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Eight injured after bus crashes into Renton ravine
RENTON, Wash. — A bus driver suffered a medical emergency, crashing the bus into a ravine in Renton, injuring eight people on board, according to the Renton Police Department. South Puget Drive is closed in both directions between Benson Road and Benson Drive. The incident occurred when the bus...
Case dismissed against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A nearly three-year legal saga for Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer ended Friday without a verdict but with tears of relief for the actor and a small coterie of family who had settled into a somber daily routine on wooden benches inside a windowless New Mexico courtroom at trial.
KIRO celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘newsradio’ format with special alumni broadcast
KIRO Newsradio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its “newsradio” format with a special broadcast featuring several prominent alumni. The celebration will highlight the station’s history and impact on the Western Washington community. KIRO-AM was founded in 1927 and transformed the Seattle airwaves on July 15, 1974,...
Departure of Saks from downtown Seattle hits retail core with another bit of bad news
Downtown Seattle’s retail core is taking another hit with the announcement that Saks OFF 5th will close this month. The Saks store posted signs this week that July 20 will be its final day. “I go there a couple of times a month, and now it’s just another big...
2,400 patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis in Portland hospitals
More than 2,400 patients at hospitals in Portland, Oregon could have potentially been exposed to infectious diseases — including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV — after an anesthesiologist allegedly failed to follow proper infection control practices. While still considered low risk of exposure, Providence Willamette Falls Medical...
Oops! Chicken sandwich causes car to flip in Vancouver, WA
It turned out to be a very bad day for a man who dropped his chicken sandwich in his car. Vancouver, Washington police said he reached for the sandwich, crashed into a light pole and rolled his car over. Some of us have been tempted to do the same thing:...
Pioneer fire, burning since June 8, only 14% contained
The Pioneer Fire, which has burned for the past 34 days, is now approximately 12,265 acres in size and is only 14% contained. It started as a 300-acre fire when it first came to be June 8. The fire, located 31 miles northwest of Chelan in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest,...
68-year-old man sucked into drain pipe, drowns in Tacoma lagoon
A man who died earlier this week by drowning in a Tacoma lagoon at Titlow Park and Lodge has been identified as Robert Logan Jr., 68, the medical examiner’s office found. He was a University Place resident. Both authorities and witnesses believe he got caught in a whirlpool and...
Teenager shot multiple times in Renton, in critical condition
A teenager is currently in critical condition after he was shot several times in Renton early Friday morning. According to Renton Police Department (RPD) Spokesperson Meeghan Black, a neighbor in the 11200 block of 162nd Street called 911 to report the gunshots. “(The witness) heard the gunshots and looked out...
‘Just senseless violence:’ Neighbors grapple with another shooting along Aurora
Locals living along Aurora Avenue in Seattle are dealing with yet another shooting in their neighborhood. The latest happened about 11:30 Wednesday night. Seattle police said some type of altercation or argument led to the shooting. A man, 52, was shot in the hip. He was transported to the hospital in serious condition.
I-90 brick-throwing suspect ‘could be’ same man who threw rocks at drivers in June
The man who threw a brick into a truck on Interstate 90 (I-90) Tuesday morning “very well could be” the same man in a similar attack on drivers exiting onto Rainier Avenue last month, the Washington State Patrol said. A driver whose truck was hit told authorities a...
Felony-level traffic crime in King County up nearly 150% compared to 2019
King County officials are warning drivers to take extra precautions amid a recent rise in vehicular homicides and felony-level traffic crime. County prosecutors from the Felony Traffic Unit revealed, as of May, there has been a 143% increase in felony-level traffic crime compared to 2019. The numbers show King County has experienced one of its most significant spikes in deadly crashes and felony-level traffic crime.
WA Congressman Adam Smith: ‘Impossible’ for President Biden to win re-election
Washington Congressman Adam Smith, a Democrat, is ramping up his calls on President Biden to drop out of the race. Speaking to CNN, Smith said it’s impossible for Biden to win. “Come on, you have been a great president. You have been a great leader,” Smith said. “You stepped...
It’s a MOD world: Pizza company saved from bankruptcy, for the moment
MOD Pizza, a national restaurant chain based in Bellevue, is being acquired by Elite Restaurant Group in Southern California, according to the trade publication Restaurant Business. The deal aims to save MOD from impending collapse. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “MOD has an outstanding culture and passionate,...
Burien school fire now being investigated as arson, latest in series of statewide fires
After crews responded to reports of a fire at Southern Heights Elementary School in Burien Tuesday night, a King County fire marshal said the department’s investigation believes this was an act of arson. The fire burned for more than seven hours, causing significant damage to the gym and other...
6.4-magnitude earthquake recorded off Vancouver Island coast
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of B.C.’s Vancouver Island Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake, which happened approximately 135 miles away from Port McNeill, was recorded just after 8 a.m. Its epicenter has been pinpointed to 130 miles southwest of Tofino, Vancouver Island.
Costco membership fees increasing for first time in 7 years
Starting Sept. 1, the cost of a Costco membership will increase by $5 to $10, marking the first time membership fees have jumped in seven years. Costco’s Gold Star membership is set to go from $60 to $65, while the Executive membership will swell from $120 to $130. Financial...
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