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Former Lakewood police officer gets more jail time25 mins ago
A former Lakewood police officer previously convicted for stealing from a fund to benefit the families of four officers shot in 2009 has pleaded guilty to more charges related to that case. More »Former Lakewood police officer gets more jail time
Man dies after boat capsized in Tulalip Bay40 mins ago
A man has died and a woman is in the hospital after their boat capsized in Tulalip Bay north of Everett Friday night. At about 10:45 p.m., someone called 911 to report that they could hear people screaming … More »Man dies after boat capsized in Tulalip Bay
WA woman arrested after boyfriend is run over55 mins ago
An Arlington area woman has been arrested for investigation of vehicular assault after her boyfriend was run over by an SUV. More »WA woman arrested after boyfriend is run over
Saturday memo: $600 million Powerball . . . Armed Forces …1 hr 10 mins ago
Got your ticket? Tonight’s Powerball lottery drawing for $600 million is the largest-ever Powerball jackpot and the second-largest world jackpot of all time. And by the time the drawing takes place this … More »Saturday memo: $600 million Powerball . . . Armed Forces Day . . . More Mercer mess
WA man pleads guilty to selling illegal airbags1 hr 25 mins ago
A 25-year-old Vancouver, Wash., man has pleaded guilty to trafficking in counterfeit vehicle airbags. More »WA man pleads guilty to selling illegal airbags

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Prosecutors: Violent drunk beat 16-year-old to death4 hrs ago
Prosecutors: Violent drunk beat 16-year-old to death Seattle Post-Intelligencer Copyright 2013 Seattle Post-Intelligencer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten … More »Prosecutors: Violent drunk beat 16-year-old to death
Monroe inmate sentenced to death for killing prison gua …12 hrs ago
A Washington state judge has sentenced an inmate to death for killing a state corrections officer in a prison chapel two years ago. The judge approved jurors' recommendation Wednesday that Byron Scherf … More »Monroe inmate sentenced to death for killing prison guard
911 calls on bulldozer rampage: 'Get some cops .. with …16 hrs ago
Newly obtained 911 calls from panicked neighbors show just how terrifying last week's bulldozer rampage in Port Angeles really was. On the tapes, callers describe watching a large machine barreling down … More »911 calls on bulldozer rampage: 'Get some cops .. with guns!'
McDermott on Congress/IRS: Get truth, don’t go crazy18 hrs ago
Republicans ramped up the hyperbole as a just-fired acting U.S. Internal Revenue Service director underwent a four-hour grilling Friday before the House Ways & Means Committee. Rep. Dave Rreichert, R-Wash., … More »McDermott on Congress/IRS: Get truth, don’t go crazy
Tim Burgess out of mayor’s race, still wants McGinn out20 hrs ago
Seattle City Councilman Tim Burgess, a front-rank candidate for Seattle mayor, on Friday took his name out of the race less than four hours before the deadline for filing. Burgess still wants Mayor Mike … More »Tim Burgess out of mayor’s race, still wants McGinn out

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Good schools driving real estate boom in Bellevue11 hrs ago
All over Western Washington, realtors are seeing bidding wars, buyer frenzies, and homes being snatched up in a matter of days. We found one neighborhood in particular where the competition is even more … More »Good schools driving real estate boom in Bellevue
West Seattle salon known for giving back robbed of $25, …16 hrs ago
The stylists at West Seattle’s Ola Salon are all about making people look good on the outside, and feel good on the inside. Cutting hair is their business, but helping people is their passion. “So, it's … More »West Seattle salon known for giving back robbed of $25,000
Seahawks, Sounders license plates coming in 201417 hrs ago
If you’re looking for a new way to showcase your love for Seattle professional sports teams, then you’re in luck. Specialty license plates featuring Seattle Seakhawks and Sounders FC logos will go on sale … More »Seahawks, Sounders license plates coming in 2014
Burglary suspect arrested after threatening to detonate …18 hrs ago
Everett police have arrested a burglary suspect near the 3800 block of Wetmore Avenue after the man barricaded himself inside a home and threatened to detonate a grenade. Police said officers responded … More »Burglary suspect arrested after threatening to detonate grenade
Tree climbing suspect ends up in handcuffs after intense …19 hrs ago
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. - Vincent Nutter, 22, was arrested Friday night after an intense manhunt. Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Spokesperson Shari Ireton said the incident started around 2:25 p.m. … More »Tree climbing suspect ends up in handcuffs after intense manhunt

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Northern Lights peek out in Eastern Washington29 mins ago
It had, as its opening salvo while starting to face the Earth, unleashed a moderately strong solar flare that reached us late Friday, triggering a display of the Northern Lights that reached as far south … More »Northern Lights peek out in Eastern Washington
Coast Guard rescues teen from Oregon surf43 mins ago
A Coast Guard helicopter has rescued a teenage girl from the surf on the northwest Oregon coast. More »Coast Guard rescues teen from Oregon surf
Woman rescued, man missing in Tulalip Bay10 hrs ago
A woman was rescued from Tulalip Bay Friday night but a man she was with remained missing, Coast Guard officials said. More »Woman rescued, man missing in Tulalip Bay
Lawyer: Lakewood PD covered up alleged racial-profiling …11 hrs ago
A case once closed is back open again as the Lakewood Police Department is accused of destroying documents to cover-up an alleged case of racial profiling. More »Lawyer: Lakewood PD covered up alleged racial-profiling case
Man sentenced to 26 years in attack on judge13 hrs ago
Steven Kravetz had been convicted of first degree assault for shooting deputy Poly Davin and second degree assault for stabbing judge David Edwards when he came to her rescue. More »Man sentenced to 26 years in attack on judge

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In Case You Missed It NW - 5/17/1318 hrs ago
In this week's In Case You Missed It NW, catch up on the NBA's decision about Seattle, a death penalty decision and a pricey painting. But more importantly, see why we had to bleep our anchor Rob Piercy … More »In Case You Missed It NW - 5/17/13
Kip Kinkel appeal tossed, filed 8 years too late23 hrs ago
PORTLAND -- The Oregon attorney general's office opposed an appeal from Kip Kinkel, who killed his parents and two high school students in 1998 in Springfield. The appeal, submitted in March, claimed that … More »Kip Kinkel appeal tossed, filed 8 years too late
Wolves kill 31 sheep on south-central Idaho ranchFri, May 17, 2013
KETCHUM, Idaho -- State wildlife officials have confirmed that wolves killed 31 sheep on a south-central Idaho ranch over the weekend, including a ewe in the process of having triplets. Carey-area rancher … More »Wolves kill 31 sheep on south-central Idaho ranch
Boise terror suspect pleads not guilty, faces trial in …Fri, May 17, 2013
BOISE -- An Uzbekistan national arrested in Boise has pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges he conspired with a terrorist group on a scheme to use a weapon of mass destruction. Fazliddin Kurbanov, … More »Boise terror suspect pleads not guilty, faces trial in July
Suspicious letters mailed to Spokane post office laced with …Thu, May 16, 2013
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Preliminary results show two suspicious letters sent to a Downtown Spokane post office were laced with ricin. The American Postal Workers Union said one letter was addressed to the Spokane … More »Suspicious letters mailed to Spokane post office laced with ricin

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Fugitive Caught in Tree, Manhunt Over8 hrs ago
An intense, six-hour Snohomish County manhunt for a wanted fugitive ended late Friday night with the capture of the suspect, 40-feet up in a tree. 22-year-old Vincent Nutter had been on the run from … More »Fugitive Caught in Tree, Manhunt Over
Man Missing in Tulalip Bay, Woman Rescued9 hrs ago
A woman was rescued Friday night after the boat she and a man were in overturned in Tulalip Bay. According to Coast Guard officials, the man is still missing. Neighbors called police around 10 p.m. after … More »Man Missing in Tulalip Bay, Woman Rescued
Snohomish County manhunt comes to an end after 8 hours10 hrs ago
A burglary suspect was arrested without incident Friday night after an eight-hour standoff with police. The man held police and SWAT at bay by threatening to detonate a grenade. Forty-year-old James M. … More »Snohomish County manhunt comes to an end after 8 hours
Mass meth related evictions at public housing11 hrs ago
When Sarah Wood saw orange pieces of paper popping up on doors in her neighborhood she was pleasantly surprised. "I'm happy about it because I have four kids, and sometimes I'm scared to even live here … More »Mass meth related evictions at public housing
: Living Wage Initiative: Will it Cost Jobs in the City …14 hrs ago
Canvassers in SeaTac are already collecting signatures on petitions for an initiative requiring a living wage and paid sick time for workers in the hospitality and transportation industries. "Jobs that … More »: Living Wage Initiative: Will it Cost Jobs in the City of SeaTac?

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Mount St. Helens erupted 33 years ago today23 mins ago
MOUNT ST HELENS – Thirty-three years ago today, it shook the world. Well, if you lived in Washington State, it certainly shook your world. On May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people, and … More »Mount St. Helens erupted 33 years ago today
Woman rescued, man missing in Tulalip Bay1 hr 8 mins ago
TULALIP BAY – A 50-year-old woman was rescued from Tulalip Bay late Friday night after the small boat that she and her boyfriend were in overturned, the Coast Guard reported. Searchers found the man’s … More »Woman rescued, man missing in Tulalip Bay
Top videos of the week2 hrs 8 mins ago
From glacial encroachment to an angry guy at Taco Bell, here’s the videos that caught our attention this past week. … More »Top videos of the week
Burglar threatens police with hand grenade, standoff lasts …10 hrs ago
Everett - The man who barricaded himself inside the home he was burglarizing was arrested after a 9 hour standoff with police. During the standoff the suspect claimed he had a hand grenade and was not … More »Burglar threatens police with hand grenade, standoff lasts for hours
Seattle Police to roll out crime forecasting program12 hrs ago
SEATTLE — Seattle Police plan to roll out its newest crime-fighting tool, a computer program that predicts where crimes take place. The so-called Predictive Policing program kicked off two months ago in … More »Seattle Police to roll out crime forecasting program

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Tax exemptions are starting to draw an uncomfortable sp …9 hrs ago
An initiative campaign and a state commission are both moving to focus more attention on tax breaks for companies. More »Tax exemptions are starting to draw an uncomfortable spotlight
The Daily Troll: Burgess drops out of mayor race17 hrs ago
Tim Burgess, the leading fund-raiser in the Seattle mayor's race, suddenly dropped out today. More »The Daily Troll: Burgess drops out of mayor race
Marijuana rules: Some heavy stuff put out for public co …Fri, May 17, 2013
The Washington Liquor Control Board has put together wide-ranging rules to implement the voter-approved legalization of pot. More »Marijuana rules: Some heavy stuff put out for public comment
Seattle workers use poetry to convey hardship, fight for …Fri, May 17, 2013
Green Acre Radio: As more jobs become part-time and low-wage, the fight for worker's rights may be just beginning. More »Seattle workers use poetry to convey hardship, fight for higher wages
Trans-poor-tation 4: A mighty toll orderFri, May 17, 2013
We've laid out our priorities. Now it's time for the vision thing. In a word: tolling. More »Trans-poor-tation 4: A mighty toll order

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Ballard High Jazz Band wins first at Oregon festival18 hrs ago
For the Ballard High Jazz Band students, winning first place at the Mount Hood Jazz Festival the weekend of May 4-5 was no sure thing. "It was actually a surprise for me," said junior Emerson Jordan, who … More »Ballard High Jazz Band wins first at Oregon festival
Police Blotter: Violent robbery and beating at Golden Gardens; …Fri, May 17, 2013
By Cassandra Baker 9:48 p.m., May 10. 84th block of Seaview Pl NW Police responded to reports of a violent robbery at Golden Gardens on the night of May 10. The 911 caller reported that the two suspects, … More »Police Blotter: Violent robbery and beating at Golden Gardens; several burglars strike Ballard
Red tide spotted at Carkeek ParkThu, May 16, 2013
A red tide was spotted earlier today by Ballard News-Tribune reader Catherine. Don't worry, though, it's not the toxic kind, according to the Seattle Times , which reported on its appearance first near … More »Red tide spotted at Carkeek Park
Ballard Traffic WatchThu, May 16, 2013
SDOT alerts -- As of 9 a.m., May 16, The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Roadway Structures crew currently making repairs to one of the gate stands on the Ballard Bridge in the northbound curb … More »Ballard Traffic Watch
Beloved Sunset Hill barber, Gene George, passes awayWed, May 15, 2013
Update, May 15: Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 NW 66th Street, on Tuesday June 11th, 6:30-9:30pm. A public potluck celebration in memory of Gene George, the beloved barber who owned Sunset Hill … More »Beloved Sunset Hill barber, Gene George, passes away