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Man arrested in Seattle after carjacking, pursuit, multiple crashes
SEATTLE - A pursuit of a stolen and then carjacked vehicle led to multiple crashes and the arrest of two suspects, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began when Black Diamond Police attempted to stop the reported stolen vehicle, only for the driver to elude officers. King County Sheriff’s helicopter, Guardian 1, later spotted the vehicle in Covington.
A Man From Florida Is Being Detained In Washington After Stabbing Someone
WFCN – An unexpected development saw the man wanted for a Florida stabbing being taken into custody by Washington State officials. Michael Jones, 25, was the suspect that King County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended in Seattle on Tuesday. As per the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, Jones is...
70% of drowning deaths in King county involved drugs or alcohol
After five consecutive years of preventable drowning deaths staying at historically high levels, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound in advance of the Fourth of July. A preliminary analysis by Public Health – Seattle & King County indicates there were...
King County Purchases Historic Dexter Horton Building for $36M
CBRE has announced that King County purchased Seattle landmark Dexter Horton Building for $36.6 million. The purchase will save King County nearly $2 million per year in leasing costs. Located at 710 2nd Avenue, the Dexter Horton Building is 15 stories high and 335,000 square feet. King County’s Department of...
VIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence
EDITOR’S NOTE: This video was first published on our sister site The B-Town Blog on July 4, 2010, but we love it so much we thought it was worth a rerun on this national holiday:. Out of the red, white and blue, it occurred to us that our third...
GAB Construction Unveils New Website to Enhance Home Improvement Experience in Renton, WA
General Contractor Expands Digital Footprint to Offer Comprehensive Home Improvement Services. RENTON, WASHINGTON, USA, July 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GAB Construction, a recognized name in the construction industry, announces the launch of its new website, designed to serve homeowners in Renton, WA. As a general contractor in Renton, GAB Construction provides a range of services, from roof repairs to exterior door installations, all now accessible through a streamlined online platform.
Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | July 5 edition
Music in the Mountains: Head up to the Summit West Plaza at the Summit at Snoqualmie, 69805 NF-9041, North Bend, for their first live music Saturday of the summer. Bougie Boulevard will kick off the free-for-all-ages series from 4 to 6 p.m. July 6. Plenty of outdoor seating is available, along with cornhole, drinks and food. Live music will return to the plaza every Saturday until Aug. 31. For more information, call 425-434-7669.
Historic Votes at United Methodist Conference Reflect Local Churches’ Existing Stance on Diversity
The United Methodist Church (UMC) made world news in May when members voted overwhelmingly to reverse actions taken 40 and 50 years earlier against gay clergy members, same-sex unions, and homosexuality on principle. It was welcome news to local UMC congregations, but it didn’t change much for either Fall City...
Rope rescue for man who rolled ATV | Fire blotter
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 294 calls for service between June 24 and June 30, among them the following:. Commercial fire: 1:43 p.m. (Auburn). Firefighters helped neighboring fire agencies with a confirmed fire at a two-story apartment building. Initial crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions and multiple occupants evacuating. Firefighters worked aggressively to combat the fire and minimize damage to surrounding units. VRFA units assisted in command operations, ventilation control, and searching for potential occupants. One pet perished in the fire, and several civilians were transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation.
Emerald Downs: July 3rd Spectacular! Whiskeyjack “explodes” down the stretch to win Feature
(Auburn, WA) More than 9,000 fans packed Emerald Downs on Wednesday night for the annual 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular. Racing began at 5pm and had 8 races on the card and the public showed up to do more than just watch Fireworks as they also wagered $1,206,648, second only to the 1.3m bet on Father’s Day.
Most of Oregon and SW Washington under excessive heat alerts
Nearly all areas of Oregon and Southwest Washington are under a heat advisory, watch or warning from Thursday afternoon through at least Sunday. The National Weather Service says widespread high temperatures in the triple-digits are likely, and low temperatures could stay above 70 degrees in some places. An excessive heat...
5.7-magnitude earthquake hits off Vancouver Island amid series of shocks
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada — A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vancouver Island on Thursday morning, just a day after a 4.4-magnitude quake hit in a nearby area. The United States Geologic Survey (USGS) recorded the earthquake at 9:15 a.m. on the morning of July 4th, just over...
IRS data: Washington state lost 18K people, $1.66B in taxable income in 2021
(The Center Square) – Washington state saw a net loss of 18,798 taxpayers and their families between calendar years 2021 and 2022, according to Internal Revenue Service migration data released last week. That represents a loss of nearly $1.66 billion of taxable income, although Washington does not have a state income tax. The Evergreen State’s net loss of taxpayers in that time period was the ninth worst in the nation. ...
Auburn woman begs city to act on frequent gunfire
In Diana Johnson’s neighborhood, gunfire is common. And as the Auburn woman told city leaders Monday evening, July 1, during the part of the council meeting when members of the public can voice their opinions: it’s past time for the City of Auburn to do something about the violence.
Suspect hiding in car trunk arrested for organized retail theft in Southcenter District
On Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., detectives from Tukwila Police Department’s Special Emphasis Unit apprehended a male suspect wanted for multiple counts of organized retail theft totaling over $14,000 from the Southcenter District. The suspect, who had outstanding warrants for robbery and was also wanted...
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