibao, ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News

Everett home hit by lightning, roof catches fire with family inside

An Everett family caught by surprise as lightning ignites their roof during Wednesday's thunderstorms.
1 month ago
Boise with the Idaho State Capitol in the background. (Getty Images)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Should Idaho make English the state’s official language?

Voters will soon decide whether English will be the official language of Idaho.
1 month ago
Martin Stadium at WSU where scammers are targeting student-athletes. (Photo: Getty Images)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Scammers target WSU student athletes

Police report student-athletes at Washington State University (WSU) are being targeted by a new scam.
1 month ago
Amtrak conductor...
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

Amtrak pulls train services in Cascades; here’s what you need to know

Corrosion on its Horizon railcars has prompted Amtrak to cancel several routes nationwide.
1 month ago
Pralay Kumar Kar...
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

2nd suspect arrested in elaborate scam of 71-year-old Sequim woman

Authorities have arrested a second person in connection with an elaborate scam of a 71-year-old woman in Sequim.
1 month ago
waterfront park all-gender bathroom...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle’s $2M all-gender bathroom: Waterfront Park gets flush new look

The Waterfront Park nestled in Seattle's downtown neighborhood held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the installation of a new bathroom with six all-gender stalls.
1 month ago
New safety regulations have been introduced for bars open past 2 a.m. (Photo: Bill Kaczaraba, MyNor...
Bill Kaczaraba

‘Persistent gun violence is unacceptable’: New safety measures unveiled for bars open past 2 a.m.

Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle has introduced a new ordinance aimed at improving safety at bars operating after 2 a.m. The proposed legislation mandates that these establishments maintain up-to-date city permits and licenses, employ two security guards, implement video surveillance, draft a safety plan, and permit police entry. “This bill underscores our commitment to the security […]
1 month ago
Washington health officials say the best way to prevent whooping cough is vaccination. (Photo: Gett...
Bill Kaczaraba

Whooping cough cases continue to surge in Seattle, and across Washington

Whooping cough cases continue to surge in Seattle and across Washington state.
1 month ago
Man seen keying Tesla. (Photo: ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)...
Jason Sloss, ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News

Seattle attack on Tesla: Car owners share vandalism video with ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7

Attacks on Teslas continue around the Puget Sound and video shows person keying a car.
1 month ago