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Associated Press

Trump swearing-in will move inside Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle cops break up downtown drug deal, arrest suspect after foot chase

SPD officers led an anti-narcotics operation in Downtown Seattle Wednesday night, arresting one individual in the process.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Car prowling suspects arrested after firing shots at deputies during multi-city chase

Reports of a burglary and a shooting sent deputies with the King County Sheriff’s Office on a police chase from Sammamish to Renton.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Truck driver crashes through wall of a Taco Bell in Graham

A truck driver crashed into a Taco Bell in Graham Thursday, causing one person to be transported to a nearby hospital for injuries suffered.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Good Samaritan saves elderly person after they drove into Lake Stevens

An elderly driver unintentionally drove into Lake Stevens Thursday evening only to be rescued by a good Samaritan nearby.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Burgermaster to close its original location in Seattle after 73 years

Burgermaster announced Wednesday it will close its original location in Seattle's University District at the end of February.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

New Pierce County sheriff puts emphasis on drug trafficking

There is a new Pierce County sheriff in town. Keith Swank, 56, was formally sworn in Wednesday, reports KIRO Newsradio.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

‘We need your help’: FBI releases details on metal compounds used to spark PNW ballot box fires

The devices used to spark three ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election were made of a "very volatile mix" of thermite and scrap metal, FBI agents said Thursday.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

State Senate bill with new gun-free zones in parks, where kids are present moves ahead

Washington lawmakers revised a gun-free-zones bill that would have prohibited firearms and weapons in most locations where kids are present.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Ex-tutor charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student pleads not guilty

The ex-tutor charged with assaulting a student inside a Seattle restaurant bathroom and recording it pleaded not guilty to two charges.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

2 people injured after crane falls into Everett Mall

Two construction workers were injured after a crane fell into the Everett Mall Thursday.
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David Lynch appears at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2019. (Photo: Jordan Strauss...
Associated Press

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78

David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in projects including "Twin Peaks" died at the age of 78.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, a longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer, dies at 90

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" has died at 90.
2 years ago
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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

‘It was so violent:’ Pierce County drivers hit by I-5 rock throwers

Multiple Pierce County drivers were hit by rocks allegedly thrown from an overpass and the side of the highway.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Suspect flees scene after stabbing man in the neck in Pioneer Square

A stabbing in Seattle's Pioneer Square early Thursday left a man seriously injured, with the suspect immediately fleeing the scene afterward.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Federal inquiry into discrimination complaints at UW resolved, finds no wrongdoing

UW has agreed on a resolution after a year-long investigation into how the school responds to discrimination complaints was concluded.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Gun owners could be charged with felonies if firearm gets stolen under new proposed bill

The owner of a gun that becomes stolen could face fines and felonies if the thief commits a violent crime with said gun.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Drew Brees is bringing pickleball to Seattle with new indoor facility

Former NFL star quarterback Drew Brees' pickleball company, Picklr, is coming to Seattle -- specifically Fremont.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Gonzaga University finds its next president

Katia Passerini, Ph.D., has been named Gonzaga University's next president, the Gonzaga University Board of Trustees confirmed.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

U.S. regulators have banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Edmonds names interim police chief amid troubling city-wide financial woes

Assistant Chief Rod Sniffen will serve as the acting police chief for the Edmonds Police Department, starting in March.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause war, release some hostages, mediators say

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators said. The agreement will pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Driver threatening passenger with gun leads to officer-involved shooting in Auburn

A shooting involving a police officer broke out in Auburn early Wednesday morning, leaving one man dead, Auburn Police confirmed.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Bellevue residents urged to be vigilant about their safety after attacks

In one of the attacks, the Bellevue Police Department say a 72-year-old woman was attacked, robbed and thrown to the ground.
2 years ago