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Image: From left, 2-year old girl Seraya Aung Harmon, Nadia Cole, center, and Aaron Aung. Aung is e...
Julia Dallas

Man’s fiancée indicted in Pullman kidnapping case of 2-year-old girl to Mexico

There is another update in the Pullman kidnapping case of Seraya Aung Harmon, a 2-year-old girl who went missing and was later found.
2 years ago
Photo: A man is charged in connection with throwing debris on I-5. The incident brought WSP, King C...
James Lynch

Prosecutors: Man accused of throwing debris onto I-5 charged, posed risk of death

A man accused of throwing debris onto I-5 has been charged. Prosecutors said his actions posed a substantial risk of death or injury.
2 years ago
Photo: A man is accused of deliberately driving into a flock of Seagulls along Long Beach....
Luke Duecy

Hawaii man faces charges in connection with killing 25 seagulls on Long Beach

Charges are being recommended for a Hawaii man accused of deliberately driving a rented Jeep Wrangler into a flock of birds on Long Beach.
2 years ago
Image: A photo of Irah Sok, left, and her family is on display. Sok was killed during a home invasi...
Sam Campbell

Gang leader, accomplice accused of targeting Asian families in Washington indicted

A gang leader accused of a series of armed robberies targeting Asian families in Washington, as well as his accomplice, have been indicted.
2 years ago
Image: The Seattle Police Department (SPD) found a gun, several types of drugs and over $8,000 in c...
Steve Coogan

Seattle man accused of making threats found with gun, drugs, cash

The Seattle Police Department found a gun, various drugs and over $8,000 in cash after arresting a man for making threats Monday.
2 years ago
Brian Niccol, Starbucks CEO...
Bill Kaczaraba

Starbucks CEO could make $100M while working remotely

When Starbucks named Brian Niccol its new chairman and CEO, the company hoped he could revive fading sales and re-establish the coffee giant.
2 years ago
Black bear...
Bill Kaczaraba

A reminder black bears, humans don’t mix: Animal euthanized after hurting teen

A large male black bear emerged from the darkness. Startled, Emily froze. The bear took a swipe and tore her clothes.
2 years ago
Image: Traffic backed up on both sides of I-5 near Everett on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024....
Steve Coogan

Delays dragged commuting times on both sides of I-5 near Everett Thursday

Drivers on I-5 north of Everett Thursday morning saw delays on both sides of the highway due to a collision and construction.
2 years ago
Image: A Sound Transit light rail train sits at the new Lynnwood station on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 202...
Chris Sullivan

Sound Transit preparing for Lynnwood light rail opening on Aug. 30

Game day for Sound Transit comes Aug. 30. That's the day passenger service for the new light rail from Lynnwood begins.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

‘Horrific:’ Blind man stabbed in Seattle apartment building

A blind man was stabbed in his Seattle apartment building on Sunday. The attack happened on the 4th floor near the elevators.
2 years ago
Photo: Three people were killed in a fire in Skagit County....
Julia Dallas

3 killed in Skagit County fire; Investigators looking for man possibly involved

Investigators are looking for a man they believe could have been involved in a Skagit County fire that killed three people.
2 years ago
Nate Connors

Latest recall for Ford, Mazda vehicles comes with a ‘Do Not Drive’ warning

Nearly 460,000 Fords, Lincolns, Mercurys and Mazdas are facing a vehicle recall due to safety concerns with defective Takata airbags.
2 years ago
Alaska Airlines...
Bill Kaczaraba

Alaska Airlines flight attendants reject tentative contract

Alaska Airlines flight attendants have rejected their union’s tentative contract. The union represents 6,900 Alaska employees.
2 years ago
Coach K Yelm...
Frank Sumrall

John and Jake: Duke basketball legend Coach K saves Yelm sports teams

Yelm Community Schools announced it would undergo major cuts for sports programs before Coach K and others tepped in and raised enough money.
2 years ago
Photo: High-speed crash at 100 mph ends with two dead....
Bill Kaczaraba

High-speed crash at 100 mph results in fatal collision in Pierce County

A high-speed crash at 100 mph ended with two dead Wednesday in Pierce County, according to the sheriff's department.
2 years ago
Police arrested a convicted felon with a history of assault, after they say he fired a shotgun at a...
Frank Sumrall

2 women rescued from human trafficking at Bellingham massage parlor

Two human trafficking victims were found and rescued in Bellingham by law enforcement Tuesday morning after police investigated a massage parlor.
2 years ago
Photo: These photos were taken May 11, 2024 in Tacoma. The graffiti is part of a larger case agains...
James Lynch

Alleged infamous Seattle graffiti vandal faces felony charge

An alleged Seattle graffiti vandal is now facing felony charges. Police said they found the suspect with the help of social media.
2 years ago
Photo: Cars drive on Aurora Avenue in Seattle. People who live and work in that area are fed up wit...
Luke Duecy

Proposed law to combat Aurora crime met with controversy: ‘Violence will escalate’

Seattle's Public Safety Committee heard from experts and the public about a newly proposed ordinance designed to curb sex trafficking and gun violence along Aurora.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Nearly 70 dogs seized from alleged breeder’s Key Peninsula home

Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies seized 68 dogs from an alleged dog breeder's home on the Key Peninsula through a search warrant.
2 years ago
puyallup little league world series...
Frank Sumrall

Puyallup Little League team clinches World Series appearance, but needs funds for the trip

The South Hill Little League baseball team needs $50,000 to make the trip to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Lanes reopen on I-5 in Federal Way after police push flipped car

The lanes reopened just after 8 a.m., but the crash caused a nine-mile backup. As of this reporting, most of the backup traffic has dissipated.
2 years ago
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Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press

Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress

Starbucks announced that CEO Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down after a little more than a year in the job.
2 years ago
Photo: In this April 9, 2015, photo, Chai, an Asian elephant, is watched by visitors at the Woodlan...
Julia Dallas

Woodland Park Zoo, workers union come to tentative agreement; strike stalled

On Monday, the Woodland Park Zoo and the JCC came to a tentative agreement. Around 200 workers will vote on the contract, stalling a strike.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle police are investigating after a 23-year-old man was shot twice near White Center....
Julia Dallas

SPD: Masked suspects on the loose following White Center shooting

Seattle police are investigating after a 23-year-old man was shot twice near White Center on Sunday around 4 p.m.
2 years ago