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Food safety expert says climate change may drive food borne illness

It’s that time of the year when the sun and barbeques reign supreme. But as temperatures rise, scientists are asking if climate change will increase cases of food-borne sicknesses.
3 years ago

Escaped llama causes drama for King County deputy

It began when the KCSO Communications Center received a call from a driver who said he couldn’t deliver a package because a llama was standing in the road.
3 years ago

King County declares official ‘Taylor Swift Week’ ahead of popstar’s Seattle stop

King County will officially declare July 18-25 to be “Taylor Swift Week,” with the world-famous popstar set to arrive in Seattle for back-to-back nights.
3 years ago

Gun violence erupts in South Sound leaving 2 dead and one shot in face

Two people died and one was shot in the face after three separate shootings in Renton, near Federal Way.
3 years ago

Warning issued after West Nile virus detected in Yakima County mosquitos

Mosquitos are out in full force, and public health officials are warning people after detecting the West Nile virus in Yakima County.
3 years ago

Neighbors eager for action after call for condemnation of Everett motel

Neighbors say after calling for action for more than a decade, the city of Everett is finally listening.
3 years ago

City of Seattle has yet to fine businesses for eco-blocks meant to keep homeless away

Thursday morning, city crews began clearing out tents and RVs there. Within just hours of campers’ departures, eco-blocks took their place.
3 years ago

‘It’s insane’: A year after viral TikTok trend, Kia and Hyundai thefts still at ‘ridiculous’ levels

It’s been about a year since juveniles and young adults who call themselves the “Kia Boyz” started stealing Hyundai’s and Kia’s in Western Washington.
3 years ago

‘Astonishing’ discovery as 200-pound bluefin tuna turns up in Salish Sea for first time ever

Researchers on Orcas Island stumbled on a bizarre discovery Wednesday morning, after finding a five-and-a-half-foot-long bluefin tuna washed ashore on Crescent Beach.
3 years ago

Toddler hurt after falling 2 stories out window in Lynnwood

A toddler was hurt Tuesday night after falling out of a 2-story window in Lynnwood, according to South County Fire.
3 years ago

Tacoma tenants compete with City Council for renters bill of rights

For those who live in the city of Tacoma, come November, you’ll see two competing measures on a ballot that could give more protection to renters.
3 years ago

NBA Commissioner: ‘Enormous interest’ in bringing Sonics back to Seattle

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stoked the rumor mill hinting at the possibility of bringing professional basketball back to the Emerald City.
3 years ago

Deer spotted on I-5 express lanes in Seattle

Two deer somehow made their way onto the Interstate 5 express lanes just north of downtown Seattle.
3 years ago

Pilot of ultralight aircraft hurt in Arlington collision

An incident involving an ultralight aircraft left the pilot injured Sunday morning.
3 years ago

A long awaited homecoming for D-Backs All-Star, Seattle native Corbin Carroll

Representing the Arizona Diamondbacks, rookie phenom Corbin Carroll remembers growing up in Seattle with his parents and sister.
3 years ago

Seattle getting new safe RV parking lot with one catch

Seattle is getting a new safe parking lot for RV parking. It’s expected to open next month and will be along 15th Avenue Northwest in the Interbay neighborhood.
3 years ago

Black bear eats goat in Bellevue, attempts second attack

There's a surge in black bears causing problems in King County, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
3 years ago

Seattle sees violent start to All-Star Week

Seattle sees a violent start to All-Star Week as three people were shot and killed within 12 hours.
3 years ago

Deputies respond to shooting of woman in Pierce County

Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a woman being shot on Friday afternoon.
3 years ago

Mayor’s office says SoDo homeless clear outs not linked to All Star Game, but some remain skeptical

City crews cleared out long-standing homeless encampments Thursday morning along 3rd Avenue South in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood.
3 years ago

Teen falls off cliff at Victor Falls in Bonney Lake in off-limits area

There was a dramatic rescue in the South Sound after a teenager fell off a cliff at Victor Falls Park which is closed to the public.
3 years ago

Sound Transit, King County Metro brace for flood of fans as All-Star week approaches

Some of the best baseball players in the world will be in Seattle this weekend ahead of the mid-summer classic and with them thousands of baseballs superfans.
3 years ago

Family asks for help after tragic loss of mother and sister in Mountlake Terrace fire

A fire that engulfed a home in Mountlake Terrace Monday night, also took the lives of two women, according to South County Fire and family of the victims.
3 years ago

Man killed with kitchen knife in early morning stabbing outside Capitol Hill gas station

One person is dead after being stabbed near the corner of Pike Street and Broadway early Tuesday morning in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
3 years ago