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Vancouver police secure the scene after a car drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vanco...

Man drives into crowd at Filipino festival in Vancouver, killing 11 people, police say

A man drove into a crowd at a Vancouver festival, resulting in 11 fatalities and numerous injuries. Police are investigating the incident.
2 days ago
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Luke Duecy

Local nonprofit hits charitable high despite overall downward trend in donations

Local nonprofit Impact West Seattle celebrates a milestone despite donation trends, supporting area organizations since 2018.
2 days ago

Los Angeles police release video of armed confrontation that wounded author, wife of Weezer bassist

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have released video from the shooting of author Jillian Lauren, the wife of a Weezer band member, during a chaotic backyard confrontation that culminated in a volley of gunfire. Lauren’s wounds were not life-threatening in the April 8 shooting in the northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock, […]
3 days ago
Skagit County will host unclaimed remains ceremony (Photo Credit: Getty Images)...
Jonah Oaklief

Skagit County to host unclaimed remains ceremony

Join Skagit County on May 2nd at Mount Vernon Cemetery for a solemn remembrance ceremony honoring unclaimed remains.
3 days ago
Seattle to go full bloom on naked gardening day (Jessica Damiano via AP)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle goes full bloom on naked gardening day

Discover how Seattle celebrates Naked Gardening Day!
3 days ago
Vigil honors the lives lost in Renton crash. (Photo Courtesy of ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)...
Frank Lenzi

Teen sentenced for Renton crash that killed four, including three children

A young man responsible for a crash in Renton that killed four people—including three children—learned his fate Friday during an emotional sentencing hearing. Chase Jones, 19, was sentenced to 17½ years in prison for the deadly collision.
4 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

30,000 people without power in Pierce County after mechanical issue

The Peninsula Light Company is restoring power for residents between the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor areas after a mechanical failure shut down an entire power system.
4 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle police issue alert after 14-year-old girl goes missing

The Seattle Police Department has issued a missing person alert for Maryam, a 14-year-old girl last seen near the Hillman City neighborhood.
4 days ago
wsu fraternity hazing...
Frank Sumrall

WSU Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity shut down until 2030 for hazing

Washington State University (WSU) is shutting down one of its fraternities for the rest of the decade due to multiple hazing violations.
4 days ago
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Paul Holden

Festivities around Seattle this weekend: Dancing, Earth Day, street festivals

Discover weekend activities in Seattle, from dancing to Earth Day events and vibrant street festivals.
4 days ago
bellevue rideshare driver...
Luke Duecy

Prosecutors charge rideshare driver accused of groping teen

A rideshare driver accused of groping a teenager earlier this year has been charged. He pleaded not guilty.
5 days ago
Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, is escorted into co...

Judge maintains death penalty as possible punishment for Bryan Kohberger despite autism diagnosis

A judge allows the death penalty as a potential punishment for Bryan Kohberger amid his autism diagnosis in the Idaho murder trial.
5 days ago
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Julia Dallas

Washington AG’s Office launches new sexual assault reporting website

The Washington AG's Office has unveiled a sexual assault reporting website for survivors in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
5 days ago
King County Health Official: 'Measles is having a field day', April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)Cre...
Frank Lenzi

King County Health Official: ‘Measles is having a field day’

Measles cases rise alarmingly in the U.S. and worldwide. Learn about the risks and preventative measures for your health.
5 days ago
Nine more international students join Trump Administration lawsuit. April 18, 2025, in Washington. ...
MyNorthwest Staff

Nine more international students sue Trump Administration

Nine more students file a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of immigration policies.
5 days ago
The FBI is working to stop a surge of laser-pointing incidents involving airplanes in the Seattle a...
Frank Lenzi

FBI investigates surge of laser pointing incidents at Washington airports

Surge in laser-pointing at planes since March 2024 prompts FBI intervention in Seattle and Spokane.
5 days ago
Image: Photos of 4-year-old Ariel Garcia of Everett...
Jonah Oaklief

Everett mom accused of fatally stabbing son 16 times will stand trial

An Everett mother, deemed mentally competent, faces trial for the fatal stabbing of her four-year-old son.
5 days ago
California man sentenced in northern border human smuggling scheme (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)...
Frank Lenzi

California man sentenced in northern border human smuggling scheme

A California resident who is a citizen of India is headed to prison in connection with a human smuggling scheme along the on the northern border.
5 days ago
redicab driver murder...
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

Former JBLM soldier sentenced to life in prison for murder of Redicab driver

The trial for former JBLM soldier Jonathan Kang Lee began and ended in one day Wednesday, as he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Redicab driver Nick Hokema.
5 days ago
Man shot dead in Spanaway....
Frank Lenzi

Young man dead after dozens of shots fired in Spanaway

A young man was found dead Wednesday night after dozens of shots were fired in Spanaway, authorities said. Neighbors began reporting gunfire at 10:36 p.m., according to a news release from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. “Residents called to report hearing 20-30 gunshots at the 17400 block of 17th Avenue East and then seeing a […]
5 days ago
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Luke Duecy

WA’s only nonprofit serving exercise therapy for paralyzed patients to close for good

Pushing Boundaries, a nonprofit vital for neurological therapy, risks permanent closure.
5 days ago
Pike Place Market street closed...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pike Place Market business owner says street closure stalls sales

Starting Wednesday, Pike Place Market partially closes to cars to improve safety and reduce congestion in Seattle.
6 days ago
ban the address spokane...
MyNorthwest Staff

WA city becomes first in nation to ‘ban the address’ for job applications

Spokane's historic vote passes "Ban the Address" ordinance, protecting job seekers from address-related discrimination.
6 days ago
Seattle police release photos of motorcycle after woman dies in South Seattle hit-and-run....
Jake Chapman, ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News and ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News Staff

Seattle police release photos of motorcycle after woman dies in South Seattle hit-and-run

One of the two people hit by a motorcycle at busy Seattle intersection last Friday has died from her injuries. On Wednesday, Seattle police released photos taken by a Metro bus, showing what they described as a 1988-1999 Honda Goldwing GL1500.
6 days ago