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Photo: Janet Garcia appeared via video link from the Snohomish County Jail. She is accused of killi...
James Lynch

Mother appears in court as documents state Everett boy, 4, was stabbed repeatedly

Janet Garcia, 27, appeared a Snohomish County court Monday in connection to the death of an Everett boy, her 4-year-old son.
3 years ago
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Heather Bosch

The good and bad of health in Seattle. We take care of ourselves, but can’t afford to see a doctor

Seattle is one of the healthiest large cities in the U.S., according to WalletHub, a personal finance website.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Teen accused of killing mother, 3 children in Renton crash pleads not guilty

Chase Daniel Jones is accused of driving his Audi at 112 mph, running a red light and crashing into Andrea Hudson's van on March 19.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Woman injured in Lynnwood hit-and-run dies 11 days after crash

Carol McKinnon, a grieving mother, is mourning the loss of her daughter, who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Lynnwood.
3 years ago
Image: An accident on Interstate 5 North in Arlington involving multiple vehicles blocked all lanes...
Julia Dallas

WSP reports deadly rollover crash after I-5 north closed for hours

All lanes on I-5 north near Arlington are now open after a deadly rollover crash closed the freeway, according to WSDOT.
3 years ago
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Sam Campbell

In Plain Sight: How controversial nonprofit We Heart Seattle uncovered human remains

We Heart Seattle's initial cleanup of a city park was interrupted by a grim discovery when their volunteers found decaying human remains.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Seattle Police Officers’ Guild reaches tentative contract agreement with city

After years of bitter back and forth between the Seattle police officers union and the city, a new contract may be on the horizon.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Houseboat sinks in Lake Union, environmental impact should be minimal

A houseboat met a watery fate on Lake Union this past Saturday afternoon, leaving behind a trail of 30 to 50 gallons of diesel fuel.
3 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Closed-door hearing for SPD officer caught laughing after Kandula’s death delayed

A hearing where Seattle Police Department officer Daniel Auderer would have pleaded his case to leadership has been delayed.
3 years ago
Image: Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott from Washington speaks during a House Ways and Mea...
Steve Coogan

Ex-US Rep. McDermott says he found what he fought for when he went abroad

Former Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, 87, has detailed his move to the village of Civrac-en-Médoc, France.
3 years ago
Image: Photos of 4-year-old Ariel Garcia of Everett...
Steve Coogan

Why an Amber alert wasn’t issued for 4-year-old Everett boy found dead

The mother of Ariel Garcia, 4, was arrested in connection with his death. An AMBER Alert wasn't sent about the boy's disappearance.
3 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Washington drivers need to remove studded tires as March 31 deadline arrives

WSDOT said studded tires damage pavement on roads, costing taxpayers additional road repair and maintenance costs.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Woman arrested after violent attacks and vehicle thefts in Tacoma

Tacoma police arrested a woman late Friday night after she allegedly attacked two men and stole their vehicles.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Inslee signs natural gas bill into law, critics say it comes at expense of customers

A controversial natural gas bill is now law. But the heated debate over how we warm our homes is far from over.
3 years ago
Photo: Police recovered stolen items, over $17,000 in cash and several designer bags in Kirkland ar...
Julia Dallas

Kirkland police arrest alleged burglars who targeted Indian Americans, South Asians

The investigation was sparked when members of the Eastside Indian American and South Asian communities brought their concerns to police.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Tacoma police make arrest in Point Defiance stabbing

Tacoma police arrested a suspect in the stabbing of a woman in Point Defiance Park. The woman was walking on a trail when she was attacked.
3 years ago
Photo: Sharon Lee, Melissa's mother, stands next to Sheriff Fortney on Wednesday after there was a ...
Julia Dallas

Family says teen can ‘rest in peace’ after Bothell man convicted of 1993 murder

The family of Melissa Lee can rest knowing her killer is behind bars. Lee, who was 15 in 1993, was murdered by Alan Dean, who was 35.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘My dog identifies as a person:’ Excuses pile up as WSP increases HOV patrols

Washington State Patrol underwent a HOV lane patrol this week, where they reported 130 HOV citations among scofflaws in a 2.5-hour period.
3 years ago
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Beth Harris, The Associated Press

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Washington becomes first state to ban lead in cookware

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Lead in Cookware Act Thursday, banning lead from any products used to cook food.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Woman sues Delta Air Lines after sexually assaulted on flight by employee

Last year, a woman was sexually assaulted on a Delta Air Lines flight from Phoenix to Seattle by an airline employee.
3 years ago
Photo: Lewis and Clark High School students thought quickly to save their track coach's life....
Julia Dallas

Spokane high school students save track coach’s life after his heart stops

Two Spokane high school students used their quick thinking and past training to save their track coach's life last week.
3 years ago
Image: Brightly colored eggs are set on a table on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington,...
Ted Buehner

Expect good Easter weekend weather for egg hunts, chilly evening Mariners games

Both Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend will feature temperatures warming to around 60 degrees across much of Western Washington.
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez, KIRO Newsradio and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

Seattle tourism dollars break records following All-Star Week, Taylor Swift

It was a record-setting year for dollars flowing into Seattle from tourists.
3 years ago