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‘Just ugly today’: Semi-truck crash grinds morning commute through SeaTac to a halt

A semi-truck collision that damaged a guardrail along northbound I-5 has traffic from the south end facing significant delays Thursday morning.

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Aurora borealis puts on show in Washington night skies with chance of encore Friday

A strong geomagnetic storm brought the aurora borealis to night skies across Western Washington overnight between Wednesday and Thursday.

4 years ago

Nonpartisan candidate for Washington secretary of state aims to instill ‘neutrality in the office’

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson has worked in local elections for over 12 years, and soon, she hopes to become Washington’s first-ever nonpartisan secretary of state. Gee & Ursula: Is it possible to be a nonpartisan politician? Democrat Steve Hobbs was tagged to serve as secretary of state by Gov. Jay Inslee, after incumbent Republican […]

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‘Medical airlift’ for Ukraine with $3.5 million of medical supplies set to fly out of Sea-Tac

A relief flight for Ukraine stocked with emergency medical supplies is scheduled to fly out of Sea-Tac Airport on Monday evening.

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Dick’s Drive-In brings back 19 cent burgers for belated anniversary celebration

Dick's Drive-In is bringing back its 19 cent burgers this week for a belated celebration of its 68th anniversary, this time spanning three days.

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State Rep. Frank Chopp could face investigation after rerouting funds to nonprofit he co-founded

State Rep. Frank Chopp finds himself in hot water, after redirecting roughly $2 million toward a Seattle-based nonprofit he co-founded.

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Everett police officer shot and killed, suspect in custody

One officer was reportedly killed on Friday, following what Everett police are describing as a "significant incident" on North Broadway Avenue.

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State cannabis industry asks local leaders for help after deadly robberies

After a huge increase in armed robberies at local pot stores, and numerous deaths, the state cannabis industry says it is desperate for help.

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Climate Pledge Arena organizers ‘need to be held accountable’ after free clinic gets delayed

The annual Seattle Center free clinic is postponed over competing interests with how to best use Climate Pledge Arena.

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Former Washington AG: ‘A bit of kabuki theater’ highlights Supreme Court confirmation hearings

Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna provides insight into the week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings in the Senate.

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Sen. Murray says Washington will ‘bear the brunt’ of Idaho’s abortion ban

Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed into law an abortion ban bill that critics, including Sen. Murray, say follows in the footsteps of Texas restrictions.

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Seattle council looks to bring back SPD hiring incentive program

The Seattle City Council has sponsored a resolution to fund extra dollars for an Seattle police staffing incentive program, including hiring bonuses.

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Seattle gets warmest day in over five months, with chance to repeat over weekend

Seattle experienced its first day with temperatures over 60 degrees since November of 2021 this week, with the potential for more this weekend.

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Mariners to slash prices on food, drinks at T-Mobile Park for 2022 season

The Seattle Mariners have announced a new "value" menu of reduced-price food at T-Mobile Park, kicking off at the start of this season.

4 years ago

City needs to ‘stay the course’ to really improve safety in downtown Seattle

Downtown Seattle Association President Jon Scholes says progress on safety has been made in the downtown core, but admits there is still a long way to go.