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Sam Campbell

Federal Way-based World Vision ships truckloads of supplies to flooded Florida towns

A Federal Way-based humanitarian aid group is shipping truckloads of emergency supplies to Floridians impacted and displaced by Hurricane Milton.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Ka-ching! Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz cashes in on Washington supporters

VP candidate Walz held a fundraiser at Hunts Point on Tuesday, with tickets for the event priced as high as $250,000.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Seattle’s Nova High put in lockdown after bullet from shooting pierced window

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting near Nova High School that happened Thursday just before 2 p.m.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Jane Fonda visits Washington to garner support for carbon tax

Actress and environmental activist Jane Fonda is now embroiled in WA's long-waging debate regarding the future of I-2117.
2 years ago
Image: The UW Huskies gather before their game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Oct. 5,...
Steve Coogan

Good news for Huskies fans: Comcast to add Big Ten Network to Xfinity TV package

Comcast and the Big Ten Network have reached an agreement that will allow fans of the UW Huskies to watch games as soon as this weekend.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Seattle city employees getting hit with paycheck issues due to a software change

The city's largest-ever digital transformation of payroll systems has created major issues with worker paychecks.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle first city to equip first responders with opiate recovery drug Buprenorphine

Seattle is the first city with first responders equipped and allowed to administer Buprenorphine -- a medication that treats opioid use disorder.
2 years ago
Photo: Bryan Kohberger, left, sits with his attorney, public defender Anne Taylor, right, during a ...
Bill Kaczaraba

Kohberger Idaho murder trial delayed

The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students will not face trial until July 30, 2025. The trial was moved to Boise.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Owner of Auburn bikini barista stands sentenced to prison

The owner of bikini barista coffee stands in Auburn was sentenced to 30 days in prison, a $5,000 fine, and 100 hours of community service.
2 years ago
Photo: A sea of raccoons swarmed the yard of a Poulsbo home....
Julia Dallas

WDFW: Gaze of raccoons have dispersed after Poulsbo woman stopped feeding them

A Poulsbo woman who found herself surrounded by a gaze of raccoons on Monday has regained her home.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

King County man linked to string of home burglaries faces 14 felonies

Bellevue Police arrested a man accused of multiple burglaries and stealing people's belongings while they were sleeping.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Pagliacci Pizza settles lawsuit with delivery drivers for $830K

Pagliacci has settled a class action lawsuit with two delivery drivers after they alleged the company failed to properly pay its drivers.
2 years ago
An aerial view of Tropicana Field’s shredded roof in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla., in the wake o...
Bill Kaczaraba

Milton departs Florida leaving devastation in its wake

As dawn breaks in Florida, millions of people impacted by Hurricane Milton are waking up to find a changed landscape.
2 years ago
Photo: Chuck Woods, center left, and his fellow volunteers from team Rubicon head from Georgia to G...
Sam Campbell

Pierce County official: Milton prompts largest deployment of urban search and rescue specialists since 9/11

A team of 80 first responders, police, engineers and other urban search and rescue specialists from Western Washington have deployed in preparation for Hurricane Milton.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Seattle City Council passes plan to install cameras in crime-ridden areas

The Seattle City Council passed a measure that green-lights a plan to install outdoor surveillance cameras in what it calls the city's most crime-prone areas.
2 years ago
Photo: Cast of musical Wicked, Alexia Khadime as Elphaba, and Lucy St. Louis as Glinda perform live...
Julia Dallas

Tickets going fast for popular Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ in Seattle

For nearly a month, the Paramount Theatre's stage will be lit up with hues of green and pink as "Wicked" takes over.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Marysville Schools still paying recently removed superintendent more than $400K

The financially destitute Marysville School District is offering former Superintendent Zachery Robbins, Ph.D., more than $400,000 over the next year.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Police: 3 injured in Tacoma double shooting

Police are investigating a double shooting that happened in the middle of downtown Tacoma early Wednesday morning.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Hurricane Milton lashes Florida; worst yet to come

Hurricane Milton dropped to a Category 4 early Wednesday as it churns toward Florida's west coast. Evacuations will soon end.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Public safety is the primary concern for Seattle voters

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce unveiled findings of a poll, revealing that public safety has emerged as the primary concern for local voters.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

UW biochemist wins Nobel Prize for breakthroughs in protein design

Baker shares the Nobel Prize with two other scientists for their work on using artificial intelligence to predict protein structures.
2 years ago
Photo: Western Washington's housing market is cooling off....
Julia Dallas

Seattle’s Morning News: Cool weather brings calmer housing market

As the weather cools off, so does the housing market in Western Washington. Windermere Chief Economist Jeff Tucker said the housing market is following a typical pattern.
2 years ago
Photo: Boeing machinists continue to strike....
Sam Campbell

Talks break down, Boeing withdraws latest contract offer from striking workers

Boeing has officially withdrawn its contract offer that would have given striking workers 30% raises over four years after talks broke down.
2 years ago
Photo: Pierce County deputies arrested four people accused of shooting a good Samaritan....
James Lynch

Pierce County deputies arrest 4 people accused of shooting good Samaritan

Pierce County deputies said a good Samaritan hoping to see the northern lights ended up shot by the people he was offering to help.
2 years ago