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Gay rights activists gather in support of ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ in Renton

Gay rights activists turned out in support of a Renton bar and its “Drag Queen Story Time” event for kids.
4 years ago

Residents in Maple Valley claim they haven’t gotten mail in days

Some residents say they haven’t been able to get their mail for days now. Some are telling KIRO 7 it’s been since the end of November when they received their last package. Many are worried about not getting checks, even medications, in the mail because of this issue.
4 years ago

Closing arguments heard in trial of man accused of killing couple found washed ashore in suitcase

Jurors heard closing arguments Tuesday in a disturbing case involving bodies washed ashore on Alki Beach.
4 years ago

Cougar Mountain Zoo hosting Issaquah Reindeer Festival

Santa’s reindeer have landed in the Pacific Northwest and they’re in Issaquah!
4 years ago

Tacoma’s camping ban nearly a month in effect; continues to draw controversy

 Tacoma’s camping ban ordinance has been in effect since Nov. 14. The city council approved the measure six to three and ever since, the decision has gotten some backlash from community members.
4 years ago

Auburn doughnut shop site of multiple crashes

No injuries were reported, but it’s unclear if the driver was hurt. The driver left the scene by the time officers arrived, according to Crossley.
4 years ago

Lawsuit alleges Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter raped disabled teen after 2001 Tacoma Dome show

A civil lawsuit has been filed against Backstreet Boys’ singer Nick Carter, alleging he raped a disabled teenager following a Feb. 2001 concert at the Tacoma Dome during the band’s Black & Blue Tour.
4 years ago

DSHS investigating after more than a thousand Washington families’ state benefits stolen by scammers

 Families across Washington are learning the horrible news that their state benefits have been stolen by scammers.
4 years ago

‘They need to do a better job’: Family demanding answers months after man found dead in Lewis County

An Oregon family is demanding answers after their family member, Aron Christensen, and his 4-month-old puppy, Buzzo, were killed in Lewis County near Walupt Lake.
4 years ago

Some Metro trips canceled after steering system issue found in buses

Some King County Metro bus trips are being canceled after more than 100 buses were removed from service due to a mechanical issue.
4 years ago

Tacoma father considering lawsuit after daughter attacked by student at Baker Middle School

A male student was caught on camera beating a teenage classmate inside a school hallway. Now the victim’s father is calling for action.A male student was caught on camera beating a teenage classmate inside a school hallway. Now the victim’s father is calling for action. The assault happened eight days ago in the hallway at Baker Middle School. Jamar Pollard says Tacoma school officials took too long to stop the beating and didn’t provide adequate medical care for his daughter.
4 years ago

Tacoma shelter to take in more than 40 cats, kittens living in same home, some inside walls

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is taking in dozens of cats and kittens that were found living in the same home, with some of the cats living inside walls.
4 years ago

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer’s wife will not testify as trial enters second week

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer’s wife will not be added to the defense’s witness list in his trial.
4 years ago

Influenza has already killed at least 13 in state; earliest outbreak in years

The flu is hitting the state hard and, already, 13 people have died from the flu.
4 years ago

Driver of snow-covered car on SR 16 gets hefty ticket

That was the case in Kitsap County on Sunday afternoon, when someone called 911 to report a car that was driving erratically on State Route 16.
4 years ago

Man arrested after driving through barricades of Santa parade in Tacoma

A man was arrested Sunday afternoon after driving through barricades during a Santa parade in Tacoma, the Tacoma Police Department announced.
4 years ago

Light snow continues to fall in some parts of Western Washington, but get ready for the rain

After Saturday’s high temperatures in the mid-to-low 40′s, much of the snow that hit the Puget Sound area has melted.
4 years ago

Vasectomy demand increases after abortion ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling removing the national right to abortion led Evan Pulgino of Seattle to make a decision
4 years ago

Patient data among files accessed in Virginia Mason Franciscan Health data breach

A hacking incident in October that impacted workers at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and its patients was determined to be ransomware.
4 years ago

Red Robin to pay $400K after alleged violations of scheduling, wage theft laws at Northgate location

Seattle-based Red Robin has agreed to pay more than $400,000 to employees for alleged violations of secure scheduling and wage theft laws at its Northgate restaurant.
4 years ago

Accusations fired, facts challenged as Pierce County sheriff’s criminal trial begins

The criminal trial for Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer is now underway. Jury selection wrapped up on Wednesday and both the defense and prosecution gave opening statements.
4 years ago

Gun, drugs seized from man found with pants down in stolen truck near West Seattle school

Seattle police arrested a felon Wednesday and seized a loaded gun, a brick of cocaine and other drugs after finding the man passed out with his pants down in a stolen pickup truck near an elementary school.
4 years ago

Celebration of life services announced for fallen Bellevue officer Jordan Jackson

Celebration of life services have been announced for Bellevue motorcycle officer Jordan Jackson, who died Nov. 21 after colliding with a car while on duty.
4 years ago

King County jails seeking to be reimbursed for housing inmates waiting for mental health treatment

King County is asking to be reimbursed by the state for housing inmate Alexander Jay, who has been at King County Jail waiting for court-ordered mental health treatment for nearly eight months.
4 years ago