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Driver arrested after ramming patrol car, launching vehicle stolen in Burien over wall in Des Moines Tuesday morning
A man was arrested Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, 2024, after attempting to flee from Des Moines Police officers in a stolen vehicle, leading to a brief pursuit that ended with the driver being taken into custody. Police said that at around 9:30 a.m., Des Moines officers were patrolling a local...
Local volunteers mobilize to help as Hurricane Milton heads for Florida
FIFE, Wash. — On Wednesday, World Vision focused on getting items like generators, bottled water, and blankets out of its Fife warehouse and on a truck bound for Florida as Hurricane Milton threatens the state. The nonprofit organization is on a mission to send help and hope. The supplies...
How space weather forecasting has improved over the decades
SEATTLE — Aurora chasers have been hunting down the northern lights since the historic May 11 storm, and they often have a head start thanks to our improved ability to forecast space weather. Space weather forecasting is a relatively new science. The Space Weather Prediction Center went online in...
WSDOT warns of major highway closures, lane reductions this weekend
SEATTLE — Drivers should prepare for more highway closures and lane reductions this weekend. The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said travelers on Interstate 5 in Seattle and between Federal Way and Tacoma, state Route 99 in Seattle, state Route 520 across Lake Washington, US 2 in Snohomish, and Interstate 405 in Bothell should prepare to encounter delays Friday through Monday.
Prosecutors dismiss charges in suspected DUI crash injuring Thurston County Sheriff
A 29-year-old Tacoma woman, who was arrested and held without bail for allegedly driving under the influence when she broadsided Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders’ patrol car, will have to wait to learn her fate.
Renton police highlight 'disturbing' trend of gun thefts
RENTON, Wash. — The Renton Police Department (RPD) is sounding the alarm about what it calls a "disturbing trend" of gun thefts in the city. In a release Monday, RPD said 86% of the stolen guns were taken out of vehicles. "It is an enormous responsibility when you choose...
WA Best Hole in the Wall Restaurant, One of the Best in the U.S.
This morning, I found a fun list of small, locally owned restaurants. It’s lovefood.com’s most recent listing of the best "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants in every state in America. Need a fun and delicious bucket list item?. If you have some time on your hands (e.g., if you’re recently retired...
From Seattle to sunny California: The West Coast migration trend
Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Jared Whalen/AxiosWhen Washingtonians move out of state, they're typically staying closer to home, opting for the laid-back style of other West Coast and Southwest states, per new census data.Why it matters: While moving overall is at an all-time low, there's been an uptick in state-to-state migration, as Axios' Erica Pandey reports.How it works: The data is based on the newly released 2018-2022 five-year state-to-county migration estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.The estimates are best understood as a pooled average covering that time frame.By the numbers: California was the top destination for Washingtonians moving...
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