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There are no plans for how the Washington State Auditor’s Office will operate beginning May 1...
Kipp Robertson

No plan in place for how State Auditor’s Office will operate with Kelley on leave

There are no plans for how the Washington State Auditor's Office will operate beginning May 1 when Troy Kelley goes on leave. Governor Inslee has ordered his pay to be halted.
12 years ago
Police expect three events on May 1, one is organized by anti-capitalist anarchist that will begin ...
Richard D. Oxley

Seattle police brace for thousands of May Day protesters

Thousands are expected for three events in downtown Seattle. Police brace for possible violence and property damage.
12 years ago
This white SUV is seen on bus camera footage, inches from the door. On the other side are children ...
Richard D. Oxley

SUV nearly strikes children at school bus stop

An SUV drove onto the shoulder and sped inches between children and a school bus door as the young students approached.
12 years ago
Business owners have reported people parking in other lots to grab food at Chick-fil-A. (Chris Sull...
Chris Sullivan

Chicken sandwiches still causing massive traffic congestion in Bellevue

The lines to grab a chicken sandwich are still causing massive traffic delays.
12 years ago
Students at Marysville-Pilchuck High School were released early Monday afternoon after a bomb threa...
Stephanie Klein

Marysville students released early after bomb threat

Students at Marysville-Pilchuck High School were released early Monday afternoon after a bomb threat was made against the school.
12 years ago
Brady Olson, a civics teacher at North Thurston High School, tackled a student who fired multiple s...
Richard D. Oxley

Lacey teacher who tackled shooter: ‘No one…can prepare for a situation like this’

Brady Olson, the North Thurston High School teacher who tackled a shooter at his school Monday morning has released a statement following the incident.
12 years ago
A semi-truck and a street sweeper collided on SR 167, closing the right lane and stalling traffic M...
Richard D. Oxley

Two people injured in street sweeper, semitrailer collision on SR 167

The Washington State Patrol says two people were injured when a street sweeper and semitrailer collided on State Route 167 in south King County Monday morning.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Privately-funded arena proposed for Tukwila

Chris Hansen's plans for a Seattle arena may have new competition in Tukwila.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Home shoppers flock to listings, ‘fresh’ or ‘stale’

As of March 31, nearly 70 percent of the homes on the market were considered "stale"- homes that have sat on the market unsold for more than a month.

12 years ago
Lacey Police said Monday afternoon that a shooter on campus at North Thurston High School fired two...
MyNorthwest.com

Police: Teen had no intention of hurting classmates in Lacey shooting

A 16-year-old boy shot a gun twice at North Thurston High School Monday morning, but police said there's no indication he planned on hurting his classmates.
12 years ago
A gray whale surfaces in the Pacific Ocean waters March 3, 2015. (AP)...
Kipp Robertson

Tribe’s request to hunt whales under public scrutiny in Seattle

It's a topic that has drawn criticism since a tribe sought a waiver to the Endangered Species Act more than 10 years ago.
12 years ago
Friends of the Woodland Park Zoo Elephants have added lions and tigers to their list of complaints....
Richard D. Oxley

Elephant activists return to Seattle council

Activists return to the Seattle City Council to continue their battle over the controversial move.
12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley

Robbers tie up man, rob his Seattle home

A Roosevelt area resident was tied up and robbed at his home early Sunday morning.
12 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

Russell Wilson attends White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson squashed rumors last week that he was taking his supposed girlfriend, Ciara, to the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
12 years ago
A fire caused more than $50,000 in damages to a SoDo district business. A vehicle parked in front o...
Kipp Robertson

Car parked in front of hydrant delays response to Seattle fire

A fire caused more than $50,000 in damages to a SoDo district business.
12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

High-speed pursuit through Seattle caught on video

Two people were arrested Thursday night after leading police on a high-speed chase through South Seattle.
12 years ago
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of British Columbia early Friday morning. (USGS ima...
Stephanie Klein

6.1-magnitude earthquake reported off British Columbia coast

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of British Columbia around 7 a.m. Friday.
12 years ago
Teachers in Blaine, Ferndale, Bellingham, and Mount Vernon will walk out Friday to protest the Legi...
Stephanie Klein

Teachers in four districts take part in education funding strikes

Teachers in Blaine, Ferndale, Bellingham, and Mount Vernon will walk out Friday to protest the Legislature's inaction on education funding.
12 years ago
Safeco Field head groundskeeper Bob Christofferson waters the dirt before a recent game. (Photo cou...
Josh Kerns

The Sodfather keeps Safeco Field in pristine shape rain or shine

Safeco Field head groundskeeper Bob Christofferson has kept the turf and dirt in pristine condition for 16 seasons, and has no plans to stop any time soon.
12 years ago
Organizers are expecting to have public safety staff similar to that of past U.S. Opens. That means...
Kipp Robertson

Pierce County law enforcement bracing for 7 days of Super Bowl-type crowds

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is asking for help from other Washington law enforcement agencies to work the 2015 U.S. Open.
12 years ago
A panhandling-homeless man got the chance to have a snack with a Pierce County sheriff’s depu...
Kipp Robertson

Pierce County deputy shares a bite to eat with a homeless man

A panhandling-homeless man got the chance to have a snack with a Pierce County sheriff's deputy on Wednesday.
12 years ago
First Russell Wilson was taking singer Ciara to the White House Correspondents Dinner and now he&#8...
Stephanie Klein

Did Russell Wilson just end dating rumors?

First Russell Wilson was taking singer Ciara to the White House Correspondents Dinner and now he's not.
12 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Middle school student groped in West Seattle

A girl on her way to middle school was reportedly groped Thursday morning.
12 years ago
Police have made at least 95 arrests since Wednesday as part of a new effort to crack down on crime...
Stephanie Klein

95 arrests in Seattle’s new fight against downtown crime

Police have made at least 95 arrests since Wednesday as part of a new effort to crack down on crime in downtown Seattle.
12 years ago