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Troopers stop more than 80 HOV lane violators in less than 3 hours

Washington State Patrol tweeted that troopers stopped more than 80 High Occupancy Vehicle lane violators in Snohomish County on Tuesday morning.
4 years ago

Potato problems for Dick’s Drive-In with end of harvest ‘not producing fries up to standards’

If you’re stopping by Dick’s Drive-In this week, your fries might taste a bit different than usual.
4 years ago

Speaker Pelosi, Congresswoman DelBene visit Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Peloisi has now arrived in Taiwan as part of a visit that comes despite threats of military action by China.
4 years ago

Bellevue police seeking couple wanted for frisking victims looking for items to steal

Bellevue police are asking the public for help to identify a couple wanted for six robberies, where they steal jewelry from pedestrians.
4 years ago

Mayor Harrell expands ‘Seattle Restored’ program with plans to fill 45 vacant storefronts

Together with the Seattle Office of Economic Development, Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced plans to expand the “Seattle Restored” economic recovery plan, which matches small business owners with vacant storefronts throughout the city.
4 years ago

Body of man who drowned in Spanaway Lake recovered

The body of a 69-year-old man who drowned in Spanaway Lake on Friday has been recovered, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department said.
4 years ago

Runners, parade-goers enjoy festivities despite heat

Just before the 2022 Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade, hundreds of runners participated in the Torchlight 5K and 8K.
4 years ago

Pilot shares moments of plane crash near Alki Beach

The pilot of a small plane that crashed off Alki Beach on Tuesday is sharing what happened, after noticing a mechanical issue with the plane.
4 years ago

Where should you get your Mega Millions tickets? WA Lottery list of state’s ‘luckiest stores’

With the Mega Millions jackpot sitting at $1.28 billion, people may be wondering where the best place is to buy a winning ticket.
4 years ago

Inslee to rescind 12 emergency decrees related to COVID-19

Inslee announced he will rescind 12 decrees under his COVID-19 emergency authority, saying they are no longer needed in response to the pandemic.
4 years ago

Seafair Torchlight Parade returns to downtown Seattle Saturday night

The Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade will return to downtown Seattle on Saturday night.
4 years ago

Revive I-5 southbound lane closures continue this weekend

Work to replace worn-out expansion joints will continue this weekend as part of the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Revive I-5 project.
4 years ago

State fair in Puyallup holding job fairs this week to hire 5,000 people

The Washington State Fair —formerly known as the Puyallup Fair — is holding two job fairs this week to prepare for the 20-day event in September.
4 years ago

Bellevue cheer coach arrested on charges of child molestation

A Bellevue cheer coach was arrested on charges of child molestation by Bellevue police, according to the Bellevue Police Department.
4 years ago

Lawmakers question CEOs of gun manufacturers in wake of mass shootings

A committee released new findings showing that five major gun manufacturers made more than $1 billion from assault rifle sales in the last decade.
4 years ago

Pedestrian hit and killed by semi on I-5 near Mount Vernon

A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a semitruck on Interstate 5 near Mount Vernon.
4 years ago

Seattle City Council delays vote to end hazard pay for grocery store workers

After Seattle City Council members heard multiple comments from people about hazard pay for grocery store workers, the council delayed their vote on Tuesday to end the pay.
4 years ago

King County officials unveil region’s first wildfire risk reduction plan

The strategy is made up of 12 recommended actions to protect people and infrastructure in the county.
4 years ago

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