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Vigil held to honor 19-year-old man shot in Seattle’s Central District

A vigil was held Saturday to honor a 19-year-old man shot and killed in Seattle's Central District.
7 years ago

‘Unprecedented’ wildfire season has begun in Washington

The wildfire season is off to a busy start, and state Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz calls it unprecedented, with record amounts of money in assistance approved.
7 years ago

Authorities find body during welfare check at Seattle apartment

Officials with Seattle police and fire departments said after 10:20 a.m. Friday they found a deceased body inside of an apartment in the Roxhill area.  
7 years ago

Coast Guard responds to whale-watching boat taking on water west of Whidbey Island

Coast Guard officials responded Thursday afternoon to reports of a whale-watching boat taking on water off of Smith Island.
7 years ago

Local Uber, Lyft drivers protest low wages as others across country strike

Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers across the country are planning to turn off their apps to protest what they say are declining wages at a time when both companies are raking in billions of dollars from investors.
7 years ago

Edmonds school board considers dozens of teacher layoffs

The Edmonds School Board will have its first reading of a plan that includes potential layoffs Wednesday. The board says it may need to cut up to 45 classroom instructors
7 years ago

Gov. Inslee signs handful of gun bills into law

A handful of gun laws in Washington state were set to be signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
7 years ago

Everett mom records, chases after man on son’s stolen bike

An Everett mother says she's had enough after she saw someone riding around the neighborhood on her son's stolen bike.
7 years ago

Police accuse King County prosecutors of declining cases, not charging felons

Repeat criminals let out of jail - only to terrorize new victims with the same crimes. Some are pointing the finger at the King County Prosecutor's Office.
7 years ago

Rideshare companies face King County officials about passenger safety

Company officials from Uber and Lyft answered questions Monday afternoon when officials pressed them on recent assaults involving their drivers.
7 years ago

Heat to ramp up, possibly setting records in Seattle area

The start of May is just ramping up and so is the heat. With temperatures hitting the 80s by the end of the week, some records may be broken.
7 years ago

Dead gray whale washes ashore at beach in Everett

A dead whale washed ashore at Harborview Park in Everett, according to a tweet from Everett police.
7 years ago

Police investigating Pioneer Square shooting in which officer opened fire on suspect

Police are investigating after a suspect was shot when an officer interrupted a shooting in progress in Pioneer Square early Sunday morning. The officer opened fire on the suspect, but detectives do not believe the gunfire struck the suspect, but, instead, caused him to flee.
7 years ago

Parking ticket frustration: Where the most drivers are getting cited

With local cities making big parking ticket money off of drivers, where are you most likely to get ticketed in Tacoma, Everett, and Seattle?
7 years ago

Hazmat response for ‘radioactive breach’ in Seattle’s First Hill

A Seattle Fire Department hazmat team is on the scene of a small radioactive material breach near Terrance Street and Terry Avenue in Seattle’s First Hill Neighborhood.
7 years ago

Vehicle crashes into Skyway home, leaving gaping hole

Two people were extricated from a vehicle after it crashed into a house in Skyway Wednesday night.
7 years ago

Seattle City Council member raises questions about tightening crane regulations

As the investigation into what caused the collapse continues, Seattle City Council members are already asking about whether tighter city regulations around taking down tower cranes are possible.
7 years ago

Man appearing to have rifle seen trying to get into Renton, Newcastle homes

A man with what appears to be a rifle has been captured on video trying to get into at least three Renton homes and one Newcastle home, according to Renton police and the King County Sheriff’s Office.
7 years ago

New ad campaign targets people driving while high

A new campaign to deter driving while high was launched Tuesday morning. It comes on the heels of the latest enforcement by Washington State Patrol.
7 years ago

SPU student, Marines veterans, former city director among 4 killed in crane collapse

A Seattle Pacific University freshman and a Marines veteran were among the four victims killed in a crane collapse in South Lake Union on Saturday afternoon.
7 years ago

Sea-Tac officials explain long trek from light rail station to airport

The 1,200-foot walk between Sea-Tac Airport and the light rail station will at least feel shorter, thanks to golf carts the airport is using to shuttle travelers.
7 years ago

Man arrested for weekend bomb threat at Bellingham movie theater

Police arrested a man who made a bomb threat Sunday afternoon at the Regal Cinema in Bellingham.
7 years ago

City mulls pricey tunnel for Ballard, West Seattle light rail

After months of public feedback and study, a Seattle City Council committee will hear recommendations from Sound Transit on where to run the lines and put the stations for the light rail expansion to Ballard and West Seattle.
7 years ago

Pair connected to 50 prescription pill frauds in South Sound

Police have been on the heels of a duo connected to a prescription pill crime spree covering the South Sound.
7 years ago