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  Chokepoints

  Fix coming for one of the most congested interchanges in the state
  The state is breaking ground on the second phase of I-405 construction. The groundbreaking follows the one-year anniversary of tolling on the freeway.
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  Associated Press

  Officials: Firefighter stops teen who killed father, shot 3
  A volunteer firefighter stopped a teenager who shot two students and a teacher outside a South Carolina elementary school after killing his father at their home.
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  Dori Monson, KIRO Radio

  The story behind the 911 flag: From Everett to NY
  Everett's Brian Browne didn't know he had the 911 flag for years before he turned it in. Authorities wanted to know why he had it. This is his story.
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  710 ESPN Seattle

  Pete Carroll says he still expects Russell Wilson to play vs Jets
  If there’s any doubt in the mind of Seahawks Pete Carroll that Wilson will be in Sunday’s game, he isn’t sharing it.
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  MyNorthwest

  Why Mayor Murray passed on throwing first pitch at Mariners game
  Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is stepping off the mound, and will hand the ball to this person for first pitch at Safeco Field Thursday. This is why.
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  Dori Monson, KIRO Radio

  Man banned from bus defends marijuana smell
  Strong marijuana smell is being blamed for why one man was banned from Kitsap Transit buses. He is calling foul on their foul-smell allegations.
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  MyNorthwest

  Reports: 'Barefoot Bandit' released from prison, out on work release
  The man known as the "Barefoot Bandit" was released from prison and is now out on work release and could be living in a halfway house, according to reports.
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  MyNorthwest

  Everett witnesses: Woman said 'get away from me' before firing
  Police were unable to locate the suspect in a shooting near Everett High School Wednesday morning.