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Marysville police attempt to ID possible witnesses in fatal hit-and-run

The Marysville Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying three people who could help in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run from last month.
8 years ago

Permit for Genesee car camping lot to be withdrawn

Mayor Jenny Durkan has tapped the brakes on a plan to test a safe lot in Seattle's Genesee Park for people living in their cars.
8 years ago

Art Institute of Seattle to close on Friday

The Art Institute of Seattle informed the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) on Wednesday that it will close on Friday, March 8 -- two weeks before the end of the winter quarter. 
8 years ago

Bill to ban manufacturing of ‘ghost guns’ passes state House

The Washington State House of Representatives passed Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s legislation to prohibit the manufacturing of untraceable, undetectable 3D printed guns on Monday.
8 years ago

Add-ons to Ballard, West Seattle light rail could cost up to $2 billion

The first step in a big decision is coming this spring that could affect Puget Sound-area commuters for generations, and costs are already rising.
8 years ago

First lady Melania Trump in Seattle Monday to promote ‘Be Best’ campaign

As part of a three-state tour to promote her 'Be Best' campaign, first lady Melania Trump is scheduled to visit Seattle on Monday.
8 years ago

Everett’s Paine Field open for flights Monday

Flights out of Everett's new commercial terminal, Paine Field, will finally begin Monday morning, giving North Sound travelers the option of skipping Sea-Tac Airport.
8 years ago

Police arrest suspect in series of Seattle arsons

Police arrested a 38-year-old man suspected in a series of arson fires set in the Ballard, Fremont, and Queen Anne neighborhoods last year.
8 years ago

Russia TV lists naval radio station near Arlington as nuclear target

A Russian TV news broadcast Sunday identified a list of U.S. locations as potential targets for nuclear missiles, and one of the sites is a naval radio station near Arlington, Washington.
8 years ago

Where do Seattle’s police write the most speeding tickets?

Seattle police issued more than 3,800 speeding tickets over 2018. Of those, 930 were issued along this one stretch of road. These spots are where the most speeding tickets are issued.
8 years ago

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Seattle’s Rainier Beach

Seattle police say a cyclist was killed in hit-and-run crash in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood on Monday afternoon. The man's shoes were found about 60 feet apart.
8 years ago

Amtrak train heading back to Seattle after 183 passengers stuck since Sunday

An Amtrak train heading from Seattle to Los Angeles was stuck in Oakridge, Oregon for two nights after striking a fallen tree around 6 p.m. Sunday night after a recent snowstorm.
8 years ago

Senate committee to hear bills on lower car tab fees, ST3

The Washington State Senate Transportation Committee is expected to meet Tuesday to hear bills surrounding issues about the Sound Transit 3 light rail expansion that raised car tab fees.
8 years ago

Troopers conducting extra patrols in area known for semi-truck crashes

After several major crashes involving semi-trucks, the Washington State Patrol is conducting emphasis patrols in and around the Interstate 5 and SR 16 interchange in Tacoma.
8 years ago

3 injured in suspected DUI crash where driver hits WSDOT truck on I-5

A suspected drunk driver rear-ended the back of a WSDOT truck injured three people, and involved damaged five vehicles.
8 years ago

A first look at new T-Mobile Park signage for Mariners ballpark

KIRO 7's Rob Munoz got an advance look at how the new, neon pink sign for the Mariners' recently-renamed home, T-Mobile Park.
8 years ago

King County Metro changing how it handles bus riders who don’t pay

King County Metro's new policy reduces fines for people riding the bus without pay fares, along with wiping out all previous citations.
8 years ago

State bill aims to keep homeless camps 1,000 feet from schools

A new bill being considered in the state Legislature would impose restrictions on where exactly homeless camps could be set up in relation to schools.
8 years ago

Snohomish City Council passes plastic bag ban

The Snohomish City Council passed a law on Wednesday that will ban single-use plastic bags and will require retailers to charge customers for paper bags.
8 years ago

Homes vandalized with racist graffiti in Sammamish neighborhood

King County Sheriff's detectives are investigating a racist vandalism spree in the Sammamish neighborhood of Klahanie. Garages and walls were found with hateful paint.
8 years ago

Officers arrest King County Metro employee suspected of sex trafficking

The King County Sheriff's Office arrested King County Metro employee Mark Norton on Tuesday, who is suspected of coercing a woman to engage in commercial sex acts.
8 years ago

UW Medicine data breach: Approximately 974,000 affected patients

Approximately 974,000 University of Washington medical patients are affected by a data breach that released some names medical record numbers and other information on the Internet last December.
8 years ago

Report: Majority of tested Washington school taps have unsafe lead levels

A report by advocacy group Environment Washington found that 60.8 percent of drinking water taps in the 199 Washington schools that were tested have elevated levels of lead. 
8 years ago

Bothell police: Fake charity scammed people outside grocery stores

Bothell police are investigating an alleged bogus charity that set up shop outside grocery stores in that city and also in Seattle. The name of the reportedly fraudulent charity is the same as a genuine one.
8 years ago