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Matt Markovich
Diaz to depart as SPD chief; Interim Sue Rahr to focus on cultural change
Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr will replace Adrian Diaz and serve as interim Seattle Police chief, Mayor Bruce Harrell said.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
PNW doesn’t get hurricanes but does get hurricane-force winds
The National Hurricane Center and NOAA recently released this season's hurricane outlook that begins on June 1.2 years ago
Heather Bosch, KIRO Newsradio and Julia Dallas, MyNorthwest
Hackers target Seattle Public Library system
As the Seattle Public Library was preparing to go offline for maintenance, it became aware of what it stated was a "ransomware event."2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle Police Department faces staffing shortages causing slower response times
Despite a very public push to recruit new officers, staffing challenges and response times have changed very little within SPD.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
19-year-old survives nearly 400 foot fall in Mason County
A 19-year-old walked away with only minor injuries after falling about 400 feet near High Steel Bridge in Mason County.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
John and Jake: Where’s the line when it comes to transgender children competing in sports?
Elizabeth Wilson's middle-school daughter took second place in the invitation-only Junior Olympic race for the 1600, but Wilson believes the first-place winner had an unfair advantage.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
From soggy to sunny: This week’s Washington weather roller coaster
This week’s weather is expected to rebound to warmer and drier conditions, but not before yet one more period of wet weather.2 years ago
James Lynch
Teenagers, 12-year-old charged with violent crime spree in Seattle
King County prosecutors announced charges against three teenagers and a 12-year-old child for a crime spree earlier this month in Seattle.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
The holiday weekend is here, but traffic still could slow drivers down
AAA notes that traveling by car is appealing for many during a holiday weekend because of the flexibility it provides. But it brings traffic.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
How does Washington fix its eviction case backlog? A constitutional change is needed
King County is struggling with this workload due to a constitutional requirement that unlawful detainer cases must be heard by a constitutional commissioner.2 years ago
James Lynch
Ex-Tacoma cop Timothy Rankine plans to file lawsuit against city, attorney general
Former Tacoma officer Timothy Rankine and his wife filed a tort claim against the city of Tacoma and the attorney general's office.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington Republicans face internal feud over endorsements ahead of elections
Washington Republicans are in the midst of an experiment, leading to a political family feud over the most "electable" candidates.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Young Fresh Fellows celebrate 40 years since ‘Fabulous’ vinyl debut
The Young Fresh Fellows are marking the 40th anniversary, and new remix reissue, of their album "Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest."2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Markovich: What would ‘the most trusted man in America’ think of AI, ‘news’ now?
What would Walter Cronkite think of artificial intelligence in our world of opinionated "news" outlets (and that's news in quotes)?2 years ago
James Lynch and Sam Campbell
Alleged stalker tried to kidnap teen in front of her parents in Bothell, documents state
Court documents say a girl, 17, was standing with her parents outside an elementary school, when Fernando Rojas allegedly grabbed the teen.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
‘Discriminatory practices’: Seattle police captain sues city, Chief Adrian Diaz
A longtime Seattle Police Department captain filed a discrimination lawsuit Monday against the city of Seattle and Chief Adrian Diaz.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Oversized scissors, shovels used to celebrate I-405 project progress
The Washington State Department of Transportation used big scissors and more to celebrate the Interstate 405 project north of Bellevue.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle police aptitude test under scrutiny amid recruitment struggles
An aptitude test used by the Seattle Police Department is being questioned as a potential reason the city is struggling to recruit officers.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Pro-Palestinian group clears UW encampment after reaching agreement
A pro-Palestinian group that took over the University of Washington Quad has started to disband after weeks of protest.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Video shows gunfire erupting near a kids baseball game in Auburn
Shots fired near a youth baseball game in Auburn Sunday evening caused panic among players and families and it was captured on video.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Washington weather will feel like a yo-yo this week before the holiday weekend
It's the week before what many people feel is the first summer holiday weekend of the year and the weather in Washington will feel like a yo-yo.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
‘We got a real gut punch from it:’ Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption
This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Protesters at UW encampment harass, shine laser in eye of photojournalist
A FOX 13 photographer was harassed and had a laser shined in his eye while filming near the pro-Palestinian UW encampment this week.2 years ago
