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Members of organized retail theft group arrested in Lynnwood following emphasis patrols

Several members of an organized retail theft group that has allegedly been hitting Target stores across the country were arrested on Tuesday.
4 years ago

Company accused of misleading homeowners into signing 40-year listing deals now facing legal trouble

MV Realty’s business practice is simple: They give you cash. If you don’t sell your home, you can keep it. But if you do sell, you must use their agent
4 years ago

‘It was really terrifying’: Neighbors rocked by explosion near Sam Smith Park in Seattle

People living in the Central District near Sam Smith Park are on edge following an explosion early Sunday morning.
4 years ago

Alleged drunk driver crashes car into Seattle home

A couple in South Seattle got a rude awakening after a car slammed into their house. Seattle police says this happened just after 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
4 years ago

Hundreds of Fred Meyer, QFC employees say they’ve experienced problems receiving paychecks

Hundreds of workers at local Fred Meyer stores are saying that there’s an ongoing problem with their paychecks.
4 years ago

WSTC votes in favor of switching to pay-per-mile charge for Washington drivers, rather than gas tax

One of the reasons why gas may be expensive in your area is because Washington has the third-highest gas tax in the nation.
4 years ago

Local tech layoffs nearing levels of 2008 recession

New reports are signaling that the number of tech company layoffs this year is nearing levels from the Great Recession circa 2008-2009.
4 years ago

Two arrested after death of 4-year-old boy in Seattle

A man and woman were arrested by Seattle police on Monday in connection with Sunday’s death of a 4-year-old boy
4 years ago

Seattle-based company wins rights to salvage shipwreck with reported $10 million in gold on board

You may not have heard about the shipwreck of the old SS Pacific, a steamship that sank off the Washington State coast 147 years ago.
4 years ago

Bob Barker, former host of ‘The Price is Right’ and Washington native, turns 99

The former host of “The Price is Right” and Washington state native, Bob Barker, turned 99 years old on Monday.
4 years ago

West Seattle’s Christmas light show draws in hundreds

It’s that time of year — houses covered with Christmas lights and decorations to usher in the holiday season.
4 years ago

Doctor urges parents to get young kids vaccinated with updated COVID booster

Next week, the Washington State Department of Health will start giving out updated COVID boosters to young children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years.
4 years ago

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