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Christian homeless shelter challenges Washington state law prohibiting anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter are scheduled to be in a federal appeals court Friday to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who do not share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage.
Mother of 16-year-old murdered in Auburn pleads for public's help to find shooter
AUBURN, Wash. - A King County mother is speaking out in hopes of generating leads in the murder of her 16-year-old son. Lonnisha Landry’s son, Xavier Landry, was shot and killed in Auburn last Friday. Since his death, she’s been on a social media mission, urging the public to help find the person who killed her child.
Gig Harbor family stresses water safety after 11-year-old drowns
GIG HARBOR, Wash. - Looking around Sarah Scott’s home, it’s clear to see the love she has for her children. Mementos of the family are all around. "My daughter just moved back home," Sarah said during a sit-down interview with FOX 13 News. "My oldest son has been helpful too. It’s been a difficult time."
Metro Weekend Update – July 19-21 2024
Routes 43, 48, 255, 271, and ST 542 will be rerouted during the closure of Montlake Boulevard E from Friday, July 19 at 10 p.m. to Monday, July 22 at 6 a.m. due to construction;. Route 106 will be rerouted off Martin Luther King Jr Wy S between S Cloverdale...
Seattle Reign FC Starting XI vs. Utah Royals FC - Summer Cup
Laura Harvey made nine changes to the starting XI since the Reign’s last match on July 7, also against Utah Royals FC. Defender Julia Lester, who the Reign acquired via trade this past offseason, is set to make her debut for the club. Goalkeeper Laurel Ivory will wear the...
Seattle's ‘Belltown Hellcat’ hires new attorney, seeks to overturn $83K judgment
SEATTLE - Miles Hudson, widely known as the "Belltown Hellcat" driver, has retained a new attorney and is claiming he was improperly served a Summons and Complaint on May 10. He is arguing that the process server's description of him exceeded his current weight by nearly 60 pounds, suggesting they served the wrong person.
Human finger found in Tacoma driveway IDed, returned to owner
The case of a mysterious human finger found in a Tacoma driveway earlier this month has been solved and the digit has been returned to its rightful owner. During the afternoon of July 5, Tacoma Police Department (TPD) officers responded to a report of a finger found in a driveway in the 800 block of South Pine Street, according to a statement TPD Public Information Officer Detective William Muse sent to MyNorthwest.
Tacoma Porchfest is a unique event you can attend this weekend
In the central neighborhood just off 6th Ave, neighbors who live in the community volunteer their porches for an all-day event, Tacoma Porchfest. They host musicians and performers to an audience on their front lawn. This year’s festival is sponsored by the Tacoma Central Neighborhood Council, with lead organizer Irina...
New ordinance allows Lakewood police to remove people camping on public property
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Lakewood City Council narrowly voted to allow police to remove homeless people from camping on public property. During a city council meeting on Monday, council members debated for nearly two hours about what this ordinance would mean for the city and how it would be enforced.
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