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West Coast crime ring busted for trafficking $22 million in stolen catalytic converters

The crime ring was centered in the Portland metro area, but reached as far as New York and Texas, according to Beaverton police.

3 years ago

Passenger ‘misuse’ biggest cause of light-rail escalator failure, Sound Transit says

鈥淢isuse鈥� is responsible for 32% of equipment failures while 鈥渆nvironmental鈥� -- which includes debris users drop that damage said equipment -- stands at 15%.

3 years ago

Why monkeypox should alarm the straight community: Op-Ed

A majority of you reading this are likely neither a queer man nor are you worried about this virus. Give me the next two minutes, and I鈥檓 going to try to convince you why you should be.

3 years ago

Renton crime spree involving carjacking pizza delivery driver, home invasion and crash

Police were investigating the carjacking when they got reports of a home invasion by two teens that matched the description of the suspects.

3 years ago

Harborview Medical Center 30% over capacity, will stop accepting non-emergency patients

Seattle's Harborview Medical Center has too many patients, officials said on Thursday, Aug. 11, and they will have to stop admitting patients with less acute conditions.

3 years ago

Corrections officer pay increasing 15% as staffing shortages hit critical levels

King County Corrections needs to fill roughly 100 vacant positions. To incentivize new hires, the union recently voted to raise standard hourly wage by 15%.

3 years ago

Viral TikTok challenge to steal Kias, Hyundais grabs law enforcement’s attention

The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task-Force (PSATT) is warning聽drivers of a viral "TikTok challenge" that shows people how to steal certain Kia and Hyundais.

3 years ago

Snohomish County purchases hotel in Everett to increase housing for the homeless

Snohomish county has announced that they will be purchasing the Days Inn in Everett and converting the hotel into bridge housing for the unhoused population in the area.聽

3 years ago

Republicans fail to make the ballot for Washington Secretary of State for the first time in 60 years

Washington's Secretary of State race this November will be between Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs and non-partisan candidate Julie Anderson.

3 years ago

Thunderstorms rack the Puget Sound region, leaving thousands without power

A series of power outages in the Puget Sound region leaves thousands without power during lightning storms.

3 years ago

Seattle’s police chief floats cutting back the number of officers at sporting events

Interim Chief Adrian Diaz is considering cutting back the number of overtime hours dedicated to Seattle sporting events.

3 years ago

Incumbent congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler concedes to Joe Kent in WA primary

Herrera Beutler鈥檚 concession comes less than 24 hours after Kent overtook the District 3 GOP lead.

3 years ago

Marshawn Lynch arrested for DUI in Las Vegas

Ex-NFL star running back聽Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Las Vegas on Tuesday after cops claim he was driving under the influence.

3 years ago

Northgate and South Park earmarked for affordable housing boost

Earlier this year, Harrell acquired Dockside Apartments聽and聽Sea Mar Beacon Hill, two buildings that were converted into affordable housing.

3 years ago

Joe Kent surpasses Jaime Herrera Beutler in WA 3rd Congressional District’s tightly contested race

A Trump-backed candidate for Congress, Joe Kent, has overtaken the incumbent in Washington's Third Congressional District.

3 years ago

Video: Watch US Army paratroopers skydive from 12,500 feet for Seafair 2022

成人X站 Newsradio films the U.S. Army Parachute Team 鈥� also known as the Golden Knights 鈥� jump from 12,500 feet into the air for Seafair 2022.

3 years ago

Seafair hydroplane race decided by penalty once again, Kelly wins fourth contest

It鈥檚 the third consecutive race that Shane saw a win at Seafair taken away via penalty and it鈥檚 the fourth consecutive Final at Seafair decided by penalty.

3 years ago

Dori says farewell to Olivia Newton-John, dead at 73 after battle with cancer: 鈥楽he was a fighter鈥�

Olivia Newton-John, a chart-topping pop icon of the 1970s and 1980s co-star of Grease, passed away Monday.

3 years ago

State Patrol arrests 21 on suspicion of boating under the influence over Seafair weekend

The Washington State Patrol arrested 21 on suspicion of boating under the influence over Seafair weekend on Lake Washington.

3 years ago

Washington State Ferries to get $38 million in federal funding to upgrade equipment

Washington State Ferries has announced that they will be receiving $38 million in funding from the federal government to invest in infrastructure for the ferry system.