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Fatal three-car crash on Highway 26 claims lives of Washington couple
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Highway 26 Sunday afternoon. At 1:45 p.m., near milepost 32 on Highway 26, police say a westbound Volkswagen Tiguan, driven by a female juvenile, entered the eastbound lanes for an unknown reason and struck an eastbound BMW 540. The BMW spun into the westbound lanes and was struck by a westbound Tesla 3, driven by 40-year-old Renee Ann Dejarnatt.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot
LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to reignite excitement in the community pool and save it from possible closure. The August ballot will give voters the option...
Community comes together to save crow stuck in tree at Tacoma's Point Defiance Park
TACOMA, Wash. — Several community members gathered to rescue a crow trapped in a tree on Sunday. The rescue mission started at Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, where someone found it hanging upside down in a tree. Its leg was stuck in fishing line. Several people at Owen Beach worked...
Man Goes To Police To Get His Missing Finger Back
A mysterious human finger was found in a driveway, and now the finger has been returned!. The Tacoma Police Department responded to a report of a finger found in a driveway, and a person saw the story and called the Medical Examiner’s Office. The man identified himself and admitted to losing the finger,
A Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 hangover: Pike/Pine festival bends but doesn’t break despite massive Chappell Roan crowd
With reporting by Nova Berger/CHS Reporting Intern. The Capitol Hill Block Party awakens this Monday in a familiar place: facing questions of whether the music festival has grown too much for its neighborhood streets in a hangover of the sunny fun and legendarily good times experienced during its annual three days of music and partying.
Second Dine and Donate event on August 10 for the family of Jayda
LYNNWOOD—Cedar Way Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) raised over $1,400 from its Red Robin of Lynnwood fundraiser on Friday, July 12, to support the Jada Woods-Johnson Family who lost their daughter to a fatal shooting in the Alderwood Mall food court. A second fundraiser is in the works for August 10 at Buffalo Wild Wings, Everett Mall location.
Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption
The United States Geological Service (USGS) recently shared that Mount St. Helens appears to be going through a "recharge" phase. Naturally, every time we hear news about Mount St. Helens having any volcanic activity - even if it is deemed to be non-threatening - we immediately pay attention. But why is that, when there are over 100 volcanoes in the United States - including 19 in Washington State alone?
Kent tries to keep water fountain going at Town Square Plaza
The Town Square Plaza water fountain in Kent has kept kids cool and entertained for 15 years. But with that age has come operating trials and regular shutdowns of the popular fountain at the city park, 426 W. Smith St. “The Town Square Plaza water fountain presents a complex challenge...
Coulee City delivery driver reflects on 40 years and over a million miles traveled
COULEE CITY, Wash. - The Coulee City Post Office has a delivery man who has spent the last 40 years driving the same route with excellence as they reflect on his many years of service. Ronald Hughes began working at the USPS as a contract route delivery driver as a...
Washington Spirit defeats Chivas Femenil and starts Summer Cup with victory
The Washington Spirit began their journey in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup with a remarkable 2-1 victory over Chivas Femenil, showing the team's strength and ability in a tournament that brings together all 14 NWSL clubs and six Liga MX teams, marks the NWSL's first international collaboration, and promises to raise the level of women's soccer.
Washington schoolboy, 13, shot dead during OfferUp meeting gone tragically wrong
A schoolboy was shot dead after being caught in gunfire during an OfferUp meeting to sell a camera at a park. Matthiew Stavkovy was gunned down on Tuesday, July 16, at Turnkey Park in Kent, Washington. In a fundraiser, his devastated family said he was driven away from the park to a nearby apartment complex and despite efforts by first responders, he died after a wound in his abdomen.
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