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Southbound SR 99 near Lynnwood reopens after fatal hit-and-run crash

A fatal hit-and-run car crash fully blocked southbound SR 99 early Thursday morning for several hours. By 9:45 a.m., the southbound part of the highway reopened.
2 months ago

Alaska Airlines CEO appointed to Lyft’s board of directors

Ben Minicucci, the CEO of Alaska Air Group, was appointed last week to the board of directors of ride-sharing company Lyft.
2 months ago

Costco eyes move to larger Tumwater location as popular food truck hopes to join the development

A popular food truck off Yelm Highway is cooking up plans for a permanent brick-and-mortar location.
2 months ago

Longtime Pioneer Square pub closes suddenly after 23 years

Pioneer Square bar, Collins Pub, abruptly closed for good on Friday after 23 years, despite the FIFA World Cup recently flooding the neighborhood with visitors.
2 months ago

Did you get emails from Costco? You may be owed money from a $14M settlement

Those who shop at Costco in Washington could be entitled to a share of a $14 million compensation payout, but the window to claim it ends soon.
2 months ago

Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student murders

Bryan Kohberger is now saying he's innocent in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and wants to take back his guilty plea.
2 months ago

Beloved pho restaurant closing on Bainbridge Island after nearly 20 years

A pho restaurant that has served the Bainbridge Island community for nearly two decades is closing its doors as its owner has decided to retire.
2 months ago

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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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