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A ban on using wood stoves and fireplaces that went into effect Tuesday for Snohomish County was expanded Wednesday to include King County. Full Story »

A purported gang member and registered sex offender is facing charges on allegations that he sexually assaulted five Seattle-area children within a year of being released from prison. Full Story »

A body was found early this morning at 319 Lake Street near downtown Kirkland. Police responded to a call about the body at approximately 7:30 a.m. on a public walking path near the shores of Lake Washingon. The body is that of a male in his mid to late 60s. The man was also not wearing seasonal clothing and was found to have money on his person. Foul play is not suspected in this incident but ... Full Story »

With the new year just around the corner, King County Metro Transit is alerting riders of several changes that will take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2010. Those changes will affect transit fares, pass products and how riders transfer between buses and trains in the region. Full Story »

John Bagnariol, 77, of Renton, considered one of the state's most powerful politicians in the 1970s until a scandal ended his political career in the early 1980s, has died. Full Story »

The Island County commissioners put off making any decisions on $630,000 in budget cuts for a week after listening to comments from about half of the 70 people who crowded into a meeting Monday morning. Full Story »

The halls will be decked and Santa will, assuredly, drop by Saturday when the Navy Band Northwest performs their annual concert Dec. 12. Full Story »

The state Supreme Court has appointed Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock to perform judicial duties in San Juan Superior Court, succeeding John Linde, who died Dec. 3. Full Story »

Question: As a parent of a junior in high school, I dont know much about the PSAT. Does it matter? Full Story »

Justice on parade in Gstaad and Perugia: The rapist Roman Polanski is home for the holidays while Amanda Knox is convicted and jailed. Full Story »

TACOMA -- About 20,000 mourners, mostly members of law enforcement from Washington state and across the country, honored four slain officers who were remembered Tuesday as heroes and loving family members. Full Story »

As 2009 draws to a close, the King County Prosecutor's Office has reported a big increase in the number of teens facing charges in adult court for violent crimes. Full Story »

Aiswroth, Dorothy M, 69 of Seattle, Dec. 3. Ayers, Marie E, 91 of Federal Way, Nov. 25. Banks, Larry G, 52 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Nov. 26. Brand, Barbara A, 96 of Mercer Island, Dec. 4. Full Story »

The Port of Seattle cancelled its annual holiday party on short notice Tuesday after some of its labor unions reportedly threatened to picket the event. Full Story »

First-degree assault charges have been filed against an alleged gang member on allegations that he shot a member of a rival, spinoff group on a Seattle street. Full Story »

Prosecutors have filed charges against a Snohomish man accused of threatening to bomb a Seattle strip club after an employee there rejected his romantic advances. Full Story »

LAKEWOOD -- Thousands of officers from across the country took part in a miles-long tribute to four slain Lakewood police officers. Full Story »

Local Papa Johns stores will donate 100 percent of their profits on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 8 and 9, to the families of the four slain Lakewood police officers. Full Story »

Very late night or early morning drivers should expect full closures on westbound SR 520 in Bellevue and eastbound SR 520 in Redmond this week. Full Story »

A paramedic helps the driver of a wrecked Jeep Wrangler into the ambulance while North Whidbey Fire and Rescue personnel attend to the passenger Saturday evening. No serious injuries were reported as a resulted of the one-car accident, however, the driver and passenger were transported to Whidbey General Hospital as a precaution. The Jeep rolled while traveling along Highway 20 at the ... Full Story »

Memorial service for Superior Court Judge John Linde is scheduled for Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m., at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow at 1 p.m. at the San Juan Island Yacht Club. Full Story »

After winning their seventh state title in nine seasons, the Bellevue High School football team wanted to show their respect to a former opponent down south. Full Story »

Former "Almost Live!" cast members and Chris Wedes - better known to some as J.P. Patches - are helping with a live radio broadcast Friday of "It's a Wonderful Life" from Town Hall in Seattle. Full Story »

Ahrens, Sammantha R, 82 of Issaquah, Dec. 2. Balayants, Georgiy, 72 of Shoreline, Dec. 4. Bartig, Jacqueline L, 76 of Kent, Nov. 25. Bjorkman, Nancy L, 65 of Auburn, Nov. 28. Full Story »

Representatives from the City of Renton including members of the Renton Police Officers Guild, and community members will come together on Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to honor the recently fallen Seattle and Lakewood Police Officers at The Rock Wood Fire Pizza & Spirits and The Whistle Stop Ale House. Full Story »