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Investigation underway after small plane crashes in water on Alki

An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed off Alki Beach Tuesday afternoon, the Coast Guard confirmed.
4 years ago

Washington gas prices fall for 40 days straight

Some good news: Gas prices have been falling for about 40 days in a row. Overall, gas in Washington state is down 43 cents from the record high set on June 16, putting the current average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas at $5.12.
4 years ago

Bill collectors are calling, but she already paid

For Judith Camann, paying her medical bill became another pain, when a series of billing mixups and miscommunication ended up in a lawsuit.
4 years ago

Don’t forget your pets: Ways to keep them cool during hot weather

The hottest temperatures of the summer are on the way. That means pet owners are fetching tricks to help their furry friends stay cool.
4 years ago

Point Ruston Owners Association bans ‘Mexican-style food’ at Tacoma Farmers Market

In a Facebook post on Saturday, the Tacoma Farmers Market said they had recently received a directive from the Point Ruston Owners Association (PROA) to discontinue selling “Mexican-style food.” The Tacoma Farmers Market said they have responded to PROA to “negotiate a solution,” but the recent decision had an immediate effect with two vendors: El […]
4 years ago

King County hoping to close heat disparity gap in low-income areas

Western Washington is preparing for a heat wave but it’s going to hit some harder than others.
4 years ago

North Sound man charged with hate crime after multiple robberies at Asian-owned spas

A Sultan man, who is an Asian American and Pacific Islander, is being charged with a hate crime and multiple robberies after prosecutors say he targeted several Asian-owned spas in the Puget Sound area from April to June.
4 years ago

Bite of Seattle not scheduled for 2022

After cancellations in 2020 and 2021, a spokesperson for the Bite of Seattle festival told KIRO 7 there were no scheduled dates for 2022.
4 years ago

Road rage shooting results in death of 68-year-old man

Seattle police said it began as a road rage incident that escalated to a confrontation, then a shooting.
4 years ago

Hamilton returning to Seattle; lottery for $10 tickets starts Friday

“Hamilton” is making its return to Seattle’s Paramount Theatre on Aug. 3, and limited $10 tickets will be available for each show.
4 years ago

Small turtles bought online linked to salmonella outbreak affecting children

Small turtles have sickened people in 11 states, including Washington.
4 years ago

Fire at Gig Harbor construction site ruled arson

The Cove is part of Gig Harbor’s push to build more housing. The development is still being built, but two of the newly promised homes were destroyed.
4 years ago

Seattle councilmembers announce abortion protection legislation

Two members of the Seattle City Council announced legislation that would protect the right to get an abortion in Seattle.
4 years ago

3-alarm fire at Renton apartment complex that destroyed cars, damaged building reignites overnight

A 3-alarm fire at a Renton apartment complex that destroyed cars, an apartment building and displaced multiple people on Wednesday night reignited overnight.
4 years ago

Missing Edmonds police K9 found safe

Ace, a K9 for the Edmonds Police Department who had gone missing Tuesday, was found safe Wednesday about half a mile from his home.
4 years ago

Northern lights may be visible in Western Washington again this week

Thanks to two solar storms, the northern lights appeared over the Puget Sound early Tuesday, according to several photographs of the natural event.
4 years ago

‘Transformative’ changes for Washington schools? Top educator pitching new policies

Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal recommended reallocating how money from timber is used when it comes to new K-12 construction.
4 years ago

Inflation hits 40-year high in the Seattle area

“We definitely feel the pinch. We see the differences in prices,” Lynn said. “For example, I didn’t buy cream cheese today because it was $8.”
4 years ago

Lumen Field to celebrate 20th anniversary with various upgrades, modernization

With Wednesday marking the 20th anniversary of Lumen Field opening its doors on July 20, 2002, the Seattle Seahawks and First & Goal Inc. have announced plans to modernize and upgrade various areas of the stadium.
4 years ago

Pierce County looks to Texas for new plan to combat homelessness

Pierce County officials said they have a new plan to combat homelessness that could serve as a model for other counties across the state.
4 years ago

Family of teen shot, killed in CHOP zone files claim against Seattle

The family of a teenager who was shot and killed during the CHOP protests in 2020 says they are suing Seattle.
4 years ago

SDOT proposes changes to one of Seattle’s deadliest intersections for pedestrians, cyclists

According to SDOT data, the intersection of 4th Avenue and Holgate Street is one of the deadliest intersections in the city for cyclists and pedestrians.
4 years ago

New research ranks Washington as top state for UFO sightings

New research ranks Washington as the most likely state for people to spot a UFO.
4 years ago

Doctor arrested, accused of sexual assaults at Port Angeles hospital

An Olympic Medical Center doctor was arrested on Thursday amid allegations that he sexually assaulted women
4 years ago