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Kent City Council approves purchase of new municipal headquarters at Tuesday’s special meeting
The Kent City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 to address pressing matters, including approving the purchase of a new municipal headquarters and a budget workshop for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. New Municipal Headquarters Purchase Approved. Council voted unanimously to purchase a property from BECU, which...
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...
Seattle adding surveillance cameras to crime-fighting efforts in 3 neighborhoods
The Seattle City Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of adding surveillance cameras to the city's crime-fighting toolbelt. "This is an important piece of technology that can help our [police] department be a bit of a force multiplier, if you will, and help us more quickly and efficiently investigate and solve crimes with the staffing challenges," Councilmember Rob Saka said before voting. "It is an important tool to help address the fundamentals of public safety in our community." RELATED: No more selling stolen goods in the CID, Seattle police say
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...
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...
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.
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