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Man killed, woman injured in Tacoma shooting

One man is dead and a woman is injured after a shooting Sunday morning in Tacoma, said Tacoma Police spokeswoman Loretta Cool.
9 years ago

Puget Sound’s orcas face possible extinction within 100 years, study says

A new study states Puget Sound orcas face a 25 percent chance of extinction in 100 years as food supplies dwindle, and boats interfere with their habitat.
9 years ago

Seattle to defend Kshama Sawant in defamation lawsuit

Seattle's City Council President decided the city will defend Councilmember Kshama Sawant in a defamation lawsuit brought against her by two city officers.
9 years ago

One dead in Lake Stevens 3-car crash

One person was killed in three-vehicle crash in Lake Stevens Thursday.
9 years ago

Two men shot in Seattle’s University District

Two men were shot in Seattle's University District just before 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
9 years ago

Kubly: Seattle late on projects because it’s ‘being responsible’

At $930 million, the 2015 Move Seattle levy is the biggest in city history.
9 years ago

Helicopter crashes in lake near Arlington

A helicopter has crashed in King Lake, southeast of Arlington in Snohomish County. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office dive team is responding.
9 years ago

1 dead in SR 99 crash in Lynnwood

One person was killed in a crash on SR 99 in Lynnwood Monday night.
9 years ago

Construction starting on final leg of Second Ave bike lane in Seattle

One of the major corridors through downtown Seattle now has one less lane for vehicles in order to provide protection for bicyclists.
9 years ago

City dumps bid for Amazon HQ by flying banner over Seattle

A small airplane towing a banner with a message saying no thanks to Amazon was seen flying over downtown Seattle Monday morning.
9 years ago

Big rate hikes for health insurance will slam Washingtonians

Open enrollment for health insurance in 2018 starts on Nov. 1 and thousands of people in Washington state will see big increases in their premiums.
9 years ago

Third round of heavy rain raises potential for mudslides

The mudslide that hit an Edmonds home Thursday is a reminder that more could be on the way as another round of rain is on the way this weekend.
9 years ago

Homes evacuated in Edmonds after mudslide causes gas leak

More than a dozen homes were evacuated in Edmonds after a mudslide slammed into a house and caused a natural gas leak.
9 years ago

Report: 5K Puget Sound homes under water if sea rises 6 feet

A new report shows how 1.9 million homes nationwide would be underwater if sea levels rise over the next 100 years, including about 5,000 near Puget Sound.
9 years ago

County orders inquest into Seattle police shooting of Charleena Lyles

King County Executive Down Constantine has ordered an inquest into the fatal shooting of Charleena Lyles by two Seattle police officers.
9 years ago

Sawant wants to stop homeless sweeps, add toilets to camps

Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant is proposing that the city halt all sweeps of unsanctioned homeless encampments and provide them bathrooms.
9 years ago

Crash on NB I-5 near Southcenter backs up traffic for miles

A crash on northbound I-5 near Southcenter at 178th Street is backing up traffic.
9 years ago

Metro’s park & ride crackdown: Did it work?

King County Metro’s new enforcement program, launched this summer to crack down on park and ride cheaters and provide more parking for legitimate users, is working. But there’s still a ways to go.
9 years ago

Pedestrian hit, killed by Sound Transit bus in South Lake Union

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Sound Transit bus in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood on Thursday night.
9 years ago

Former Seattle Mayor Ed Murray makes surprise appearance

Former Seattle Mayor Ed Murray made a surprise appearance Wednesday at the signing ceremony for a land use measure he had championed while in office.
9 years ago

Marysville, Arlington team up to stop panhandling

The cities of Marysville and Arlington are teaming up to crack down on panhandling. Some say it’s really going to hurt them.
9 years ago

Alaskan Way Viaduct closed this weekend for inspection

The Washington State Department of Transportation will close the Alaskan Viaduct for its twice-yearly inspection this weekend.
9 years ago

Fatal SODO stabbing closes Fourth Ave. S. in Seattle

Police are at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Seattle's SODO neighborhood.
9 years ago

Former Snohomish County firefighter commandeered ambulance to save lives in Las Vegas

As a former firefighter and an EMT in Snohomish County, Scott Pettersen thought he'd seen nearly every kind of emergency.
9 years ago