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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.
8 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.
8 years ago

Young child struck, killed by car in Kirkland parking lot

A 1-year-old child has been hit and killed by a car in Kirkland. Kirkland police said the child was struck in the Safeway parking lot at 10020 Northeast 137th Street.
8 years ago

Boat erupts in flames, sinks in Lake Washington

Bellevue firefighters said multiple people called 911 early Thursday to report an explosion and subsequent fire on a moored boat in Lake Washington.
8 years ago

Woman dies in 2-alarm Everett house fire

One person has died in a two-alarm house fire in Everett early Thursday morning.
8 years ago

King County Council approves expansion of county landfill for up to another 20 years

The King County Council voted Wednesday to approve the expansion of Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, the county's only active landfill, to allow operations to continue for up to another 20 years.
8 years ago

Child inside stolen car safely returned to Pierce County father

A stolen car in Pierce County with a 3-year-old child was recovered by the Sheriff's Office, with the child unharmed.
8 years ago

Fallen Cowlitz County deputy honored with memorial

A memorial service for slain Cowlitz County Deputy Justin DeRosier will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. on the University of Portland campus.
8 years ago

Concern about underground street walls bringing vehicle weight restrictions to Pioneer Square

So the city plans new load restrictions in Pioneer Square. In early May, vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds will have to stay in the left lane, where the ground is more solid and where buses drive now.
8 years ago