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Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Trying To Crash Plane While High On Mushrooms Claims He’s A ‘Better’ Person Now
An off-duty pilot is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after trying to disable an Alaska Airlines flight’s engines mid-air in October 2023. The incident has raised concerns about pilot screening and mental health in the aviation industry. Joseph Emerson, 44, of California, was arrested after the flight from...
Here are the new businesses coming to 'The Village' at Tacoma Mall
TACOMA, Wash. — A multimillion-dollar redevelopment project at the Tacoma Mall will bring with it several popular restaurants, including Shake Shack, Dave's Hot Chicken and Supreme Dumpling, real estate investment trust Simon announced. Work on "The Village" is expected to begin this summer. The investment group, which owns the...
Rapidly Spreading Stayman Fire Prompts State Fire Assistance Near Chelan, Washington
The Stayman Fire, which ignited on Tuesday afternoon near the City of Chelan in Chelan County, has prompted state fire assistance. The blaze, rapidly expanding to an estimated 1,000 acres, poses an immediate threat to homes, critical infrastructure, and agricultural lands. As local firefighters battle to establish control, Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste sanctioned state firefight resources on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., responding to a call for aid from Chief Brandon Asher of Chelan County Fire District 7.
Firefighters have stalled progress of blaze on Olympic Peninsula
Firefighters appear to have a handle on the wildfire that ignited on the Olympic Peninsula last week, as cooler temperatures and light rainfall have aided the hundreds of personnel battling the blaze five miles west of Brinnon. The 2620 Road Fire, which ignited near Mt. Jupiter on Aug. 14, has...
Survey: Nearly 40% of Washington Parents Quit Work or Got Fired after Having Kids
Jessica Heavner describes it as the hardest decision she’s ever had to make. Heavner, of Federal Way, was working in accounting at the local school district, and when it came time for her annual cost of living raise two years ago, she realized the pay bump would put her over the state’s income limit for […]
Ex-Garfield High School Coach Awaiting Trial for Raping Student Caught Attending High School Sporting Events
Seattle, WA – A judge has determined that Walter Junior Jones, a former Garfield High School coach facing child rape charges, breached his electronic home monitoring agreement by attending multiple high school sporting events last winter. Former Coach Accused of Repeatedly Raping Student. The charges against the former coach...
Seattle's Downtown Activation Plan makes strides amid high office and retail vacancies
SEATTLE — The city of Seattle and the mayor’s office said there has been progress in the Downtown Activation Plan despite massive office and retail vacancies in the city’s core. In a briefing with reporters on Wednesday, the city’s Deputy Mayor Tim Burgess and Economic Development Director...
Seahawks undrafted free agent is about to kick a second-rounder to the curb
The Seattle Seahawks have found the right player to step in for a second-round pick that never panned out. He's already shown more in the preseason than the veteran has in his entire career. The Seahawks have a long history of finding top talent among the undrafted free agents. It...
Troopers arrest 2 in connection with violent July 30 assault on SR 518 near Sea-Tac Airport
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a violent altercation after a collision on westbound SR 518 near Sea-Tac Airport on July 30, 2024, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Troopers said the incident occurred around 8 p.m. that night, when 9-1-1 calls reported a fight breaking out...
New apple created in Washington will be named next week
On Monday, Aug. 26, WSU officials decided to delay the name announcement until the end of 2024. When a contest was announced to name the new apple created by Washington State University, it created a media frenzy. News of the competition to name the apple — currently known as WA...
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