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COVID-19 making comeback amid low Washington booster rates
COVID-19 is resurging as many people are taking their summer vacations but Washington State Department of Health (DOH) data shows booster rates are low. Only 19.2% of Washingtonians are up to date on their vaccines. While DOH data shows COVID-19 hospitalizations are significantly less than in previous years, cases have...
Top-ranked LPGA player withdraws from tournament after dog bite in Seattle
Nelly Korda, the top-ranked Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) player, recently suffered a dog bite in Seattle, which has led her to withdraw from the upcoming Ladies European Tour tournament in London. In an Instagram post, Korda explained that she needs time for treatment and recovery. “I regret to announce...
Child safety alert: 2 recent window falls in Everett highlight urgency
The Everett Fire Department (EFD) has responded to two incidents in the past week, both involving young children falling from third-story windows in their homes, according to a news release. These accidents resulted in significant injuries and both went to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for medical care. Snohomish County...
Fatal Seattle shooting of teen boy leads to high-speed chase ending in Everett
The shooting of a teenager in South Seattle Thursday night led to a high-speed pursuit that eventually ended in Everett, multiple law enforcement agencies reported. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. Thursday, members of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrived at the 7400 block of Rockery Drive South after receiving a report of a shooting.
Expanded Sound Transit service for the Fourth of July
Sound Transit is extending its service on the 1 and 2-lines for the Fourth of July. Spokesperson Rachelle Cunningham said the 2-line is included in the late service, “So folks can attend the Bellevue Family Fourth.”. Sound Transit will operate trains on the 2-line every 10 minutes. Here’s what...
Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday made it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, a charge that also has been brought against former President Donald Trump. The justices ruled that the charge of obstructing an official proceeding, enacted in 2002 in response to the financial...
Trump adviser Jason Miller: ‘Washington state may now be in play’
As The Associated Press (AP) noted in its coverage, “Thursday’s presidential debate was a rerun that featured two candidates with a combined age of 159, but it went especially poorly for one of them, President Joe Biden.”. It didn’t take long for Republicans to pounce on what many...
Seattle’s ‘bolder’ transportation levy could cost residents even more
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed $1.45 billion levy may get even bigger as Seattle City Council (SCC) member Tammy Morales has proposed a “bolder levy focused on improving traffic safety,” according to a news release from the Seattle City Council. Morales is proposing an additional $150 million...
Rainforest animal found at rest area finds refuge in local zoo
A kinkajou, a rainforest animal that looks similar to a lemur, was discovered far from its natural habitat. The animal was found at the east Selah Creek rest area near Yakima over the weekend, reported the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). WSDOT crews said they didn’t know why it...
Seattle to hire 18 behavioral health responders as police force dwindles
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Wednesday the city will be hiring 18 additional behavioral health responders after securing nearly $2 million in federal funding. The new responders will be part of the Community Assisted Response Engagement (CARE) department, which started in October. CARE was implemented to “diversify emergency response, help people in need receive appropriate assistance and ensure the highest priority incidents receive critical police and fire services,” as stated by the mayor’s office.
Woman allegedly kills boyfriend in front of her family in Gig Harbor
Police reported a woman killed her boyfriend in front of her family in Gig Harbor Wednesday night. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department blotter, around 9:56 pm, local authorities responded to neighbors calling 911 after hearing screams and gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a 39-year-old man. Deputies later apprehended a woman.
Auburn officer found guilty of murdering Jesse Sarey years after his death
Auburn Police Department Officer Jeff Nelson was found guilty on Thursday of murdering Jesse Sarey, five years after his death. Nelson was found guilty on two counts: second-degree murder and assault. The City of Auburn responded to the verdict via a news release, saying a state certification hearing by the...
Changing tides as state budget falls $500 million short
State revenue forecasts reveal that collections will fall nearly $500 million short of earlier expectations. This decline is primarily attributed to decreased capital gains tax receipts and reduced consumer spending. Washington’s economy is projected to generate $66.5 billion for the budget cycle through June 30, 2025. However, this figure is...
Pierce County elementary school teacher faces more child molestation allegations
A fourth student has come forward alleging that a Peninsula School District fifth-grade teacher groped and threatened her several times while in his class. The teacher — Jordan Roy Henderson, 34 — was arrested earlier this year for alleged child molestation at Evergreen Elementary School in Lake Bay. He was charged with nine counts of first-degree molestation April 19 following a two-month investigation. Three additional child molestation charges in the first degree were added after the fourth student’s allegations came forward.
Boeing gets hammered by NTSB for violation of investigative regulations
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken decisive action against Boeing after the company allegedly violated investigative regulations. In a media briefing on Tuesday, a Boeing executive disclosed non-public investigative information and speculated about the causes of a door-plug blowout incident on a Boeing passenger jet in Portland. In...
Amazon becomes fifth U.S. company to reach $2 trillion valuation, thanks to AI
Amazon reached a $2 trillion valuation after Wall Street investors pushed the retail giant’s stock past that elusive threshold Wednesday. Amazon’s stock was up nearly 4% Wednesday, trading above $193 per share. Amazon’s stock has climbed 52% in the past 12 months, with experts citing the company’s significant investments in artificial intelligence as a reason for the stock’s growth.
Snohomish preschool evacuates over bomb threat
Detectives are investigating a bomb threat made at a Snohomish County preschool Wednesday morning that forced students and staff to evacuate. According to KIRO 7, the bomb threat was for the Goddard School and Daycare on Seattle Hill Road in Snohomish. It happened at 11 a.m. Wednesday, causing approximately 100 people to leave the building and gather in the attached parking lot.
Bellevue police warn of thieves targeting elderly residents
In a series of incidents, Bellevue residents have fallen victim to a pair of thieves who prey on older individuals. The Bellevue Police Department (BPD) is urging vigilance when encountering strangers. BPD Spokesman Drew Anderson emphasized the need for caution. “When we see this kind of repetition, something is ongoing....
Tumwater police searching for 2 people who allegedly set building ablaze
The Tumwater Police Department (TPD) is looking for two people who allegedly set a building on fire Sunday. According to TPD, the fire destroyed the abandoned South Pacific Restaurant at the intersection of Capitol Boulevard and Custer Way Southeast. Police reported that the arsonists first tried to burn down the...
Expect traffic: Fight inside car traveling on I-5 leads to deadly stabbing, shooting
One person has died and three people have been taken to the hospital after a fight broke out inside a car traveling on Interstate 5 (I-5) north near Federal Way Wednesday. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported four people in a black BMW got into an altercation. The man driving died of a stab wound. The three passengers were taken to the hospital. One man suffered multiple gunshot wounds, another man was stabbed and a woman was also stabbed.
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