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Eric Mandel

SPD investigating early morning Belltown homicide

Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found shot and later died early Sunday morning.
11 years ago
snow cascades...
MyNorthwest.com

Several feet of snow expected in Cascades and Olympics

The heavy wind and rain in Western Washington has taken a backseat to the snow falling in the mountains.
11 years ago
Magnolia hires a combination of private security and off-duty police officers to patrol its neighbo...
Richard D. Oxley

Growing number of Seattle neighborhoods paying for private police

Magnolia is the latest in a trend of Seattle neighborhoods paying for additional security beyond police protection.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Snapchat shuts down Federal Way school; leads police to stolen gun

A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested by Federal Way police after they sent a Snapchat video displaying the firearm to students. A stolen gun has been recovered.
11 years ago
Snapchat is a mobile app that allows users to send photos and videos to friends. Those photos and v...
MyNorthwest.com

Snapchat video prompts lockdown at Federal Way school

A lockdown has just been lifted at Federal Way High School where three students reported receiving a Snapchat video showing a kid displaying a possible handgun in a bag.
11 years ago
Russell Wilson’s relationship with Ciara has come under criticism this season as the Seahawks...
Richard D. Oxley

Seattle apologizes to Russell Wilson and Ciara

Now that the Seahawks have gotten their game back, Seattle 12s are apologizing to celebrity couple Russell Wilson and Ciara.
11 years ago
The Center for Whale Research, which is one of the few organizations permitted to get close enough ...
Jillian Raftery

Food scarcity could threaten Northwest’s orca baby boom

The news of seven orca calves born in the last year has many celebrating, except for researchers, who say the babies could be in grave danger.
11 years ago
Raymond Azevedo Seattle defund police...
Richard D. Oxley

Seattle police release new video from fatal carjacking

New videos released by the Seattle Police Department show the suspect stealing vehicles at gun point, and police SWAT at the final scene.
11 years ago
The Tacoma Police Department announced it is working with ATF to investigate a possible explosive d...
Richard D. Oxley

Former soldier charged for Tacoma bomb scare; allegedly stored anti-tank explosive on roof

A former JBLM soldier has been charged after it was discovered he was allegedly storing an anti-tank explosive device on his roof in Tacoma, causing a bomb scare Wednesday.
11 years ago
Bellevue resident Devin Cunningham is trying to prove that you can eat whatever you want and still ...
Stephanie Klein

Health department closes Seattle Chipotle

A Chipotle restaurant in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood closed its doors on Thursday after repeated food safety violations.
11 years ago
You could forgive Veteran SeaTac firefighter Dave Little and his wife for wanting a break from pare...
Josh Kerns

Firefighter, family help foster girls overcome mom’s tragic death

You could forgive Veteran SeaTac firefighter Dave Little and his wife for wanting a break from parenting after raising several kids. But when two little girls facing unspeakable tragedy came into their lives, they couldn't resist doing it all over again.
11 years ago
The National Weather Service is responding to reports of a tornado in Battle Ground. (Google Maps)...
Kipp Robertson

Tornado reportedly touches down in Washington

The National Weather Service is responding to reports of a tornado in Battle Ground.
11 years ago
A tornado touched ground in Battle Ground, Wa., damaging 36 homes. (Daniel Berkompas, Twitter)...
MyNorthwest.com

Tornado damages 36 homes, 2 businesses in Washington town

The National Weather Service says 36 homes and two businesses were damaged when a tornado touched down in Battle Ground, Wash. on Thursday morning.
11 years ago
Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn hosts a podcast: You, Me, Us, Now. You, Me, Us, Now. – about...
MyNorthwest.com

What’s it like to run for Seattle City Council?

Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn talks with three first-time candidates who recently ran against much better financed incumbents for the Seattle City Council.
11 years ago
Prices to drive in the I-405 express toll lanes reached $10 for the first time since they opened at...
Kipp Robertson

I-405 express toll lanes reach peak prices

Prices to drive in the I-405 express toll lanes reached $10 for the first time since they opened at the end of September.
11 years ago
National Weather Service Meteorologist Kirby Cook says he expects between a quarter to half inch of...
Kipp Robertson

More rain will add to a record-breaking December in Western Washington

The threat of landslides will remain for several days as forecasts predict more rain in Western Washington.
11 years ago
The threat of landslides will remain for several days as forecasts predict more rain in Western Was...
Kipp Robertson

More rain on the way; landslide threat persists

The threat of landslides will remain for several days as forecasts predict more rain in Western Washington.
11 years ago
Urquhart, King County...
Richard D. Oxley

Sheriff: Fight for your life because that is what it’s going to be

King County Sheriff John Urquhart recommends a three-step plan if Washingtonians are amid a mass shooting.
11 years ago
The Tacoma Police Department announced it is working with ATF to investigate a possible explosive d...
Richard D. Oxley

Tacoma police reopen Sheridan neighborhood after investigation into explosive device

Tacoma police have opened up the Sheridan neighborhood after hours of an investigation into a possible explosive device.
11 years ago
To get the full benefit of a ‘happy light,’ you must keep your eyes open. Doctors say t...
Sara Lerner

What you’re feeling might be more than Seattle winter blues

A dearth of UV light can bring health problems, like Seasonal Affective Disorder, but you don't have to be diagnosed with SAD to be impacted by daylight scarcity.
11 years ago
I-405 toll lanes...
Kipp Robertson

Cost to drive I-405 toll lanes jumps to nearly $10

Drivers were told they wouldn't regularly pay much more than $4 to use the I-405 express toll lanes.
11 years ago
Seattle tops the list to find a male Star Wars fan on the dating market. It doesn’t make the ...
Richard D. Oxley

The good and bad news about Seattle, Star Wars and romance

Seattle men get a hard time when it comes to dating around town. But new data shows that the area is great for Star Wars fans on the dating market, and why that is both a good and bad thing.
11 years ago
Donald Trump posted a series of tweets, taking a jab at Jeff Bezos and his companies, Amazon.com an...
Richard D. Oxley

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos offers to shoot Donald Trump into space

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos posted this fourth tweet ever to offer to send Donald Trump into space.
11 years ago
The San Bernardino shootings have officially been defined as terrorism. (AP)...
Sara Lerner

How to define domestic terrorism in America

What makes a shooting at a Planned Parenthood different that a mass shooting in California, or the attacks on 9/11?
11 years ago