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Understaffed and overworked: Kirkland firefighters say the department is in crisis

An outraged group of firefighters told Kirkland City Council members the department is in the midst of a severe staffing crisis. They say some of...

Signs, cameras proposed amid spike in car break-ins at King County trailheads

A King County councilmember is proposing legislation that would put security cameras and signs at some higher-risk parks and trailheads. Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who is...

15 of Washington’s 39 counties reporting high levels of COVID-19

Nearly half of Washington state is now reporting high levels of COVID-19, meaning certain safety recommendations are back in place from the Centers for Disease...

Seattle fire crews investigate gas leak near SoDo

Seattle fire crews are investigating a gas leak in the 2500 block of Airport Way South, the fire department tweeted. Firefighters found a three-inch main...

LGBTQ+ book previously pulled from Kent middle school library will return to shelves

An LGBTQ book that was previously pulled from a Kent middle school library will go back on its shelves. The school board voted 2-1 to overturn a...

COVID-19 cases declining slightly in Washington

COVID-19 cases in Washington are declining slightly, but health officials urge people to use caution over the Fourth of July weekend. They suggest people celebrate...

Gov. Inslee issues emergency order after semi-truck damages I-405 overpass in mid-June

Gov. Jay Inslee has issued an emergency proclamation after a semitruck struck the Lind Avenue overpass in mid-June, causing severe damage. On June 13, surveillance video...

Suspected mail thief arrested; passports and more seized

A suspected mail thief was arrested early Monday after a Bellevue resident noticed the man on surveillance targeting his mailbox. Bellevue police said the resident...

Drive-thru food distribution event in Lakewood helps feed over 700 military families

Several community organizations came together Saturday morning to help feed Washington’s military families. The Military Family Advisory Network, Food Lifeline and Nourish Pierce County hosted...

At least 8 injured in shooting outside rave in Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. — At least eight people were injured in a shooting outside a private rave event in Tacoma on early Sunday morning, according to...

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