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Lynnwood City Council appointee withdraws an hour before swearing-in ceremony

Rebecca Thornton, the Lynnwood council appointee, steps down from her City Council seat just days after unanimous selection.

1 year ago

Rep. Adam Smith: ‘Trump is moving in a fascist direction and we need to stop him’

Congressman Adam Smith calls for action to prevent what he calls Trump's troubling trajectory toward fascism.

1 year ago

Gee Scott: ‘It’s absolutely nuts’ to allow cars to drive through Pike Place Market

KIRO Newsradio host Gee Scott says it's time to end the practice of allowing cars to drive through Pike Place Market.

1 year ago

Starbucks axing 13 drinks from menu. Is your favorite one of them?

Discover which 13 beverages Starbucks is removing. Find out if your favorite drink will still be available after March 4.

1 year ago

Washington gas prices up 21 cents after California refinery fire. Will they surge again?

A refinery fire in California is to blame for rising Washington gas prices.

1 year ago

Lynnwood City Council picks its newest member

Rebecca Thornton will replace Julieta Altamirano-Crosby on Lynnwood's City Council.

1 year ago

Washington Supreme Court hands landlords major victory after CARES Act challenge

The Washington Supreme Court's ruling clarifies eviction notice rules under the CARES Act, benefiting landlords across the state.

1 year ago

Federal layoffs drive 35% jump in unemployment claims among Washington employees

A 35% increase in federal layoffs is driving up Washington unemployment claims, as reported by state officials.

1 year ago

Sunday flood watch as ‘significant’ rain to hit through Tuesday, gusty winds through night

Meteorologist Cliff Mass warns of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the Seattle area due to an imminent atmospheric river event.

1 year ago

Earthquake shakes western Washington early Saturday

Earthquake shakes Western Washington early Saturday morning.

1 year ago

3 Gig Harbor basketball coaches placed on leave amid alcohol allegations

Three Gig Harbor girls' basketball coaches were placed on leave after being accused of drinking alcohol during a team trip.

1 year ago

Former Seattle City Council member shocked to find unresponsive man in back seat

Former Seattle City Council Member Tanya Woo had an unsettling encounter near 12th and Jackson Thursday night.

1 year ago

3 in hospital following alleged hit-and-run in Seattle’s U-District; Suspect arrested

Three people in hospital following Seattle pedestrian crash.

1 year ago

SPD investigating after men allegedly terrorize LGBTQ bar patrons

Seattle police are investigating an alleged hate crime that happened outside an LGBTQ bar in Capitol Hill on Feb. 19.

1 year ago

John Curley: Washington superintendent shouldn’t ‘tangle with the federal government’ on DEI

Washington’s K-12 schools chief is urging districts to keep their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs despite a directive from the Trump administration ordering schools to eliminate "race-based decision-making" by February 28 or risk losing federal funding.

1 year ago

Traffic alert: All lanes open after crash blocks I-5 SB near Mercer St.

All lanes have reopened after a large crash blocked southbound I-5 just north of Mercer Street in Seattle.

1 year ago

Spokane County now allows deputies to clear homeless encampments

Spokane County deputies can now dismantle homeless encampments if it's necessary for public safety.

1 year ago

Everett arson suspect arrested for 34th time after fire destroys home

Surveillance video has helped Everett police arrest a 26-year-old transient man accused of setting a fire in the 1900 block of Lombard Street early Wednesday morning.

1 year ago

Roadway clear after crash blocked all lanes on southbound I-5 at I-90

A collision has been cleared after blocking all lanes on the southbound I-5 collector-distributor at I-90 (MP 165) Thursday.

1 year ago

Gee Scott: Rent control will ‘drive away the mom and pop landlords’

State lawmakers have advanced Senate Bill 5222, which introduces rent control measures to limit annual rent hikes to 7%. Gee Scott has a dire warning.