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Frank Sumrall

Four SPD employees accuse department of sexual harassment, discrimination

Four women working for the Seattle Police Department (SPD) have accused its leadership of sexual harassment and discrimination.

1 hour ago

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David Hamilton, The Associated Press

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

The FCC on Thursday voted to restore "net neutrality" rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites over others.

15 hours ago

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James Lynch

Burien camping ban saga continues as mayor speaks on resolution

If you live in King County, you probably know there is an ongoing feud between government officials over Burien's public camping ban.

15 hours ago

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Julia Dallas

Renton’s Fourth of July show to light up the sky without fireworks

The City of Renton is taking a different approach to its annual Fourth of July show at the Renton River Days festival.

17 hours ago

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Heather Bosch

Grizzly bears to return to Washington despite opposition

Grizzly bears WILL be returning to the North Cascades, decided the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

18 hours ago

Frank Sumrall

Multiple I-5 accidents near Federal Way, Kent clog up highway

All lanes heading north on I-5 in Federal Way were blocked off after a semi-truck suffered a rollover collision. The lanes have since reopened.

19 hours ago

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Kate Stone

WSDOT wraps up investigation into ex-employee’s gas price whistleblowing claims

An investigation into a WSDOT whistleblower, who claimed he was pressured to lie about the impact of climate laws on gas prices, is over.

19 hours ago

Frank Sumrall

SPD releases bodycam footage of April 17 officer-involved shooting

SPD released bodycam video footage of an officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a suspect in Tukwila on April 17.

20 hours ago

Kate Stone

Mercer Island residents must restrict summer water use after pipe break

Mercer Island residents may need to conserve water this summer because of a major supply line break earlier this month.

23 hours ago

David Koenig, The Associated Press

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports, including Bellingham, after loss

Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.

24 hours ago

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Steve Coogan

In-N-Out plans to open second Washington location, but has no plans to go north

Restaurant chain In-N-Out Burger said Wednesday it plans to open a second location in the state of Washington and its second in Clark County.

1 day ago

It has been a decade since the Oso landslide swept through Oso, taking 43 lives. (Photo: Chris Sull...

Nate Connors

Snohomish County Search and Rescue seeks volunteers amid uptick in missions

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue typically has 500 volunteers, but as we head into the busy season, it's down 60 people.