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Democratic candidate Kamala Harris hosting Friday fundraiser in Seattle

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is hosting a fundraiser in Seattle on Friday, Sept. 27, according to her campaign's website. 
7 years ago

Protesters gather outside Gates Foundation, outraged over decision to honor India’s prime minister

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters Sunday, outraged over the nonprofit's decision to honor India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
7 years ago

Suspect posing as flower delivery man attacks, pepper sprays woman

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of a suspect who posed a flower delivery man to beat a woman.
7 years ago

6 weeks of lane closures coming for southbound I-5 near Tacoma Mall

There will be six more weeks of lane closures near the Tacoma Mall and it's bad news for South Sound drivers.
7 years ago

People stop, watch final piece of viaduct along waterfront come down

The final piece of the Viaduct along the waterfront came down, and work finished early Saturday night.
7 years ago

Fourth lung illness linked to vaping confirmed in Washington

Public Health – Seattle & King County on Friday confirmed the fourth documented case of severe lung disease associated with vaping. 
7 years ago

Seattle mayor proposes higher fees for Uber/Lyft rides to raise money for transit, housing

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is preparing to announce a large proposal to mandate a minimum wage for ride-share drivers while also using higher fees per ride to fund transit and housing projects.
7 years ago

More than 100 DNA swabs linked to convicted criminals mistakenly destroyed by SPD

Seattle police are asking the Office of the Inspector General to review policies and procedures after the department discovered the SPD evidence warehouse staff mistakenly destroyed 107 DNA swabs associated with misdemeanor criminals.
7 years ago

FAA chief in town to test changes to Boeing’s 737 Max

Thursday is a critical day for Boeing's Renton plant. The head of the FAA is in town to inspect fixes for the 737 MAX.
7 years ago

Statewide campaign against Tim Eyman’s $30 car tab initiative kicks off

Seattle and King County leaders joined with labor groups and transit advocates Wednesday to help push voters to say no to a $30 car tab proposal.
7 years ago

Man arrested for diving through window of Uber being sought after release

Seattle police are searching – again -- for a man arrested in July for diving headfirst through the back window of an Uber, before trying to steal the car.
7 years ago

Guns, money, $300K worth of fentanyl seized from Sammamish home

Narcotics investigators seized thousands of fentanyl pills, two handguns, and $75,000 from a home in Sammamish last week.
7 years ago

Suspect in Westlake Station shooting arrested in Bellevue

The suspect in Friday's deadly shooting at Seattle's Westlake Station transit tunnel is in custody, police said Monday afternoon.
7 years ago

Health officials: Two new cases of vaping-related illness confirmed in Washington

Officials with the Washington State Department of Health on Monday confirmed two new cases of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping.
7 years ago

Police: Issaquah HS student arrested after social media post threat

Officers arrested a student at Issaquah High School on Sunday evening after a threat was posted on social media. Classes will operate as normal this week, however.
7 years ago

Racist flyers left in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood

There's outrage in one of Seattle's most diverse neighborhoods. Racist flyers appeared there over the weekend. Some neighbors are calling for action.
7 years ago

New ferry terminal at Colman Dock now open for walk-on passengers

The new ferry terminal building at Seattle's Colman Dock is now open for walk-on passengers. The big changes happened Sunday.
7 years ago

Manhunt underway for suspected gunman in Westlake shooting

A manhunt is underway for the gunman in a deadly shooting in the Westlake Transit Tunnel in downtown Seattle.
7 years ago

1 dead, 2 injured in shooting near Westlake Station; police search for suspect

Police are looking for a gunman who shot three people, killing one of the victims, near the Westlake light rail station in downtown Seattle.
7 years ago

Man found dead in middle of Federal Way highway

Federal Way police are investigating after the body of a man was found in the middle of a road.
7 years ago

Sound Transit releases new cost estimates for tunnel options to West Seattle and Ballard

Sound Transit released a new analysis showing light rail tunnels would each add hundreds of millions of dollars to the cost of bringing train service to West Seattle and Ballard.
7 years ago

Human remains found in woods near Black Diamond construction site

The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were discovered in Black Diamond.
7 years ago

Health officials to release details on possible vaping illness in Washington state

King County and state health officials are set to release information on Wednesday afternoon about a possible vaping-related illness in Washington.
7 years ago

Police: 9-year-old boy, 2 women injured in North Seattle stabbing

Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that injured three people Tuesday night in North Seattle.
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