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Woodland Park Zoo says first orangutan birth in over three decades will be coming soon
SEATTLE — Woodland Park Zoo officials said Monday they are expecting the arrival of its first orangutan baby in over three decades. Fourteen-year-old Sumatran orangutan Batu (bah-too) is nearing the end of her pregnancy, which is nearly nine months. The birth will mark the first orangutan born at the zoo in 35 years.
Jury selection delays trial of accused kidnapper, Negasi Zuberi
MEDFORD, ORE. – The trial for a local man, accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her in a makeshift cell in his Klamath Falls garage could start Tuesday. Negasi Zuberi is accused of kidnapping the woman from Seattle, driving her back to Klamath Falls, and imprisoning her in July of 2023. He also faces charges related to a second kidnapping and attempted escape from the Jackson county jail.
What Seattle got in $144 million Madison Street revamp
After three years and $144 million, most of the detours and construction cones are finally gone from Madison Street.Why it matters: The project, one of the city's largest and most complex, reflects a broader shift in urban planning — prioritizing the movement of people over cars.The City of Seattle says the project is meant to transform Madison Street into a community-oriented "main street" rather than just a traffic corridor.The years of construction affected several neighborhoods, from Madison Valley to Capitol Hill to downtown.The big picture: The addition of the RapidRide G bus line, a key part of the overhaul, introduced...
Prolific mail thief arrested after long history of crimes in SeaTac
A female suspect with a lengthy history of property crimes, including vehicle prowling, burglary, trespassing, and mail theft, was arrested early Thursday morning, Oct. 3, 2024, after being caught stealing mail near the 3400 block of South 144th Street (map below). Tukwila Police Officers responded to reports of a woman...
'Easy Street Records' dealing with two incidents damaging store over weekend
SEATTLE — A West Seattle staple is dealing with extensive damage from two different incidents that happened in three days. Easy Street Records dealt with a flood and a break-in. "Records, records and more sections and understock, we've uncovered so many ruined records now," said Wyatt Pinto, Easy Street...
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