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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
As Bertha is repaired, a new review of the Alaskan Way viaduct tunnel states that the project remai...
Richard D. Oxley

Report: Tunnel project keeps within budget, but that’s not the whole story

Within budget, not on time, and partners need to play well together to get the job done. The tale of Bertha and Seattle's waterfront tunnel continues.
12 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

We Day takes over Seattle

Thousands of students are converging on Seattle's KeyArena Thursday for the annual We Day.
12 years ago
Crime in West Seattle has sparked community meetings, including one led by students Tuesday night. ...
Kipp Robertson

West Seattle crime meeting sparked by increasing violence

It's not just a few residents who are concerned about criminal activity in West Seattle.
12 years ago
The man was found sitting on the ground, holding a towel over his wound when law enforcement arrive...
Kipp Robertson

Man shoots himself in the leg in South Seattle parking lot

A man was transported to Harborview Medical Center for a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon.
12 years ago
Seattle police officers and city officials are starting a campaign to stop illegal activity and arr...
Kipp Robertson

Crime crackdown planned for downtown Seattle

The city is starting a campaign to stop illegal activity and arrest violent offenders in a nine-and-a-half block area.
12 years ago
The city announced it is suspending its program to fine people and businesses that do not properly ...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle scraps plans for garbage fine

Residents of Seattle don't have to worry about being fined for not recycling food waste.
12 years ago
The Seattle Police Department has launched “Micro-Community Policing Plans,” which are ...
Richard D. Oxley

Seattle launches customized policing plans for 55 neighborhoods

Seattle's police have a crime reduction plan custom-made for 55 neighborhoods and they want you to follow along.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Tacoma’s U.S. Open: Tax-free cash for owners willing to rent

According to the Internal Revenue Service, an owner can derive tax-free income from renting a property, provided the owner rents it out for 15 days or fewer.

12 years ago
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Richard D. Oxley

State lawmakers allowed to accept free US Open tickets

Washington's legislators have been granted permission by the state's ethics board to accept free tickets to the US Open golf tournament, despite the state policy on accepting gifts.
12 years ago
Sgt. Erik Olson of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife keeps an eye on a fisherman in Se...
Libby Denkmann

Local Fish and Wildlife cops star in Animal Planet reality show

Season one of "Rugged Justice" was filmed locally. Season two will begin filming on April 25 in King and Snohomish Counties.
12 years ago
Teachers across Washington walked out of their classrooms Wednesday to send a message to Olympia. (...
Richard D. Oxley

Teachers walk out to send message to Olympia

Teachers across Washington walked out of their classrooms Wednesday to send a message to Olympia.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Man dies after officer-involved shooting at Lakewood lumberyard

A man has died after an officer-involved shooting in Lakewood.
12 years ago
Brent Stecker

Parent of threatened student still looking for action from school

The parent of a 7 year old that was threatened by a classmate's parent said enough hasn't been done for her daughter to feel safe enough to return to school.
12 years ago
Seattle has started a parklet program that converts parking spaces into park space. According to Re...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle adding 9 streateries, 3 more parklets

First it was parklets and now Seattle is getting streateries — or parking spots-turned-sidewalk cafes.
12 years ago
A judge will sentence Erick Walker Tuesday in the shooting death of Molly Conley. (Conley family ph...
Josh Kerns

Father vows fight for justice after sentencing in Molly Conley shooting death

Erick Walker will learn his fate Tuesday as a Snohomish County judge sentences him for the shooting death of 15-year-old Molly Conley.
12 years ago
Skate King will close its doors June 30, a move general manager Michael Louis doesn’t want to...
Kipp Robertson

What will replace Bellevue’s Skate King after it closes?

After about 40 years, a Bellevue icon is on the brink of closing its doors.
12 years ago
Since the legalization of marijuana in Washington and Colorado, far more pets are showing up at ani...
Josh Kerns

More dogs showing up to emergency veterinarian offices high on marijuana

Since the legalization of marijuana in Washington and Colorado, far more pets are showing up at animal emergency rooms after getting into their owners' pot products. It's no laughing matter -- exposure to THC can make pets sick or even kill them.
12 years ago
Going slower than the speed limit in a highway's fast lane could earn Washington drivers a speeding...
Stephanie Klein

New bill targets slow left-lane drivers

Going slower than the speed limit in a highway's fast lane could earn Washington drivers a speeding ticket under a bill pending in the state Senate.
12 years ago
One of West Seattle’s busiest streets has sparked petitions both for and against slower speed...
Kipp Robertson

Contentious battle brewing over busy West Seattle corridor

One of West Seattle's busiest streets has sparked petitions both for and against slower speeds and redesign.
12 years ago
Elephants Bamboo and Chai have been diverted to the San Diego Zoo because of storms en route to the...
Richard D. Oxley

Seattle council shoots down elephant bill

The Seattle City Council voted down an ordinance to halt the move of Woodland Park Zoo's elephants after the council chamber was filled with yelling activists.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Do real estate agents ever turn down a listing?

Recently, a longtime acquaintance and agent reduced the price of a waterfront second home by $500,000.

12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley

Woman shot in the head while watching street fight

A Sunday morning street fight turned bloody when one man fired a gun and hit a bystander.
12 years ago