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Inside the rigorous process of picking millions of tulips before the flowers are lost
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- Inside the rigorous process of picking millions of tulips before the flowers are lost
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- Tulip fields at Tulip Town in scenic Skagit Valley are a sea of color shining from more than a million individual tulips. It's a full year's worth of work to highlight these blooms, which only last one to two weeks.
However, working in flower fields isn't a picnic. If crews don't pick the flowers, the tulips are lost.
That means rain, shine, cold, or even snow will not deter them from picking the flowers ready to be put in bouquets, each morning before sunrise.
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- 'All Kids Bike' program teaches every student how to ride a bike in Seattle Public Schools
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- 6:16
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- 1 month ago
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- Learning how to ride a bicycle is a milestone that lots of us remember.
But for some kids, access to a bike or safe instruction isn't always a given.
Now, Seattle Public Schools is working to change that through a program designed to teach every student how to ride a bike. The program is called "All Kids Bike."
ARC Seattle co-anchor Steve McCarron spoke with Lori Dunn, the Physical Education Program Manager for Seattle Public Schools, about what prompted the implementation of the All Kids Bike program, its impact, and how parents can advocate for the program in their district.
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- Pioneer Square alliance calls on local leaders to take action after shooting injures woman
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- 2:54
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- 1 month ago
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- A 26-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting reported early Sunday near Occidental Avenue South and South Jackson Street.
Officers were dispatched at about 1:30 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the area. Police arrived and found the woman alert and conscious, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to her torso.
Officers provided aid until Seattle Fire Department crews arrived. The woman was then transported to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition.
Investigators determined the woman had been in an altercation shortly before the shooting. The suspect left the scene in an unknown direction before officers arrived.
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- 'Bellingham Rock' to be relocated after 50 years
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- 1:00
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- 1 month ago
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- The iconic "Bellingham Rock," which has served as a community message board for more than 50 years, will be removed from its location along I-5.
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- Washington State Ferries making changes to handle thousands of FIFA World Cup riders in Seattle
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- 1 month ago
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- Hundreds of thousands of soccer fans from around the world are headed to Seattle for the FIFA World Cup in June and July - and many of those visitors will want to ride our state’s iconic ferries.
This new crush of riders will come on top of the usual surge of summer ridership.
To handle the increase, WSF says they are making changes to keep boats running and avoid delays.
First, they will have more boats on standby. The ferry service says they plan to have 20 of its 21 vessels ready to be put into service. 18 boats are the typical fleet serving the summer schedule.
Having 20 vessels ship-shape should have 2 boats ready in case a boat goes out of service.
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- Campaigns raise money for and against girls' sports, parents' rights issues on Washington ballot
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- 1:48
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- 1 month ago
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- We are already gearing up for a busy midterm election that will include at least two statewide issues on Washington’s ballot.
Let's Go Washington collected signatures for two initiatives to the legislature, which were not taken up by lawmakers, and will now be on November’s ballot.
IL26-638, or the "Protecting Fairness in Girls' Sports" act:
If enacted, opposers argue it would prohibit transgender girls from playing on teams that align with their gender identity; supporters call it necessary to keep biological boys off girls’ teams.
Under the act, students who want to play on a gendered sports team must have a physical, as already required by the state, that proves their biological sex.
IL26-001, or the "Parents' Bill of Rights:”
Supporters want it enacted to ensure that parents know everything going on in their children's schools, but opposers said that the law is already clear and works for parents....
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- Plane flying from California lands in Washington construction site after losing engine
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- 2:44
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- 1 month ago
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- A small aircraft made an emergency landing in Auburn Saturday afternoon after experiencing engine trouble while en route from California, according to Auburn police.
During the flight, the pilot initially attempted to land in Renton but determined it would be safer to divert to Auburn.
As the plane approached the area, it lost its second engine, forcing an emergency landing.
The female pilot successfully landed the aircraft in a field at a GSA construction site. She sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported for medical evaluation.
As reported by Tyler Cunnngton.
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- Sturgeon spawn in parking lot as river floods Wisconsin village
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- 2:14
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- 1 month ago
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- All residents in the Wisconsin village of Shiocton were ordered to evacuate on Wednesday as the Wolf River continued to rise to record levels.
The village president's decree instructed all people within the village limits to evacuate by 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The evacuation order led residents to make tough decisions.
Officials are also asking the public to stay out of flooded areas and avoid unnecessary travel in impacted locations. Do not add additional traffic to areas where emergency responders, highway crews and local officials are actively working, authorities said.
The floodwaters rose so high that sturgeon were spotted spawning in the parking lot of a local wildlife park, not in the river itself.
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- 'Steel Across America' tour brings 9/11 remembrance to Americans nationwide
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- 6:04
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- 1 month ago
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- As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, a nationwide effort is underway to ensure the memory of that day—and those lost—endures for future generations.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has launched the "Steel Across America" tour, transporting a nearly 16,000-pound beam from the World Trade Center’s South Tower across more than 10,000 miles. The artifact, recovered from Ground Zero, will travel to dozens of communities across the country, offering Americans a tangible connection to one of the most defining moments in U.S. history.
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- 'Abundance Social Club' creates Seattle spaces where connection actually comes first
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- 6:02
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- 1 month ago
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- We've all heard it: Seattle can be a tough place to meet people.
But one local group—Abundance Social Club—is working to change that by creating spaces in the Seattle area where connection actually comes first.
The club is rethinking what it means to gather, and it moves beyond small talk and surface-level meetups, organizers say.
ARC Seattle co-anchor Tyrah Majors spoke with Abundance Social Club co-founders Erik Hillesheim and Connor Joyce about its creation and how it's working to chip away at the so-called Seattle freeze.
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- WSDOT closes northbound I-405 between Renton and Bellevue for weekend work
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- 1 month ago
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- The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning of long backups during the closure of northbound Interstate 405 between Renton and Bellevue this weekend.
The closure began Friday and runs until 4 a.m. on Monday. Between North Southport Drive/Northeast Sunset Boulevard to Coal Creek Parkway Southeast, all northbound I-405 lanes are closed; southbound traffic is still flowing.
A detour route runs along Coal Creek Parkway SE, a major roadway that runs through several neighborhoods, including Newcastle and Newport Hills.
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- 14,000-mile mission ends as Polar Star returns to Seattle
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- 1:29
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- 1 month ago
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- An emotional homecoming on the Seattle waterfront, 146 days in the making.
“It’s great to be home. Everybody misses their friends and family, pets, whatever that might be, but it’s great to be back in Seattle,” said Capt. Jeff Rasnake, the Commanding officer of the Polar Star.
During their mission, the crew of the US Coast Guard Polar Star spent 55 days below the Antarctic Circle and traveled 14,000 miles as part of Operation Deep Freeze.
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- 50,323 whale and wildlife reports logged in 2025, up 12% from 2024
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- 2:28
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- 1 month ago
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- he Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) released its 2025 Sightings and Sentinel Actions report this week, showing more reported sightings compared to 2024.
That PWWA app received 50,323 reports of whale, wildlife, and protective sentinel actions in and around the Salish Sea. That's an increase of 12 percent compared to 2024's 44,933 reports.
Those reports come from researchers, ferry captains, professional ship pilots, emergency response vessels, the Canadian Coast Guard’s Marine Mammal Desk, and the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cetacean Desk.
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- House Democrats to introduce 5 articles of impeachment against Hegseth: Report
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- 1 month ago
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- House Democrats will likely file five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to reports.
Some of the accusations include “abusing the powers of his office” and “reckless handling of sensitive information,” according to Axios.
The articles are expected to be filed on Wednesday. This comes after the ousting of Pam Bondi as attorney general and Kristi Noem as the Homeland Security secretary.
Axios obtained the impeachment resolution, which focuses on Hegseth’s role in the ongoing Iran war and the Signalgate scandal that happened in early 2025.
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- 'I'm still finding glass:' Family repairs damage after five deer crash through front door
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- 2:18
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- 1 month ago
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- A family in Pennsylvania got a buck wild wake-up call Thursday.
Owen Eichenlaub was helping his 6-year-old daughter get ready for school when a herd of deer came crashing through his closed front door.
But one deer was stuck in the kitchen.
A total of five deer entered the home, but only four left.
Owen said the impact from the first deer broke its neck at the foot of the stairs.
And that was just the beginning of the trouble.
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- Family of 2-year-old who was fatally shot in Federal Way objects to suspect's release
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- 1:29
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- 1 month ago
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- Family members of a toddler who was shot and killed in Federal Way are concerned by a judge's decision to allow the suspect to leave jail for a day to attend his mother's funeral.
Jayson Jack, 18, is currently in the King County Jail awaiting a trial for a charge of first-degree murder for the April 2024 shooting of two-year-old Synsyr Lewis in the parking lot of an IHOP.
According to court filings, Jack requested to be allowed to leave the jail with his family to attend a funeral service for his mother, who passed away last month.
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- Same suspects may be responsible for string of Seattle robberies
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- 1:29
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- 1 month ago
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- Seattle police say two overnight robberies that occurred near one another on Friday are likely the work of the same person or persons.
At 12:51 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a report of a robbery in the 1600 block of Southwest Holden Street.
Police were told the suspect, only described as wearing all black, entered the store, said they had a gun, and told the clerk to give them the money. No gun was actually seen.
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- Same suspects may be responsible for string of Seattle robberies
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- 2:10
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- 1 month ago
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- Investigators are looking into a string of armed robberies overnight. So far, no suspects are in custody.
The King County Sheriff's Office responded to an armed robbery at VIP Smoke and Vape on the 10200 block of 16th Ave SW in White Center around 10 p.m. Thursday night.
"One of them pulled a gun on my head, he stood there in front of my face," Ahmed Alhashmi, who owns the shop, said. "He was screaming and yelling at me about give him the keys for the register and all the money, asking, "Where’s the money?"
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- First passengers of 2026 cruise season praise renovated Seattle Waterfront Park
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- 2:21
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- 1 month ago
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- Cruise season's first thousands of passengers docked in Seattle early Friday morning, and after years of development, tourists are enjoying a newly renovated Seattle Waterfront.
The City of Seattle and non-profit Friends of Waterfront Park officially opened 20 acres of public space last September, after roughly 15 years of planning and construction.
The Waterfront Park replaced the old Alaskan Way Viaduct with a new playground, freshly finished piers, bike lanes, public bathrooms, artwork, and more.
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- Fraud concerns as 500 blank ballots from recent elections found near Renton dumpster
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- 3:44
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- 1 month ago
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- A box containing roughly 500 ballots from recent elections was discovered near a dumpster behind a Renton strip mall, raising concerns among state lawmakers and others about potential vulnerabilities in the state’s mail-in voting system.
Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen and chair of the Washington State Republican Party, said the ballots appeared to have been mailed to voters but were never delivered or returned.
While most were destined for King County voters, there are other ballots for people in Snohomish and Pierce counties.
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- King County Metro faces scrutiny after only 8 citations despite 78K fare checks
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- 1:30
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- 1 month ago
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- Questions are mounting over King County Metro’s fare enforcement program after new data showed relatively few citations issued despite tens of thousands of fare checks, prompting calls for oversight from county leaders.
King County Council member Reagan Dunn said he has requested a hearing to review the program and get answers from Metro leadership.
“I’ve already requested a hearing on the matter, and I’d like to get a full briefing on what’s going on,” Dunn said.
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- RAW VIDEO: Gun magazine drops as man waves weapon, triggering Marysville freeway shutdown
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- 16:22
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- 1 month ago
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- A man in distress shut down a stretch of freeway in Marysville Friday afternoon before running into a gas station, where Washington State Patrol troopers took him into custody, authorities said.
Troopers closed the freeway just before 2 p.m. while they dealt with the man, who had a gun, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The magazine fell out while he was waving the gun around, and he never pointed the gun at any officers, only at himself, WSP said.
The man took off, traffic reopened, and he ended up running into a gas station, where officers were able to take him into custody, according to WSP.
No one was hurt in the incident, and the road has reopened.
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- Seattle cruise ship season sets sail, expected to bring $1.2B economic boost
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- 1 month ago
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- The Port of Seattle is set to launch a record-breaking cruise season beginning Friday, with officials projecting the highest number of sailings and passengers in the port’s history.
The season, which runs through Oct. 11, is expected to include 330 vessel calls and approximately 2.1 million revenue passengers, according to port data.
Two cruise lines will make their Seattle debut this year: MSC Cruises, with the MSC Poesia, and Virgin Voyages, with the Brilliant Lady.
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- Cruise season has begun in Seattle as temperatures creep higher
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- 1:07
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- 1 month ago
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- Cruise season has begun, which means summer is around the corner!!
Passengers arriving in Seattle will now be greeted by a renewed waterfront with lots more public space, bathrooms, restaurants, shops, and more.
Some passengers told KOMO News the experience has changed their perception of Seattle.
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- VIDEO EXPLAINER: Naval blockade on Iran reshapes conflict despite fragile ceasefire
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- 8:32
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- 1 month ago
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- The U.S. and Iran have hit pause on the fighting, but the conflict is far from over. For a deeper breakdown, watch our full video series on this developing situation.
There’s no formal agreement, tensions remain high, and a U.S.-led naval blockade is now shaping what happens next.
In this third installment of our series, we’re breaking down what the blockade means — and why it matters far beyond the Middle East.
NOTE: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial shipping, offering a potential break in one of the most critical disruptions to the global economy.
In a Truth Social post on April 17, President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is "ready for full passage" after the announcement from Iran.
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- Seattle Mariners back next generation of Black-led baseball through new community fund
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- 1 month ago
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- You'll see more than just baseball on Sundays at T-Mobile Park in Seattle's SODO neighborhood.
The Seattle Mariners honor the 1946 Seattle Steelheads by wearing Steelheads throwback jerseys for all Sunday homes games in 2026, honoring the 1946 Negro league team. The cream-colored jerseys feature black lettering.
The team is also backing the next generation of Black-led baseball through a new community fund.
ARC Seattle co-anchor Tyrah Majors spoke with Omari Salisbury from the Mariners Care Foundation. Salisbury is also the founder of local media company Converge, which is an ambassador of the Steelheads initiative.
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- Seattle police union says city's ICE policy puts public safety at risk, sidelines police
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- 1 month ago
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- The new president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) is voicing concerns about city policy that prohibits police officers from cooperating with federal immigration agents, which he claims will put citizens' safety at risk.
In a "Welcoming City" resolution signed last May, the city council and previous mayoral administration reaffirmed city and state law that prohibits law enforcement from assisting with immigration enforcement.
The resolution further states the Seattle Police Department (SPD) must "refuse to allow its police officers to be compelled into service as de facto immigration officers."
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- China issues Sea-Tac airport travel warning following incident involving scholars
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- 1:29
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- 1 month ago
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- China is warning its citizens to exercise caution when entering the United States through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following an incident reportedly involving a group of Chinese academics who were reportedly denied entry.
Details surrounding the situation remain unclear, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection has not yet responded to requests for comment. However, Chinese officials issued the warning Thursday morning via X.
In a statement, China’s consular affairs office said 20 Chinese scholars with valid visas were recently subjected to what it described as “unreasonable questioning” before being denied entry into the United States.
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- China warns its citizens about Sea-Tac
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- 1:02
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- 1 month ago
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- China is warning its citizens about entering the US through Sea-Tac Airport after a reported incident that China says involved a group of Chinese academics who were denied entry.
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- President Trump visits Las Vegas to tout his tax policies
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- 47:11
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- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump visits Las Vegas to tout his tax policies, a day after the deadline for federal returns.
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- Seattle cruise ship season sets sail, expected to bring $1.2B economic boost
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- 2:23
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- 1 month ago
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- The Port of Seattle is set to launch a record-breaking cruise season beginning Friday, with officials projecting the highest number of sailings and passengers in the port’s history.
The season, which runs through Oct. 11, is expected to include 330 vessel calls and approximately 2.1 million revenue passengers, according to port data.
Two cruise lines will make their Seattle debut this year: MSC Cruises, with the MSC Poesia, and Virgin Voyages, with the Brilliant Lady.
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- China issues Sea-Tac airport travel warning following incident involving scholars
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- 2:59
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- 1 month ago
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- China is warning its citizens to exercise caution when entering the United States through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following an incident reportedly involving a group of Chinese academics who were reportedly denied entry.
Details surrounding the situation remain unclear, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection has not yet responded to requests for comment.
However, Chinese officials issued the warning Thursday morning via X.
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- Work zone speed camera program set to expand, boosting safety and adding fines
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Cameras are catching tens of thousands of drivers who speed through highway construction zones. Now fines are about to follow as the program expands statewide.
The Work Zone Speed Camera Program issued about 65,000 tickets in its first year, none of which carried a financial penalty.
Starting July 1, first-time offenders will be fined $125, with second and subsequent violations rising to $248. The infractions are considered non-moving violations and do not affect driving records.
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- Seattle police union says city's ICE policy puts public safety at risk, sidelines police
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The new president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) is voicing concerns about city policy that prohibits police officers from cooperating with federal immigration agents, which he claims will put citizens' safety at risk.
In a "Welcoming City" resolution signed last May, the city council and previous mayoral administration reaffirmed city and state law that prohibits law enforcement from assisting with immigration enforcement.
The resolution further states the Seattle Police Department (SPD) must "refuse to allow its police officers to be compelled into service as de facto immigration officers."
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- King County Metro faces scrutiny after only 8 citations despite 78K fare checks
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Questions are mounting over King County Metro’s fare enforcement program after new data showed relatively few citations issued despite tens of thousands of fare checks, prompting calls for oversight from county leaders.
King County Council member Reagan Dunn said he has requested a hearing to review the program and get answers from Metro leadership.
“I’ve already requested a hearing on the matter, and I’d like to get a full briefing on what’s going on,” Dunn said.
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- Late-season April snowstorm surprises Cascade travelers; winter weather warning in effect
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It may be the middle of April, but a winter storm warning is in effect for the Cascade Mountains, bringing late-season snow that’s catching some travelers off guard.
With warmer weather in recent weeks, the storm feels out of place for many.
Late-season snowstorms are not unusual, but they can hit hard. Snow fell in bursts off and on throughout the day at Snoqualmie Pass.
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- Title
- Defense secretary gives live update on conflict in Iran
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- 41:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine give an update on Operation Epic Fury on April 16, 2026.
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- Artemis II crew decide which photo from their mission would be worthy of a postal service stamp
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In their first news conference since returning to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts said their lunar flyby puts NASA in a much better position for a moon landing by a crew in two years and an eventual moon base.
While taking questions, the crew talked amongst themselves to determine which of the photos they took in space would be worthy of submitting to the U.S. Postal Service as a stamp.
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- Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch felt she was still 'floating' after returning to Earth
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In their first news conference since returning to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts said their lunar flyby puts NASA in a much better position for a moon landing by a crew in two years and an eventual moon base.
Christina Koch, one of the three Americans aboard the Orion spacecraft, said that she and the rest of the crew had to readjust to sleeping on Earth because they had to "convince" themselves that they weren't in zero-gravity anymore.
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- Pete Hegseth recites prayer that mirrors Pulp Fiction movie quote
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Pete Hegseth is facing backlash online after quoting a modified version of a Bible verse on Wednesday, sparking widespread debate.
Hegseth shared what he referred to as the “CSAR prayer,” a custom prayer reportedly used by a servicemember from Sandy-1 during a rescue mission involving “Dude 44 Alpha” in Iran. The wording closely resembles a well-known monologue from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction.
In response, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense Sean Parnell clarified that both the CSAR prayer and the Pulp Fiction dialogue are inspired by Ezekiel 25:17, but are not meant to be exact biblical quotations.
Parnell also pushed back on criticism, stating on X that claims Hegseth intentionally misquoted the verse are false and amount to misinformation.
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- King County Metro issues just eight citations in 10 months of fare enforcement
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Do you pay for the bus in King County?
King County Metro numbers are in from the first 10 months of fare enforcement. Enforcement officers only issued eight citations in those 10 months.
They did, however, issue 2,000 warnings to people caught not paying for transit.
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- Public Defense offices propose changes to WA bail guidelines for low-level crimes
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Local and state defense attorney departments are proposing changes to Washington’s bail guidelines, prompting a discussion amongst Tacoma businesses at a meeting on Wednesday.
The Tacoma Business Council hosted a mix of stakeholders, board members, and the president of the Washington State Bail Agents Association at a local brewery to discuss the proposed changes to Court Rule 3.2, which governs pretrial release and bail.
The proposal, which will go before the Washington Supreme Court in a few weeks, looks to prevent unnecessary incarcerations of lower-income individuals in county jails through multiple adjustments to existing guidelines.
The King County Department of Public Defense, the Washington State Office of Public Defense, the Washington Defender Association, and the Snohomish County Office of Public Defense are those who drafted the proposal.
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- DRONE VIEWS: Sweeping forests and expansive waters surround gorgeous Orcas Island
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- 3:48
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- 1 month ago
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- Sweeping forests and expansive waters surround gorgeous Orcas Island, one of the most popular destinations in the San Juan Islands.
It's a truly remarkable place.
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- FULL INTERVIEW: From LSU star to Storm's No. 8 draft pick, Flau'jae Johnson breaks it down with KOMO
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- 7:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Seattle Storm made a statement on draft night — trading the rights to the No. 16 pick and a 2028 second-rounder to move up to No. 8 and select Flau’jae Johnson.
That kind of move only happens when a team is fully convinced. And the Storm clearly are.
In this full, uncut interview with KOMO's Niko Tamurian, Johnson talks about joining Seattle, her mindset entering the WNBA, and how she plans to make an immediate impact.
The former LSU standout brings dynamic scoring, creativity, and playmaking ability after a decorated college career. Johnson averaged 14.2 points as a senior while shooting 46.5% from the field, scoring in double figures 27 times with nine 20+ point games. She earned First-Team All-SEC and Third-Team All-American honors in 2026.
Her résumé goes beyond the numbers — Johnson was a starting guard on LSU’s 2023 national championship team, SEC Freshman of the Year, and one of just six players in program history...
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- Artemis II astronauts praise spaceship's performance, especially heat shield, during lunar mission
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- 56:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield.
They held their first news conference on Thursday since returning to Earth. Speaking from Houston, the three Americans and one Canadian said their lunar flyby puts NASA in a better position to land a crew on the moon in just two years and set up an eventual moon base.
The first lunar crew in more than half a century launched on April 1 and became the most distant travelers ever from Earth as they whipped around the moon's far side.
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- Police: Driver admits distracted driving led to fiery power pole crash in Lynnwood
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- 1:15
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- 1 month ago
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- A distracted driver was cited after causing a fiery crash in Lynnwood, police confirmed.
On dash camera video footage captured on Easter Sunday, a driver can be seen rear-ending a red Toyota Corolla before hitting a power pole in a busy area near the I-5 on-ramp off 44th Avenue West and 198th Street.
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- 'They're not very high': President Trump dismisses claim of rising gas prices amid blockade
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- 1:24
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- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Las Vegas on Thursday to tout his tax policies one day after the tax returns deadline.
During a press gaggle, he addressed the war against Iran and dismissed claims about high gas prices, noting that the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues.
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- 'I'm not fighting with him': President Trump disputes claims regarding rift with Pope Leo
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- 1:44
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- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump briefly met with the press on Thursday ahead of his visit to Las Vegas, where he is expected to tout his tax policies one day after Tax Day.
During the gaggle, he refuted claims that he was in a feud with Pope Leo XIV, after the leader of the Catholic Church suggested that a "delusion of omnipotence' is fueling the war in Iran. Amid the rift, Trump shared a photo of himself depicted as Jesus in a deleted post, which he has dismissed criticism of.
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- PRESS GAGGLE: President Trump visiting Las Vegas to tout tax policies day after federal deadline
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- 13:44
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- 1 month ago
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- President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Las Vegas on Thursday to tout his tax policies, a day after the federal tax return filing deadline.
The White House says Trump will take part in a roundtable and deliver remarks from a Downtown Las Vegas hotel in the afternoon.
Ahead of his departure, the president met briefly with reporters to answer a variety of questions concerning the war against Iran and the rift between him and Pope Leo XIV.
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- 'Not a fair fight': Hegseth on US power, resources against Iran as ceasefire nears expiry
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- 2:55
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- 1 month ago
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- Pakistan's army chief is expected to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in an effort to extend the ceasefire, pausing the war between Israel, U.S. and Iran. The two-week ceasefire is set to expire on April 22.
While speaking at the Pentagon Thursday morning, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Iran is moving around its assets but is unable to replenish its military power.
Hegseth said the war against Iran is "not a fair fight," given U.S. power and resources.
Thursday's meeting comes as President Donald Trump announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday regarding a halt on fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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