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Catholic clergy abuse survivors still optimistic after investigation into Washington dioceses stalls
OLYMPIA, Wash. – After a Washington Attorney General’s Office investigation alleging that the Dioceses of Seattle, Spokane and Yakima used charitable funds to cover-up sex abuse was halted by a superior court judge on Friday, clergy abuse advocates are still demanding accountability. Abuse survivors and reform advocates from...
Urgent Alert: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Till 8pm Monday
Mother Nature just won't cut us a break in the PNW. An Excessive Heat Warning is on. The alert was issued through weather services on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued the URGENT weather message at 1:38 pm:. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS...
Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
Washington parent group filing federal challenge to Biden Title IX changes
(The Center Square) – The fight over the Biden administration's rule changes to Title IX, which will allow boys who identify as girls to compete in girls' sports, has inspired a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit in Washington state. Other states led by Republican governors or attorneys general have succeeded in getting preliminary injunctions to block the new rules. In Washington, where Democrats are firmly in control, the challenge comes from a group of citizen activists. ...
Teen dead, man hospitalized in Port Orchard car crash
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - A teenage girl has died, and an 18-year-old man has been hospitalized, after a car crash in Port Orchard. Officials say the incident occurred in the 700 block of SE Pine Rd. Deputies responded to the scene just before midnight on Wednesday, July 17, where they...
New security measures in place for Capitol Hill Block Party this weekend
SEATTLE — One of Seattle’s most popular music festivals, Capitol Hill Block Party, kicks off Friday. Security is top of mind for event organizers and the Seattle Police Department (SPD). Officers responded to calls of street racers taking over the intersection of Broadway and Pike after last year’s...
Man arrested for vehicular assault after crashing into West Seattle Bridge barriers
SEATTLE - Police arrested a man for vehicular assault after crashing into concrete barriers on the West Seattle Bridge early Friday morning. Seattle Police were called to the scene at 3:26 a.m. following reports of an injury collision near the bridge's 1st Avenue South exit. The Seattle Fire Department arrived...
Temperatures in the 80s, dry weather on repeat for Seattle
Sea-Tac Airport will break a record Friday afternoon for the longest stretch of temperatures 80 degrees or warmer! Today will mark the 16th consecutive day of such heat, and the 80s are on repeat through Sunday. If you're craving cooler, milder temperatures - you'll love our forecast for the workweek....
Ferry line cutting is not only bad manners — it will cost you $145
If your plans call for ferry travel this summer, Washington State Patrol and the Edmonds and Mukilteo police departments will be watching for line cutting and other violations at both the Edmonds-Kingston and Mukilteo-Clinton docks. “A friendly reminder — your parents and teachers probably taught you that it’s not polite...
Building a Resilient Community: The Importance of Infrastructure Reliability
Andrew Strong is Seattle City Light’s Interim Environmental, Engineering, and Project Delivery Officer. In today’s interconnected world, the reliability of our electrical infrastructure is more important than ever. From adding line sensors to replacing aging wooden utility poles, laying new underground electrical cables, and installing new transformers, ensuring an uninterrupted power supply is about more than just keeping the lights on.
Tickets to WICKED at The Paramount Theatre to go on Sale This Month
WICKED, Seattle’s most popular musical, will return to The Paramount Theatre from November 6 through December 1. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale on Monday, July 29 at 10 am. Tickets will be available on-line at STGPresents.org, Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-982-2787 or in person at The Paramount...
Seattle businessman shoots attempted burglar in 'self-defense' incident, police say
SEATTLE — Seattle police officers are investigating a burglary that turned into a shooting at a business Friday morning. According to SPD, around 2:05 a.m. officers responded to the 4200 block of Rainier Avenue S after reports of a burglary. A man broke into a business, and he was...
Fallen EMS Heroes to Be Honored
The National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride will pay tribute to our fallen EMS and air medical providers from throughout the United States during the 2024 National EMS Weekend of Honor, scheduled July 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway in Arlington, Va. This year there are 36 honorees being recognized from 18 states. The 2024 list of honorees can be found at NEMSMS Honorees.
Public safety concerns rise as another Aurora Avenue North shooting injures a man
SEATTLE — Police responded to a shooting at North 90th Street and Aurora Avenue North in north Seattle early Friday morning. KOMO News has reported extensively about shootings along Aurora Avenue. On Thursday, KOMO reported that a Wednesday morning shooting marked the third in 12 days on Aurora. The...
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