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Cache of weapons seized from man’s apartment after stalking arrest

Seattle police officers seized a variety of weapons and related items from a Seattle man’s apartment after he was arrested for stalking a neighbor, according to investigators.
8 years ago

Wind advisory expires, but wind in forecast for east Puget Sound lowlands

A wind advisory has expired, but the National Weather Service in Seattle says it'll be gusty on Monday. Just not windy enough to meet the advisory's criteria. 
8 years ago

Arson causes $250,000 in damage to Washington’s first Elk Lodge

Fire investigators have ruled a fire at the Elk Lodge just south of the Fremont Bridge as arson. The damage is so severe that Elk Lodge #92 will have to close for the rest of the year, at least.
8 years ago

Four-alarm fire in North Queen Anne engulfs five buildings

One building collapsed in a what KIRO 7's Deedee Sun reports was a four-alarm fire Saturday night in North Queen Anne near Seattle Pacific University.
8 years ago

Big portion of SR 520 closing over weekend for light bulb replacement

A large stretch of westbound SR 520 will be closed this weekend so light bulbs can be replaced. WSDOT will be replacing 1,750 bulbs under the highway’s three Eastside lids.
8 years ago

Famous Fremont ‘Center of the Universe’ sign stolen in Seattle

The famous sign designating Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood as the center of the universe was stolen, and a witness caught the entire slow-moving theft on video.
8 years ago

Community leaders urge Seattle City Council to reject police union contract

Leaders with 24 community groups sent a letter Thursday to the Seattle City Council urging them to vote down a proposed contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild.
8 years ago

Two men shot at Kent scrap metal yard

Police and fire officials are at a Kent scrap metal yard where two men shot one another, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
8 years ago

Fierce two-alarm fire burning at Kent business

Crews responded to a two-alarm fire in Ken Wednesday morning as it gutting a business there -- the White River Feed Company.
8 years ago

Seattle CEO gives employees the day off for Election Day

The CEO of Seattle software company Outreach is giving all 300 employees across more than a dozen states the day off for the midterm elections — with the sole purpose of employees exercising and celebrating their right to vote.
8 years ago

Bremerton mother traveling to D.C. to fight polio-like illness

A devastating disease keeps infecting children here and across the country, as one mother looks to improve awareness with a trip to the nation's capital.
8 years ago

Woman stabbed at Seattle Center dies at Harborview

Police are investigating after a 30-year-old woman was stabbed at Seattle Center on Friday afternoon.
8 years ago

Bothell Police Department’s new crime-fighting tool — ebikes

Officers now have access to new electric powered bikes acquired earlier this year. The RAD Power Bikes are made by a company in Ballard.
8 years ago

Celebration planned to say hello to new SR 99 tunnel, goodbye to viaduct

The weekend of Feb. 2-3, people will have their first chance to walk inside the new State Route 99 tunnel and their last chance to walk on the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
8 years ago

Power cut to some around Puget Sound amid heavy rain, gusty winds

Some Puget Sound Energy customers are without power after heavy rain overnight and gusty winds.
8 years ago

FBI investigating after North Bend water tank tampered with

Someone broke into a water tank serving 175 North Bend residents, and dropped white pellets into the water supply. Locals are being asked to not drink the water.
8 years ago

Arlington teacher, pastor accused of recording indecent videos of women, students

An Arlington teacher and church pastor is accused of secretly recording videos of women and students at school. Evidence was found by a student on a misplaced USB drive.
8 years ago

Officer shoots suspect in high-speed police chase ending in Woodinville

A police officer fired shots at a suspect in a high-speed police chase that started in Snohomish County, went through Seattle, and ended in Woodinville early Wednesday.
8 years ago

Seattle to consider eliminating ‘tampon tax’

The Seattle City Council will consider doing away with the retail sales and use tax that is currently on tampons and other menstrual hygiene products.
8 years ago

Halloween ‘Grinch’ caught vandalizing Tacoma decorations

A man was caught on surveillance camera destroying Halloween displays at two South Tacoma homes and neighbors believe the same man is responsible.
8 years ago

UPS launching cargo eBikes in downtown Seattle

You’ll soon see a miniature version of the classic UPS delivery vehicles on Seattle sidewalks and bicycle lanes. UPS chose Seattle to launch its cargo electrically assisted bikes and modular package delivery trailers.
8 years ago

State says seven ferries out of service points to need for new vessels

The ferry system has cut all service to Sidney, British Columbia, and has reduced runs in the San Juan Islands while seven vessels are out of service.
8 years ago

Former Gov. Gary Locke disputes key claim of Rossi campaign

Democrat Kim Schrier featured former Governor Gary Locke at a news conference to dispute a claim by opponent Dino Rossi that he helped with the 2003 budget without raising taxes.
8 years ago

After adopting fake news class, UW moves forward to teach ‘truth’

University of Washington’s newest political science class asks one question: How do we know what’s true? Professor Mark Smith argues that everyone holds some beliefs that are not true.
8 years ago