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Ore. officer arrested at Wash. home in assault4 hrs ago
A suburban Portland police officer already accused of food stamp fraud has been arrested by SWAT officers at his Vancouver, Wash., home in connection with the sexual assault of a 5-year-old child. More »Ore. officer arrested at Wash. home in assault
Deputy injured in motorcycle crash dies4 hrs ago
The King County sheriff's office says a deputy injured in an off-duty motorcycle crash on Monday night has died. More »Deputy injured in motorcycle crash dies
Teenage girl shot in Renton park4 hrs ago
A teenage girl shot in a Renton park Wednesday night is in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center, according to KING 5. When police responded to reports of gunfire just before 9 p.m. at Liberty … More »Teenage girl shot in Renton park
Young woman wounded in Renton, Wash. shooting4 hrs ago
A young woman caught in gunfire at a Renton, Wash., park reportedly suffered gunshot wounds to the torso Wednesday night. More »Young woman wounded in Renton, Wash. shooting
Wagner's 200th birthday celebrated with opera singalong5 hrs ago
Opera lovers celebrate Wagner's 200th birthday at Seattle Center singalong More »Wagner's 200th birthday celebrated with opera singalong

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Where Seattle ranks among America’s healthiest (and least-healthy) …11 hrs ago
We may be hard to get to know and a drag to ride the bus with, but when it comes to being healthy, Seattleites rank right up there with Bostonians. Wait, Boston? The consumer advocacy website NerdWallet … More »Where Seattle ranks among America’s healthiest (and least-healthy) cities
Wisconsin’s Scott Walker: Anti-union governor comes to labor …11 hrs ago
The political right’s top event of the year in this corner of America’s “Left Coast” is the annual dinner of the Washington Policy Center, where guests have ranged from ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to Fox … More »Wisconsin’s Scott Walker: Anti-union governor comes to labor town
Those who survived a sex scandal. And those who didn’t11 hrs ago
As he launches his run for Mayor of New York, former Rep. Anthony Weiner should have no problem overcoming public loathing. This is America. We are a forgiving nation. For the most part. Should history … More »Those who survived a sex scandal. And those who didn’t
Photos surface of ‘unauthorized photographer’ on Space Needle, …12 hrs ago
We first took notice of “The Climber” last summer when photos surfaced of a man with his face blurred sitting atop Seattle’s waterfront “Great Wheel.” Now, a new round of photos from the crowd-sourced … More »Photos surface of ‘unauthorized photographer’ on Space Needle, CenturyLink
Greens to Corps: ‘Comprehensive’ coal study a must13 hrs ago
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must undertake a comprehensive, region-wide study of all possible impacts of three remaining proposals to export coal from Wyoming and Montana out of Northwest ports to … More »Greens to Corps: ‘Comprehensive’ coal study a must

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Local family says Boy Scout vote on gay members is pers …4 hrs ago
On Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America's ban on gay members could become a thing of the past, and a man from Seattle and his family are going the distance to make sure that happens. Geoff McGrath and his … More »Local family says Boy Scout vote on gay members is personal
King County deputy dies after off-duty motorcycle accid …4 hrs ago
A King County Sheriff's Deputy has died after a motorcycle accident. Deputy Martin "Marty" Duran died Wednesday night at Tacoma General Hospital. The 47-year old was critically hurt on Monday night in … More »King County deputy dies after off-duty motorcycle accident
Teenage girl shot in Renton park5 hrs ago
RENTON, Wash. -- A teenage girl is in serious condition after a shooting in Renton Wednesday night. Police responded to Liberty Park just before 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, after reports of gun fire. When they … More »Teenage girl shot in Renton park
'J.P. Patches Place' street naming set for June 17 hrs ago
SEATTLE - Patches Pals are invited to gather on June 1 to celebrate the honorary naming of a street in the Fremont neighborhood for beloved Seattle clown "J.P. Patches." A section of N 34th St between … More »'J.P. Patches Place' street naming set for June 1
First responders learn how everyday materials can arm t …8 hrs ago
With the Boston marathon bombings fresh on their minds, first responders from dozens of Western Washington jurisdictions witnessed the power of homemade bombs during a training exercise in North Bend. … More »First responders learn how everyday materials can arm terrorists

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Assisted living home worker fired after being shot on the …4 hrs ago
For his 38 years on the job, Roger Holbrook has stuffed the highlights into a box no bigger than a hardcover book. More »Assisted living home worker fired after being shot on the job
Digital pickpockets using technology to steal credit ca …4 hrs ago
Convenience and speed are reasons businesses often used to encourage early adoption of a technology intended to improve our lives, especially when it comes to paying for goods and services at a cash r … More »Digital pickpockets using technology to steal credit cards
Thieves steal truckload of memorabilia from local football …5 hrs ago
Renton police are looking for the crooks who made off with a U-Haul truck full of sports memorabilia meant to help disadvantaged kids More »Thieves steal truckload of memorabilia from local football star
Teenage girl injured in Renton shooting6 hrs ago
A Wednesday night shootout at a Renton park left a teenage girl with a gunshot wound to the torso. More »Teenage girl injured in Renton shooting
Steven Powell won't leave prison Thursday6 hrs ago
The father-in-law of missing Utah mother Susan Powell won't be released from prison Thursday, the Washington state Corrections Department said. More »Steven Powell won't leave prison Thursday

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Chicago Board of Ed votes to close 50 schools13 hrs ago
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to close 50 schools and programs, an ambitious plan that has sparked protests and lawsuits and could help define -- for better or worse -- Mayor … More »Chicago Board of Ed votes to close 50 schools
Fairchild loses bid to be main home for new KC 46-A tan …20 hrs ago
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Oklahoma residents come home to pick up the pieces20 hrs ago
MOORE, Okla. -- With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years. It was the 83-year-old grandmother's first time back at her home since … More »Oklahoma residents come home to pick up the pieces
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe20 hrs ago
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said Wednesday. The shooting early Wednesday … More »FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe
Death toll in Oklahoma tornado reduced from 51 to 24Tue, May 21, 2013
MOORE, Okla. -- Emergency crews combed the sticks and rubble remains of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday morning less than a day after a massive tornado slammed through the community, flattening homes … More »Death toll in Oklahoma tornado reduced from 51 to 24

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Teens targeted in Covington i-Phone thefts3 hrs ago
The pictures seem innocuous - a group of teenaged boys walking toward a non-descript car. But the story behind them is disturbing. According to 13-year-old Brian Mottson in Covington, last Friday, one … More »Teens targeted in Covington i-Phone thefts
Woman shot in Renton's Liberty Park4 hrs ago
A woman was shot twice in the abdomen Wednesday evening in Renton's Liberty Park. The fire department says she was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. According to Renton police, … More »Woman shot in Renton's Liberty Park
Seattle to turn P-Patches into disaster hubs6 hrs ago
Thousands of dollars in taxpayer money will go to give some of Seattle's P-Patches a new role. The community gardens are being turned into emergency hubs for the next disaster. Its idea is to stock the … More »Seattle to turn P-Patches into disaster hubs
Legal loophole could give property owners an excuse to not …6 hrs ago
A legal loophole could give property owners an excuse to not clean up graffiti like they're legally supposed to in the City of Seattle. The old Tubs Building is a prime example of a landlord taking advantage … More »Legal loophole could give property owners an excuse to not clean up graffiti
Psychic accused of money cleansing scam6 hrs ago
An Issaquah woman is being charged with felony theft for a money "cleansing" scam. Court documents from the King County Prosecutor's Office allege that Paula Ann Adams, who said she was a psychic, convinced … More »Psychic accused of money cleansing scam

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Action outside the classroom: students placing 30,000 U.S. …44 mins ago
Maple Valley– Students at Tahoma Junior High School are placing roughly 30,000 american flags at Tahoma National Cemetery Thursday. The event is what the school calls Operation Veterans Remembrance. All … More »Action outside the classroom: students placing 30,000 U.S. flags on gravesites
King County sheriff’s deputy in motorcycle crash dies of …5 hrs ago
TACOMA — Martin ‘Marty’ Duran, a King County sheriff’s deputy who was in an off-duty motorcycle crash near Frederickson Monday, died of his injuries at Tacoma General Hospital Wednesday night, sheriff’s … More »King County sheriff’s deputy in motorcycle crash dies of his injuries
19-year-old woman shot in Renton; gunman on loose5 hrs ago
RENTON — A 19-year-old woman was shot and seriously wounded near the Liberty Park basketball courts in Renton Wednesday night. The gunman was still at large hours later, police said. The victim was taken … More »19-year-old woman shot in Renton; gunman on loose
Deputy known for fighting sex trafficking put on leave5 hrs ago
SEATTLE — A King County sheriff’s deputy known for his fight against sex trafficking is now on administrative leave after allegations of missing funds from a nonprofit program the man created. Deputy Andy … More »Deputy known for fighting sex trafficking put on leave
Capitol Hill residents rally to take back their neighbo …6 hrs ago
SEATTLE — People on Capitol Hill say they are fed up. They’ve had enough. They want to take their neighborhood back from the bad guys. Too many people have been attacked and hurt. “We have to wake each … More »Capitol Hill residents rally to take back their neighborhood

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Seahawks' mounting misconduct casts a rain shadow2 hrs 57 mins ago
The abuses attracting national attention. Pete Carroll's history, of course, helps draw the fire. More »Seahawks' mounting misconduct casts a rain shadow
The Daily Troll: Fairchild loses tankers. Council considers …10 hrs ago
The UW hopes to widen the Burke-Gilman Trail. More »The Daily Troll: Fairchild loses tankers. Council considers its stash. Hanford history: Cover up, repeat.
Collaborate.org: The global intelligence dashboard you've …16 hrs ago
Meet the new open platform for big data visualization that has governments clamoring. More »Collaborate.org: The global intelligence dashboard you've always wanted
Harrell sees himself as fitting the city's needs22 hrs ago
The city council member views the political opportunities lining up well with his record, his positioning in the race. More »Harrell sees himself as fitting the city's needs
When it comes to mayors, Seattle loves newcomers22 hrs ago
Of the 52 mayors who've run our fair city in the last 144 years, how many do you think were Seattle natives? Precisely one. More »When it comes to mayors, Seattle loves newcomers

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Through scholarship, Ballard High film student helps carry …18 hrs ago
When Ballard High School film program student Vann Fulfs was announced the winner of The Justin Amorratanasuchad Scholarship Fund -- more colloquially known as the JDogg Scholarship -- it was an emotional … More »Through scholarship, Ballard High film student helps carry on legacy
At Large in Ballard: I choose scissors18 hrs ago
I do not have fine motor skills. I cannot cut a snowflake out of paper, even using a pattern. I abuse scissors by cutting inappropriate materials or opening wooden crates. But from when I saw the first … More »At Large in Ballard: I choose scissors
You are What You Eat: Spice up your life with flavors from …Tue, May 21, 2013
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD I like to think I am an adventurous cook. Then someone gave me a huge, restaurant-sized container of Chinese five-spice powder. I must admit, I was stumped for a while, but there … More »You are What You Eat: Spice up your life with flavors from around the world
Teenagers recreate Fight Club at Golden Gardens, are broken …Tue, May 21, 2013
Apparently a bunch of teenagers decided to make like Edward Norton in the movie Fight Club and start their own real-life Ballard-based version. As you can imagine, police were not pleased. SPD's Jonah … More »Teenagers recreate Fight Club at Golden Gardens, are broken up by police
Ballard High student awarded with leadership scholarshi …Tue, May 21, 2013
From the Comcast Foundation Anna L. Cechony, a senior at Ballard High School, is among the 90 recipients of the Comcast Foundation’s annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awards in Washington … More »Ballard High student awarded with leadership scholarship