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MyNorthwest Staff

Watch: Celebrate Juneteenth with Draze’s third annual ‘Building Black Wealth’

Seattle rapper Draze is hosting a live virtual marketplace on Juneteenth for the third annual 'Building Black Wealth' this Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
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Shawn Garrett

Bill Nye announces premiere of new show ‘The End is Nye’

Streaming-network Peacock announced a new series starring Bill Nye, “The End is Nye,” a look at global disasters.
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MyNorthwest Staff

Snohomish county coffee stands narrowly avoid forced installment of indoor plumbing

DOH is walking back its rule requiring permanent plumbing for food establishments after leaders from dozens of coffee stands spoke out against it.
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L.B. Gilbert

Inslee joins calls for Insurance Commissioner to resign, Kreidler refuses

Washington state senators has called on Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign for firing a whistle-blower with reports of an abusive workplace.
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Dalton Day

Inslee, GOP spar over push to breach Snake River dams as endangered salmon populations decline

With Inslee behind an appraisal of breaching the lower Snake River dams, the GOP sponsors a push to preserve the dams from structural modifications.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Deputies: Suspect sought after using bear spray, stabbing man

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for a suspect who went to a man’s home, used bear spray, and then stabbed him multiple times.
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MyNorthwest Staff

Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade resume this weekend after hiatus

The 32nd annual Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade return this weekend after a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic. 
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L.B. Gilbert

Ban of video livestream in inquest into death of Charleena Lyles denied by administrator

The inquest into the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles who was shot by two SPD officers is set to begin June 21.
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Colleen West

Community commission proposes changes to Seattle police contract negotiation process

The advice was issued following the negotiating process for SPMA's collective bargaining agreement, which was agreed upon earlier this week.
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Frank Sumrall

Racial disparities in King County Sheriff’s use of force, more data needed says Sheriff

"Black people are 350% more likely to be arrested by the King County Sheriff's Office on a per capita basis," said Gee Scott.
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Darren Dedo

Economics expert advises not to sell off investments despite current, tumultuous state of the economy

"We should wait for the pandemic situation to straighten itself out and for the war in Europe to come to an end," Dashkeev said.
4 years ago
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Deedee Sun

Everett gun show overlapping with graduation now rescheduled after controversy

It had people calling the timing of the event “tone deaf” and “insensitive.”
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MyNorthwest Staff

Washington Medical Commission provides FAQ concerning future Roe ruling

With the Supreme Court decision on Roe expected to be released before the end of this month, the Washington Medical Commission has released an FAQ
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett

Everett gun show scheduled in same building, on the same day, with several high school graduations

Everett students celebrating their high school graduation were alerted Wednesday that a gun show was booked at the Angel of the Winds Arena for the same day.
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MyNorthwest Staff

Snohomish cold case detectives ID missing woman 41 years after Lake Loma disappearance

Snohomish County Sheriff’s detectives have matched skeletal remains found in Skykomish to a missing person case dating back to 1981.
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Nicole Jennings

Puget Sound seeing record-low tides throughout the week

The lowest tide arrived midday Wednesday, at -4.28 feet. On Thursday, the tide is forecast to be out to -4.11 feet at 12:58 p.m.
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Nicole Jennings

Seismologist: Oregon earthquakes not a precursor of the ‘Big One’

The earthquakes that rocked the waters off the Oregon Coast this week are not a sign of the "Big One" -- but they are a wake-up call to prepare.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Two men drown in Nooksack River in flipped commercial raft incident

A commercially operated river raft flipped over Tuesday afternoon, throwing a guide and four customers into the Nooksack River. Two men drowned.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Mariner High School parking lot shooter arrested, released on bail

Snohomish County Sherrif's office arrested a teen who fired multiple shots at a passing vehicle from the Mariner High School parking lot on Tuesday June 14.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Pride flags torn down and burned in front of Seattle restaurant

For the second time this week, vandals have taken deliberate steps to tear down and deface rainbow flags, the latest victim is Taqueria Cantina.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Man charged in Fred Meyer shooting to continue treatment

The gunman accused of shooting two men inside the Richland Fred Meyer store needs mental health treatment before he can be tried for murder and attempted murder.
4 years ago
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Deedee Sun

Waning police presence downtown? Not so, says Seattle Police

Fewer police in downtown Seattle, specifically along Third Avenue near Pine and Pike streets, is being noticed by some residents and businesses.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

FIFA 2026 World Cup announces Seattle as host city

FIFA is set to announce the final list of host cities for the 2026 World Cup, with Seattle on the short list of 17 U.S. cities to host.
4 years ago
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Dalton Day

Prolific Aurora Home Depot shoplifter charged with felonies under new crime initiative

The case of one prolific shoplifter at Aurora Ave’s Home Depot shows the program in practice as the attorney looks to prosecute 118 such high utilizers.
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