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Seattle Councilmember Sawant calls for investigation into Puget Sound Energy

After last week's underground fire in the Central District, Councilmember Kshama Sawant calls for an investigation of Puget Sound Energy's gas pipelines.
6 years ago

One killed, another injured in shooting at Pierce County house party

One person died and another was injured in a shooting at a South Hill house party early Sunday morning, police said.
6 years ago

Driver strikes state trooper’s patrol vehicle during a stop

A state trooper’s patrol vehicle was struck by a car on I-5 near Lynnwood on Saturday.
6 years ago

Washington opens 5 more snow parks to prevent crowding

To ease crowding, Washington State Parks opened four temporary snow play areas and one new permanent Sno-Park. Three of the temporary play areas are along the I-90 corridor.
6 years ago

Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Bellevue

Dick’s Drive-Ins announced Thursday that its location is in Bellevue’s Crossroads Shopping Center.
6 years ago

Evacuation lifted after natural gas leak causes underground fire in Seattle’s Central District

A natural gas leak and underground fire in Seattle’s Central District has caused power outages and evacuations.
6 years ago

Trooper shot at while attempting to stop car on I-405 in Tukwila

Law enforcement is searching for a driver who shot at a Washington State Patrol trooper on Interstate 405 on Sunday evening in Tukwila.
6 years ago

Swarm of earthquakes detected at Mount Rainier

Nearly 20 small earthquakes were detected at Mount Rainier on Wednesday, geologists said.
6 years ago

Hit-and-run driver causes 12-car crash in Tukwila

Northbound SR 599 was blocked at SR 99 in Tukwila after a hit-and-run crash involving 12 vehicles. The highway reopened around 8:15 a.m. 
6 years ago

Police fatally shoot man armed with knife near Seattle Waterfront

Detectives are investigating after Seattle police shot and killed a man Tuesday night along the Seattle Waterfront.
6 years ago

Man killed in Kittitas County avalanche identified as WSP trooper

The man who was killed in an avalanche Monday in Kittitas County has been identified as a Washington State Patrol trooper, officials said.
6 years ago

Millions of potentially fake N95 masks pulled from local hospital shelves

Millions of N95 masks bought by local hospitals are potentially counterfeit, the Washington State Hospital Association announced Sunday.
6 years ago

King County Council chair calls for more transparency on availability of vaccines

Vaccine supply struggles are being blamed for issues around the state, and King County's council chair is looking for answers.
6 years ago

Sixth SPD officer investigated for being in DC during Capitol riot

Seattle's Office of Police Accountability will investigate a sixth officer who said he was in Washington, D.C., during the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
6 years ago

10 arrested during Olympia hotel sweep of group demanding pandemic housing

Homeless activists occupied the lobby and multiple rooms at the Red Lion in Olympia in an apparent takeover, seeking pandemic housing for dozens of people.
6 years ago

Restaurant tents, gazebos to become permanent in Edmonds streets

As restaurants prepare to reopen for indoor dining, the City of Edmonds is allowing businesses to permanently use tents and gazebos in parking spots and city streets.
6 years ago

Body discovered at recycling plant in Frederickson

A body was discovered at a recycling plant in Frederickson on Thursday, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department said.
6 years ago

Bellevue teachers, school district reach tentative agreement on modified in-person expansion plan

Bellevue teachers and the Bellevue School District have reached a tentative agreement Monday night allowing for a modified in-person expansion plan.
6 years ago

Victim speaks out after Tacoma police officer drives through crowd

The Tacoma police chief said the incident where an officer ran over people with his police vehicle will be investigated as a deadly force incident.
6 years ago

SPD announces new policy of arresting, prosecuting protesters who vandalize

Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz announced Saturday a new policy of arresting and prosecuting people who vandalize or damage property during protests.
6 years ago

Protesters break into Bellingham City Hall, mayor rushed out for safety

Protesters broke into City Hall in Bellingham on Friday, forcing the mayor to be escorted out of the building for safety.
6 years ago

Seattle police detail challenges in stopping protesters from destroying property

With protesters once again destroying property in downtown Seattle this week, police are met with significant challenges in preventing that damage.
6 years ago

Man arrested after making bomb threat near FBI building in Seattle

Police blocked off city blocks near the FBI building in downtown Seattle after a truck caught fire Saturday afternoon.
6 years ago

Most states vaccinating more people than Washington

New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control show most states are getting more people vaccinated than Washington.
6 years ago