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Israel says it likely killed Aysenur Ezgi Eygi by mistake

Sep 10, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | L.B. Gilbert

The Israeli military said Tuesday an American activist killed in the West Bank last week was likely shot “indirectly and unintentionally” by its soldiers, drawing a strong rebuke from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the activist’s family. Israel said a criminal investigation has been launched into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old activist from Seattle who was taking part in a demonstration against settlements in the Palestinian territory.
Bridge work in 3 counties may alter plans

Aug 23, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | Nate Connors |L.B. Gilbert

The tangled web of traffic will wind even tighter this weekend in and around the Puget Sound region due to multiple closures. Consider this weekend traffic update a warning to stay away from these areas, if possible. SR 520 bridge to closeThe 115,000 commuters who travel across Lake Washington on the State Route 520 (SR520) toll bridge daily will have to choose another route when traveling this weekend.
North Cascades Hwy. closed near Diablo Lake due to wildfire

Jul 18, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | Bill Kaczaraba |L.B. Gilbert

Hwy 20 closed at milepost 158. (National Parks Service map) (National Parks Service map) Share MyNorthwest Content Editor A wildfire has forced the closure of North Cascades Hwy. (SR 20) west at milepost 158, a Washington Department of Transportation post on X said. The agency said no detour is available. The fire is near the Easy Pass trailhead in southeastern Whatcom County. At last check, the fire was 100 acres with no containment. There is no timeframe for reopening.
BREAKING: Donald Trump whisked off stage in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd

Jul 13, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | Bill Kaczaraba |L.B. Gilbert

BREAKING: Donald Trump whisked off stage in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd Share MyNorthwest Content Editor BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
Invest in our Veterans

May 22, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | L.B. Gilbert

Invest in our Veterans Share KIRO Newsradio has teamed up with Global Credit Union to support our veterans with the Invest in Our Veterans program!For more than 75 years, Global Credit Union has been committed to our military communities — with 24/7/365 U.S.-based live support, affordable financial services, and employee volunteerism and aid to organizations that back our military and their families.
Woman shot, killed outside Richland elementary school

Apr 22, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | Julia Dallas |L.B. Gilbert

A woman was shot and killed near a Richland elementary school. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7) (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7) Share MyNorthwest Content Editor The Tri-City Herald reported Tri-Cities police locked down William Wiley Elementary School in Richland, which was in the middle of dismissal. Police are currently looking for the suspected shooter, but have the suspect’s house locked down.
BREAKING: Semi Bird wins endorsement for governor from state GOP

Apr 20, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | Bill Kaczaraba |L.B. Gilbert

Republican Semi Bird wins his party's nomination for governor. (KREM-TV) Share MyNorthwest Content Editor Republican candidate for governor Semi Bird has won the endorsement of the GOP state convention on Saturday. Leading candidate Dave Reichert withdrew from the process on Friday amid chaos and disarray on the convention’s first day. Bird said he was unfazed by it all.
Prepare for I-5 traffic as projects return to South Seattle

Mar 22, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | Nate Connors |L.B. Gilbert

I-5 near Seneca Street (Photo: Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio) (Photo: Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio) Share KIRO Newsradio Traffic Reporter Drivers who commute on Interstate 5 (I-5) south this weekend will experience backups through Tukwila. The Revive I-5 Project, designed to improve the driving surface of the freeway, is taking up another weekend to stay on track.
Body of missing Mercer Island man found in Grays Harbor county

Mar 11, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | Bill Kaczaraba |L.B. Gilbert

Missing Mercer Island man. (KIRO 7) Share MyNorthwest Content Editor The body of a missing Mercer Island man has been found in Grays Harbor. According to the Mercer Island Police Department, 74-year-old Curtis Engeland died due to a sharp force injury to the neck. His death is being ruled a homicide. Engeland was last seen on Feb. 23 near his home on Mercer Island. His body was found in Cosmopolis, southeast of Aberdeen.
Invasive European green crab could spell disaster for Washington’s seafood industry

Feb 2, 2024 | mynorthwest.com | Kate Stone |L.B. Gilbert

As Washington’s coastal Dungeness crab commercial season opens this week— a mean, green menace continues to threaten to create a “crab crisis” in the Pacific Northwest. KIRO Newsradio’s Kate Stone was invited by a local seafood company to get a firsthand look at the efforts to quell the invasion of European green crabs in Washington waters.