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US Army soldier pleads not guilty in murder of Washington cab driver
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — A United States Army soldier pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to several charges related to the murder of a cab driver in Tukwila in January. Private Jonathan Lee is facing several charges, including premeditated murder, murder while perpetrating a robbery, desertion, resisting arrest, wrongful...
Seattle police arrest five teens seen running from stolen vehicles in new bodycam video
SEATTLE — Five teenagers were arrested by Seattle police after they were seen running away from two stolen vehicles, new body camera video revealed. In a blotter post Tuesday, the Seattle Police Department said officers responded to a reported vehicle collision and people running away from a stolen car near the Burke Gilman Trail and Northeast 65th Street on Sept. 12 just before 2:30 p.m.
Here's how Harrell plans to cover $287 million gap in Seattle's $1.9 billion general fund
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's budget proposal includes a plan to use funds from the Payroll Expense Tax to help fill a gap in the city's general fund. Harrell unveiled his $8 billion 2025-2026 budget proposal Tuesday, which includes balancing the city's $250 million deficit. The proposal includes...
Mariners playoff odds: Slight glimmer of hope remains as MLB season winds down
SEATTLE — In the final week of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season, the Mariners still have an ever so slight chance at clinching a berth in the playoffs. It will take a dominant finish to the regular season schedule and the team getting some help, but it is still possible. FanGraphs puts the team's odds at 2.7% going into Wednesday.
Portland teen develops app connecting those who are homeless with resources
PORTLAND, Ore. — A local teen created an app to help connect people experiencing homelessness in Portland with services they need. Claire Cao started developing Shelter Bridge last spring and launched the app in August. It offers users a way to find shelter beds, meals and other resources including legal aid and help with mental health. The app also features a chat bot that answers basic questions and connects users with maps to service locations.
Underage and Under Arrest: Turning the tide of a juvenile crime spike
SEATTLE — KING 5 has been looking into the crisis of a juvenile crime spike in Western Washington, with serious offenses committed by kids as young as 12 and 13 years old. In our series, Underage and Under Arrest, we examine efforts to turn the tide. For Devonte Parson,...
Macklemore faces backlash after 'f*** America' comment at pro-Palestinian benefit show
SEATTLE — Well-known Seattle-born music artist Macklemore, 41, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, is in hot water after a viral video on social media showed him stating the words "F*** America" onstage. The video was taken at a charity music event at Seattle's Seward Park over the weekend called Palestine Will Live Forever, benefiting pro-Palestinian organizations.
Seattle mayor unveils $8 billion budget proposal for 2025-2026
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled his 2025-2026 budget proposal on Tuesday, which includes more than $8 billion on appropriations and would balance the city's $250 million deficit. "My guiding principle as mayor is that it is my obligation to you, the people of Seattle, to do our...
Baby gorilla rejected by mother at Woodland Park Zoo successfully introduced to foster mom in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In celebration of World Gorilla Day, staff at the Louisville Zoo gave an update on a baby gorilla who was transferred there from the Woodland Park Zoo. Baby gorilla Abeo (ah-beh-OH), which means “bringer of happiness” in a language spoken in West Africa, was rejected by his birth mother in Seattle. To provide him with natural socialization, he was transferred to the zoo in Kentucky.
Planned Lithium-ion battery storage facility causes concern for some Sumner residents
SUMNER, Wash. — Puget Sound Energy announced a new renewable energy project for Pierce County on Tuesday. The agency said a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility is planned to be built in Sumner off of East Valley Highway. Puget Sound Energy said will help maintain reliability during peak...
Residents share safety concerns after recent shooting on Casino Road in Everett
EVERETT, Wash. — More details were released about a shooting that turned into a police chase and spiraled out of control along I-5. Two people died in the incident and a woman was injured. Police said all three people involved knew each other. "I think it's scary,” Carol Vanderwoude...
Underage and Under Arrest: Inside the King County juvenile justice system
SEATTLE — On a Wednesday afternoon in September, a judge in King County Juvenile Court said he was "shocked" by the circumstances of a case, admitting such feelings have become a rarity. It was one of the approximately 30 cases cycling through the court that particular day. It was...
Backlog to change the way Washington state makes license plates
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Car owners in Washington soon won’t have to wait months for a new license plate. Due to a backlog, the Washington Department of Licensing announced Tuesday that the state is speeding up the license-plate making process. Wait times, which have been more than four months...
Seattle police issue new alarm response policy
SEATTLE — A new Seattle police policy goes into effect Oct. 1. Officers will no longer be dispatched to burglary alarms from monitoring companies unless there is supporting evidence. The policy calls for proof like video, audio, panic alarms, or eyewitnesses. It's a change big enough to spark pushback at city hall.
19-year-old pleads guilty to fatal stabbing of man who complained about loud party in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The man accused in a deadly assault and stabbing in Lakewood when he was 17 years old pleaded guilty in connection to the case last week. Brodey D. Brownell, now 19 years old, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the July 2023 killing of his neighbor.
Man sentenced to 31 years for killing wife at Bellevue tavern
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A man who killed his wife inside a Bellevue bar in 2021 was sentenced on Friday to more than 31 years in prison. The sentencing of Dylan Scott Jennings, 37, comes after he changed his initial plea and pleaded guilty to first-degree domestic violence murder on Aug. 28.
WSDOT said this is the biggest weekend for road closures. Here's what roads will be closed
SEATTLE — Drivers traveling throughout the Puget Sound area should be prepared for a "monster" amount of traffic closures this weekend as the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is working to complete major transportation projects. WSDOT spokesperson Steve Peer said this will be the biggest weekend of construction-related closures...
Burglaries of occupied homes in North Bend under police investigation
NORTH BEND, Wash. — Police in North Bend are investigating two burglaries of occupied homes in the early hours of Monday morning. The Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Department said officers were first called to a burglary at a home on Bandara Avenue Southeast in the Tannerwood neighborhood of North Bend on Monday morning. "The resident woke up to find that the first floor of his home had been ransacked while he was asleep upstairs," police said in a release.
Man from Washington state bitten by bear in Montana national park
WEST GLACIER, Mont — A Washington state man was bitten by a bear after a "surprise encounter" in a Montana national park last week. The National Park Service said the encounter happened on Sept. 19. A 35-year-old man from Washington was hiking on Highline Trail with a group when he surprised a bear, according to an NPS release.
Idaho man awaits trial on charges he threatened to kill former President Trump
SANDPOINT, Idaho — A Bonner County man was arrested in Missoula back in August for allegedly threatening former President Donald Trump. According to court documents, Warren Jones Crazybull called Mar-a-Lago on July 31, 2024, and threatened to kill former President Trump. He's facing a federal charge of threats against a former president. The charge is punishable with a fine and/or up to five years in prison.
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