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Train was traveling 50 mph over recommended speed before crash

The train that derailed near DuPont Monday morning was traveling too fast when it entered a curve.
9 years ago

Attorney believes speed caused DuPont train derailment

A lawyer from the 2015 Philadelphia train derailment lawsuit argues the DuPont incident is similar and that speed will be the ultimate cause determined.
9 years ago

Injured Bremerton Police officers identified

The two Bremerton Police officers who were injured in a shootout on Sunday morning have been identified. Both are expected to recover.
9 years ago

‘Positive train control’ not activated at scene of derailment

An NTSB expert explains positive train control, a factor that has garnered attention following a fatal train derailment near DuPont.
9 years ago

I-5 express lanes reopened in Seattle after deadly crash

The southbound express lanes on I-5 in Seattle were closed for several hours on Monday due to a deadly semi-truck crash.
9 years ago

Gov. Jay Inslee declares state of emergency after train derailment

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency Monday morning after a deadly train derailment.
9 years ago

President Trump tweets about deadly train derailment

President Trump has responded to the deadly train derailment in Dupont on Monday via Twitter.
9 years ago

Passenger describes train ride just before deadly derailment

The chair of Pierce Transit's Community Transportation Advisory Group tweeted about his experience on the train that derailed in Pierce County.
9 years ago

State Patrol confirms 3 people killed in train derailment

The State Patrol confirms three people were killed Monday morning when an Amtrak train derailed over southbound I-5 at Mounts Road in DuPont.
9 years ago

61 Bellevue prostitution cases dismissed after audio mistake

Prosecutors will drop 61 of 110 cases after a massive Bellevue prostitution sting mistakenly handled audio in some cases.
9 years ago

SDOT’s Scott Kubly resigns as Seattle shakes up leadership

Scott Kubly has resigned from his position as director of the Seattle Department of Transportation as Seattle makes changes to its leadership.
9 years ago

Seattle paid $50K preparing to pass its income tax

The City of Seattle paid a lobbying group and consultants nearly $50,000 as officials prepared to draft and pass an income tax ordinance.
9 years ago

General McPeak ‘worried about Seoul, but more worried about Seattle’

Retired four-star general and Air Force Chief of Staff Merrill "Tony" McPeak wants a hard deadline placed on North Korea to dismantle its nuclear program.
9 years ago

Unscientific poll: Drivers won’t pay over $10 for I-405 tolls

Drivers refuse to pay more than $10 to drive in the Express Toll Lanes on I-405, according to an unscientific poll conducted by KIRO Radio via Twitter.
9 years ago

More than 2.5 million travelers will pass through Sea-Tac Airport over holidays

Sea-Tac Airport is expected to hit another record as even more travelers pass through its doors over the coming holiday season.
9 years ago

Woman hit and killed by car while walking in Redmond

A 70-year-old woman was killed while walking in Redmond on Friday morning.
9 years ago

Washington drivers ranks among top 10 worst by new study

A study by a Seattle-based insurance company found that Washington drivers are the fifth worst in the country. Do you believe it?
9 years ago

Touting record against Trump, AG Ferguson challenges FCC

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is preparing to challenge the FCC's decision over net neutrality.
9 years ago

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake shakes south of Portland

Thousands of people reported feeling a magnitude 4.0 earthquake south of Portland Wednesday evening.
9 years ago

Where to see the Geminids meteor shower

Clear skies over Seattle mean you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Geminids meteor shower Wednesday night.
9 years ago

Seven Washington cities with considerable job growth in 2017

Seven Washington cities experienced significant job growth, but not in the sectors many would assume. Seattle did not make the list.
9 years ago

Brother of man killed by Seattle cop on new police committee

King County could make changes to the way it handles inquests into shootings and other deaths at the hands of police.
9 years ago

Five ways to listen to KTTH anytime, anywhere

There are now more ways than ever before to listen to your favorite content from KTTH.
9 years ago

Report: Rep. Matt Manweller placed on leave over allegations

Matt Manweller, who said he won't resign over allegations of sexual harassment while working at Central Washington University, has been placed on leave.
9 years ago