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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. 
5 years ago

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. 
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago

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. 
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago

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.
5 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.
5 years ago

Trio of former Seahawks stars launch new initiative to support local nonprofits

A trio of former Seattle Seahawks stars announced a new initiative this week, designed to raise funds for nonprofits across the region. 
5 years ago

Seattle-area gas prices begin to tick down after peaking early in week

Gas prices in the Seattle metropolitan area have finally begun to tick back down, having now declined in each of the last three days. 
5 years ago

All northbound I-5 lanes in Tacoma reopen following fatal collision, DUI arrest

All lanes of northbound I-5 are 38th Street South in Tacoma have reopened, after an hours-long closure following a fatal collision Friday.
5 years ago

Boeing builds launch vehicle for mission to land first woman on the moon

The Artemis missions, which aim to land the first woman on the moon, readied test launch Thursday with a vehicle built by Boeing.
5 years ago

Hit and run damages I-5 54th Avenue E overpass in Fife, all lanes now open

A truck hit and run damaged an I-5 overpass in Fife on Thursday morning, blocking two lanes of northbound I-5 until late afternoon.
5 years ago

Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy dead after being shot Tuesday in Spanaway

A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy has died after being shot while serving a warrant to a felony suspect in Spanaway on Tuesday. 
5 years ago

Washington Sen. Murray presses Biden to extend pause on student loan payments

Washington Sen. Patty Murray is pressing President Joe Biden to extend an ongoing pause on student loan payments through the end of this year. 
5 years ago

All five Echo Glen escapees in custody after fifth apprehended Monday

The remaining teenager of a group of five who escaped from Echo Glen Children's Center in January was apprehended without incident this week.
5 years ago

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson retiring, Howard Schultz to serve in interim role

Starbucks Corporation announced Wednesday that Kevin Johnson, the company's president and chief executive officer, intends to retire this year. 
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Two Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies shot in Spanaway; suspect dead

Two Pierce County Sheriff's deputies were shot near Pacific Avenue South and 176th Street in Spanaway on Tuesday morning.
5 years ago

Signs of relief for Washington drivers as increase in gas prices begins to slow

While gas prices across the Seattle area and Washington state have continued to rise steadily, that growth has slowed in recent days. 
5 years ago

Jury awards $150 million to victims of 2019 Seattle crane collapse

A King County jury has awarded $150 million to the families of several people killed or injured when a Seattle crane collapsed in 2019.
5 years ago

Inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths resume in King County

After a delay of more than four years, inquests into deaths caused by police and law enforcement officers in King County are set to resume Tuesday.
5 years ago

Seattle police ask for help identifying man involved in killing teen downtown

Seattle detectives are seeking assistance identifying a man involved in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old at Third Avenue and Pine Street on March 2.
5 years ago

Washington schools begin shift to mask-optional approach for students

Monday marks the first time since in-person instruction resumed that students in Washington are not required to mask up in schools.
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