Julia Dallas

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Julia Dallas is a content editor for MyNorthwest. She's a Washington native and grew up in Adna. After earning her journalism degree from the University of Washington, she started working as a promotions assistant for Bonneville. She then earned her master's degree from Syracuse University. After that, she worked as a web producer for KIRO 7 before coming back to Bonneville to join the MyNorthwest team. She loves pet sitting her friend's dogs and taking dance classes in her free time.

Local zoo animals become mothers for the first time

Woodland Park Zoo and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium both have news! Two animals are experiencing motherhood for the first time.
34 minutes ago

Washington sex offender caught allegedly traveling to sexually assault teen

A 27-year-old registered Washington sex offender was caught while he was allegedly traveling to Oregon to sexually assault a teen.
3 hours ago

2 Seattle schools to say goodbye to cell phones in the fall

Starting this fall, students at Seattle's Hamilton International Middle School will have to lock up their cell phones during school hours.
4 hours ago

Seattle scholarship celebrates LGBTQ+ community

Founded in 1991, the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund, with the help of Carter Subaru, has invested almost $6 million in 552 scholars.
4 hours ago

‘Very emotional situation:’ Milton officer run over, dragged through parking lot

A Milton officer was severely injured while he was trying to take down a suspect on Wednesday in a Taco Bell parking lot.
1 day ago

State sends reinforcements to review Marysville’s struggling school budget

The Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction has put together a committee to review Marysville School District's budget.
1 day ago

What’s open on Juneteenth?

With the day off, many people may decide to do some shopping. But what's open during the holiday?
1 day ago

County official proposes criminal program: Pay fine, seek treatment or leave

The Mason County Commissioner is proposing a new program for people who commit misdemeanor crimes that would give them the option to relocate.
2 days ago

Man dies after Edmonds home catches fire

Firefighters responded after a person called 911 to report smoke coming from an Edmonds home and sounds of a baby crying inside.
5 days ago

Bellingham sixth grader allegedly punched by man in racist attack

A Bellingham 6th-grader was allegedly attacked by a man who was spewing racist comments during a school field trip on Wednesday.
6 days ago

90 Lynnwood residents — mostly seniors — on verge of homelessness

Seattle Morning News' Dave Ross speaks with the Lynnwood City Council president on protecting residents who live in manufactured home communities and are seeing massive rent increases on the land their homes sit on. 
7 days ago

‘Part of our legacy’: ‘Boys in the Boat’ rower’s family yearns to bring gold medal home

"Boys in the Boat" rower John White's Olympic gold medal was put up for auction. His grandson Colby White is fighting to get it back.
8 days ago

Coast Guard saves kayakers including child, dog near Bellingham

The United States Coast Guard Pacific Northwest rescued a group of people from their swamped kayaks on Sunday near Bellingham.
10 days ago

‘HORRIBLE idea’: Kent police call bomb squad after explosive brought to business

Kent police are urging the public not to transport explosives after multiple devices were brought to the department and one to a business.
10 days ago

‘If you flee, we will pursue you:’ Washington police respond to new law

A new Washington police pursuit law went into effect on Thursday. KIRO Newsradio spoke with agencies about what the public can expect.
10 days ago

Seattle to see lowest tides of the year Thursday

According to NOAA, at 11:21 a.m. on Thursday Seattle tides will be -3.36 feet.
14 days ago

Point Defiance Zoo euthanizes tiger after ‘sharp decline in health’

The Point Defiance Zoo has euthanized its 13-year-old Sumatran tiger. Sanjiv was suffering from spinal disease.
15 days ago

Celebrate Seattle’s 50th Pride anniversary!

June is Pride Month and Seattle's 50th Pride! This month, locals can find numerous events to celebrate throughout the city.
17 days ago

Public Health: Confirmed measles case at Sea-Tac Airport

Public Health - Seattle and King County has reported a confirmed measles case at Sea-Tac Airport on May 10 and 11.
18 days ago

Ambulance, motorhome crash shuts down I-5 south

A bad crash involving a motorhome and an ambulance shut down all lanes of I-5 south Sunday morning. Roads reopened around 9:30 a.m.
18 days ago

Washington insurance: Health plan prices may rise; new rule set to begin

A new rule is starting Saturday for Washington insurance while the OIS is reviewing increase proposals for individual health insurance.
19 days ago

Washington has become ‘safe haven for people seeking abortions,’ study finds

A study found that since Roe vs. Wade was overturned, Washington has seen a 50% increase in out-of-state patients seeking abortions.
21 days ago

Burn ban starts Saturday for unincorporated Pierce County

Soon unincorporated Pierce County residents will have to follow outdoor burning rules, as the county's burn ban goes into effect Saturday.
22 days ago

19-year-old survives nearly 400 foot fall in Mason County

A 19-year-old walked away with only minor injuries after falling about 400 feet near High Steel Bridge in Mason County.
24 days ago