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New measles cases confirmed in King, Snohomish, Pierce counties

The Department of Health announced four newly diagnosed measles cases Wednesday in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.
8 years ago

Dozens of teachers in Edmonds to be laid off because of budget shortfalls

Dozens of teachers in Edmonds will be getting layoff letters Wednesday. The school district says it's something that needs to happen to help the district close a major budget gap of $17.7 million.
8 years ago

Call to action after report on Seattle’s ‘most prolific offenders’

There's been a massive call to action after a damning report on the 100 most prolific offenders in Seattle. Business owners are fed up and want the criminals locked up for good.
8 years ago

Moses Lake plant stopping production because of China tariffs

A major employer in Moses Lake is stopping production of silicon used in solar panels. More than 100 workers could be laid off in a few weeks.
8 years ago

Washington ranks as best state in the country, according to new report

Washington is the best state in America, according to a new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. 
8 years ago

King, Pierce health departments warn of possible measles exposure

Health departments in Pierce and King counties are warning of a possible measles exposure in over a dozen locations spanning both counties.
8 years ago

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.
8 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.
8 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.  
8 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.
8 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.
8 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
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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?
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 years ago