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All northbound I-5 lanes reopen after 5-vehicle crash sparked car fire

All lanes on I-5 north have reopened after they were blocked due to a car fire caused by a crash involving two semitrucks and three cars.
1 month ago

Everyone accounted for after Kenmore Air plane crash in San Juan Islands

All 11 people are accounted for after a Kennmore Air plane crash in the San Juan Islands Thursday evening.
1 month ago

38-year-old woman killed after being struck by train in Kent

A fatal train collision is under investigation in Kent after a 38-year-old woman died after she was struck by a Union Pacific train Wednesday night.
1 month ago

Seattle’s viral raccoon Jimothy gets Trump-themed shout out from White House

Seattle's favorite raccoon has officially caught the attention of the White House, as the official White House X account gave a shout-out to Jimothy.
1 month ago

Mayor Katie Wilson’s press secretary leaving after less than 7 months

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary, Sage Wilson, is leaving after less than seven months on the job, PubliCola reported Wednesday.
1 month ago

Bellevue office buildings shed $1.61 billion in value as vacancy rate surges

Downtown Bellevue's office market has taken a substantial hit over the last four years, with soaring vacancy rates dragging property values down.
1 month ago

AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair

As temperatures climb across the Seattle area, many homeowners are discovering that their air conditioner is running but not cooling the home effectively.
1 month ago

One dead in shooting involving King County Sheriff’s deputy near SEA Airport

A deputy with the King County Sheriff's Office was involved in a fatal shooting, the Renton Police Department confirmed with KIRO 7.
1 month ago

‘Deliberate lies and deception’: Bellevue tax preparer gets 18 months for false returns

A Bellevue tax preparer was sentenced to 18 months in prison for three counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false tax returns.
1 month ago

One person injured after small plane crashes at Crest Airport in Kent

A small airplane crashed at Crest Airport on the 29000 block of 179th Place S.E. in Kent late Friday morning.
1 month ago

Pierce County deputies rescue dog that fell 40 feet down cliff

A Pierce County dog fell 40 feet down a cliffside in Graham last week after it was chasing a rabbit.
1 month ago

Body of British Columbia hiker missing for 2 weeks found near Twin Sisters Mountain

The body of a missing hiker from British Columbia was found Sunday, the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
1 month ago

2 lanes reopen on I-5 north after crash involving semi-truck

Two left lanes have reopened after all lanes were blocked on I-5 north due to a crash involving a semi-truck.
1 month ago

Papa Murphy’s to shutter up to 50 underperforming stores amid restructuring

One of the largest pizza chains in the country is preparing to close up to 50 Papa Murphy's locations as its parent company eliminates underperforming stores.
1 month ago

Popular dim sum spot in Chinatown scales back service after 10 years, citing crime concerns

A popular dim sum restaurant in Seattle's Chinatown International District (CID), Joyale Seafood Restaurant, announced an abrupt closure on Thursday.
1 month ago

Viral video captures bison launching Washington man into air at Yellowstone

A video that went viral over the weekend captured a bull bison tossing a Washington resident approximately eight feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
1 month ago

Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuation orders issued for parts of Okanogan

Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Okanogan due to multiple fires.
2 months ago

Suncadia sells Tumble Creek golf community to Texas-based company

Suncadia has sold Tumble Creek, a private golf community in Cle Elum, to Texas-based Escalante Golf for an undisclosed sum.
2 months ago

Family of woman killed in 2023 Belltown shooting sues King County homelessness agency, claiming it failed to intervene

The family of a woman who was killed in a shooting in Belltown in 2023 is suing the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.
2 months ago

Sound Transit light rail suspended between Northgate and Capitol Hill stations

Light rail service has been suspended in Seattle between the Northgate, Stadium, and Judkins Park stations.
2 months ago

Orting to have planned power outage Thursday night into Friday morning

The City of Orting is preparing its residents for a planned overnight power outage Thursday night into Friday morning.
2 months ago

Dim sum, hot pot, and more: The best eats Chinatown-International District has to offer

What I love about the Chinatown-International District neighborhood is that there is such a varied amount of cuisines to try, while also being more affordable than other areas.
2 months ago

Person hit and killed by Sounder Train

A person was hit and killed by the Sounder Train on the North Line Tuesday around 5:30 p.m.
2 months ago

Puyallup police investigate dead man found in park

The Puyallup Police Department (PPD) is investigating after a man was found dead in the wooded area of Bradley Lake Park.
2 months ago