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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.

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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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An inch of Seattle-area lowland rain expected through Wednesday morning

An atmospheric river will make landfall in Western Washington on Monday and persist through Tuesday morning with rain in the forecast all week.

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‘Rain with a side of rain’: Wet weather moves into Puget Sound region

Another atmospheric river is on its way to the Puget Sound region, bringing a near-constant run of rain over the next six days.

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The masks come off: What you need to know with statewide mandate ending March 12

Starting on Saturday, March 12 masks will no longer be required in most places in Washington, as the statewide mandate lifts in earnest.

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Mercer Island teen develops website to help Ukrainian refugees find shelter

Avi Schiffmann created the Coronavirus Dashboard as a student at Mercer Island High School in 2020. Now, he's 19, at Harvard, and has a new project.

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Economist: Puget Sound region housing market appreciation ‘unsustainable’

When even PVC pipe is expensive in building or remodeling a home, the Puget Sound region's housing market is bleak for hopeful buyers.

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Washington Legislature passes bill to limit catalytic converter theft

The Washington state Legislature approved a measure this week to curb catalytic converter theft.

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How to donate to Washington organizations providing aid to Ukraine

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, several organizations across Washington state have stepped up to send assistance.

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Washington state parks are free Wednesday in celebration of Billy Frank Jr.

State parks across Washington are free Wednesday, in celebration of the birthday of Native American activist Billy Frank Jr.

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Free Seattle-area outdoor cafe street use permits extended through January 2023

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed legislation that extends free street use permits through this year, allowing for outdoor dining and retail.

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Bill to create statewide alert system for missing Indigenous people unanimously passes

As soon as the governor signs off on it, Washington will set up an Amber alert-like system for missing Indigenous people.

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All lanes of southbound I-5 reopen in Lakewood after sign falls on freeway

All southbound lanes on I-5 are closed Tuesday morning in Lakewood after a collision near Gravelly Lake Drive where the freeway sign fell on the road.

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Gas prices soar to record levels across Washington state

In the last week, Washington gas prices have climbed to record highs, driven in large part by Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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Monthly $35 insulin cap for Washingtonians among bills signed into law Friday

Gov. Inslee signs a number of bills into law, among them a new requirement on health care plans to cap insulin payments at $35 a month.

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State lawmakers approve expansion of Dolly Parton’s ‘Imagination Library’ program

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will soon be expanded across Washington, as part of a collaboration with the state superintendent's office.

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New cookie, return to in-person sales could help boost Girl Scout funds in 2022

It's Girl Scout cookie season again. Three local scouts joined KIRO Newsradio to talk about this year's new cookie and what the money raised will support.