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Woman sexually attacked in Seattle claims police took hours to respond
A woman who called Seattle police after being assaulted in broad daylight said an officer didn't respond to her 911 call until hours later.22 days ago
Puget Sound Energy customers now paying more as rate hike takes effect
Puget Sound Energy customers will now be paying more for natural gas and electrical service, as a new rate increase took effect Wednesday.28 days ago
Ex-Bothell City Council member charged with South Seattle homicide
Seattle Police Department officers are investigating a possible homicide in the Brighton neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.28 days ago
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.1 month ago
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.1 month ago
As homelessness rises, Supreme Court takes Oregon case, to decide on sleeping bans
The Supreme Court will rule on if banning homeless people from sleeping outside when there's no shelter space is cruel and unusual.1 month ago
Toxic ‘fake Botox’ case linked to Washington
Federal officials are investigating reports of a fake Botox product that has reportedly sickened people across nine states, including Washington.1 month ago
Burien city manager moves to replace police chief as camping ban fight rages
Burien's police chief could soon be forced out, as conflict escalates between the city's leaders and KCSO over a controversial camping ban.2 months ago
Staffing crisis forcing closures of Seattle Public Library locations through June
The Seattle Public Library will be closing 22 of its 27 locations for at least one day per week, amid ongoing staffing shortages.2 months ago
‘Very concerning’: UW students, staff question response to football player accused of rape
Some at the University of Washington are expressing alarm at the school's treatment of a player who has been charged with raping two women.2 months ago
Fight outside Lakewood bar ends in shots fired, woman shot
A physical fight between a group of women outside a Lakewood bar early Wednesday morning ended with shot being fired, injuring one.2 months ago
Students return to Meadowdale Elementary School months after flood damage
Meadowdale Elementary School, students and staff walked back through the doors of their newly-repaired school Tuesday morning.2 months ago
Man arrested after car plows into scaffolding in downtown Seattle crash
An early morning crash at a busy intersection of downtown Seattle ended with a car crashing through an array of construction scaffolding.2 months ago
Oregon ends decriminalization of drugs, joins Washington in pushing jail or treatment
Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs.2 months ago
Fire rips through sober living house in south Everett
An early-morning fire severely damaged a house in south Everett that was being used as a clean and sober living facility.2 months ago
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.2 months ago
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.2 months ago
Search for shooter continues after woman shot dead while driving in Spanaway
A 47-year-old woman was shot dead in Spanaway, causing her to hit another driver head-on early Wednesday morning.2 months ago
No more freebies: Costco cracks down on food court access
Costco is reportedly restricting food court access in the latest move to ensure only paying members enjoy the retail giant's in-store prices and products.2 months ago
‘Oso Strong’ memorial completed 10 years after deadly landslide
Survivors and victims' families joined Gov. Jay Inslee, other leaders and the surrounding communities to dedicate the "Oso Strong" Memorial.2 months ago
King County judge hears three murder cases back to back
Suspects in three separate homicides in Seattle, all arrested on the same weekend earlier this month, appeared before the same judge at the King County Courthouse Wednesday.2 months ago
Georgetown pot shop robbed, second Seattle smash-and-grab in 2 days
A pot shop in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood became the latest target of smash-and-grab thieves Wednesday.2 months ago
‘Terrible blow’: 2 arrested in connection with Mercer Island man’s murder
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the homicide of a Mercer Island man who went missing last month.3 months ago
