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Mayor Wilson wants CARE to lead Seattle gun violence response with community partners
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- Mayor Wilson wants CARE to lead Seattle gun violence response with community partners
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- 3:19
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- 14 days ago
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- Seattle’s civilian public-safety department is taking on a major new mission to stop gun violence.
Mayor Katie Wilson plans to make the CARE Department the city’s central hub for coordinating emergency response, community intervention, and prevention programs.
The proposal, which is included in Wilson’s 2027 budget plan, would transfer more than $5 million in annual contracts with nine community violence intervention organizations from the Human Services Department to the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department.
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- Research finds coyotes thrive in cities, with Seattle among growing urban hotspots
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- 3:09
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- 14 days ago
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- Coyotes are thriving in Seattle, drawn by abundant food and fewer threats than they face in the wild, according to new University of Washington research that found the animals living at far higher densities in the city than in nearby natural areas.
“We observed a ninefold increase in coyote density in Seattle compared to more natural and wild areas of the state,” said lead author Laura Prugh, a UW professor of environmental and forest sciences.
“That might surprise people who think of coyotes as afraid of humans, but I think it just shows how ideal the urban setting is for coyotes.”
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- RAW VIDEO: 4 officers injured after driver in stolen semi truck slams into police vehicles
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- 20:32
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A stolen semitruck led police on a dangerous chase through south Everett early Thursday, leaving four officers with minor injuries and the driver in custody.
At about 6:21 a.m., an employee called to report that his semitruck had been stolen from a Safeway at 1715 Broadway.
Snohomish County deputies quickly spotted the truck and saw it enter southbound Interstate 5.
The truck got off the freeway at the 112th Park and Ride and traveled into the Silver Lake area.
Deputies tried to stop the truck near Silver Lake Road and 118th Place Southeast, but the driver began ramming patrol cars and trying to get away from deputies, police said.
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- Seattle woman sentenced for starving baby to death inside low-barrier homeless shelter
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A Seattle woman will spend approximately four years in prison for exposing her newborn baby to drugs and allowing her to starve to death inside a homeless shelter in South Lake Union.
Ashlee "Montana" Creighton, 35, accepted a guilty plea to manslaughter in the first degree, which reduced the original charge of murder in the second degree.
According to court records, Creighton gave birth to the baby in May 2024 when she was living in the Civic Hotel, a former motel that was being operated as a low-barrier homeless shelter by CoLEAD.
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- Judge weighs trying teen boy who killed 5 family members as adult; Uncle shares emotional testimony
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A King County judge is weighing whether a teen accused of killing nearly his entire family in Fall City should be tried as an adult, as emotional testimony from a relative detailed what life was like inside the home before the shootings.
The teen is accused of killing his parents and three siblings and injuring a sister nearly two years ago. KOMO News is not naming him because he is a minor.
In court, Scott Humiston described years of concern about his brother Mark’s family and said he believed something was wrong.
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- USO Northwest to honor six service members at Five Star Gala
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- 12:25
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- For more than 55 years now, the USO Northwest has supported local service members and their families.
On Oct. 17, you can help raise money to keep those services going through the USO Northwest's Five Star Gala and Auction at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton.
During the gala, the top service member from each of the six branches of service will be honored.
ARC Seattle co-anchor Steve McCarron spoke with USO Northwest Chair Pam Valdez and USO Northwest Executive Director Donald Leingang about what to expect and how you can help.
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- Mayor seeks community input at September forums for police chief search
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Seattle leaders are starting a national search for the city’s next police chief, kicking off a process that will include several public listening sessions in neighborhoods across the city.
The search comes after former Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30, following Mayor Katie Wilson’s reported request that he step down.
Wilson’s decision came in the days after gunfire erupted during the Bite of Seattle festival, resulting in three deaths, including a suspected shooter, and at least four wounded, among them a 2-year-old.
A 15-year-old was arrested and charged with assault, while police continued searching for other suspected participants.
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- Why there haven't been hurricanes so far in the Atlantic this year
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Fall arrives Tuesday night, and the Atlantic Basin still has not produced a hurricane this season.
As of Sept. 21, that puts 2026 at the second-latest point in the season on record without the first hurricane even forming.
Only 1905 held out longer, with its first hurricane not forming until Oct. 8. And two Atlantic seasons—1907 and 1914—finished without a single reported hurricane at all.
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- More than 7 million Americans 65 and older have Alzheimer’s; total may double by 2060
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- 5:15
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- In recognition of World Alzheimer's Awareness Day, Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly joined the hosts of ARC Seattle to talk about recognizing the early signs and risks associated with the disease.
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- Seattle schools to change approach to technology for young students
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Seattle Public Schools officials are expected to announce a district-wide shift in their approach to technology use for kindergarten through second-grade students.
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- Washington state governor speaks out against parents' rights bill on ballot
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- The debate over what parents should legally be allowed to know about their children in public schools, known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” has been ongoing, and this fall, voters will have the chance to weigh in.
In 2024, the legislature passed its first version of the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” known as Initiative 2081, with bipartisan and nearly unanimous support. Not long after, in 2025, democrats, who hold the majority in Olympia, made sweeping changes to that law in House Bill 1296.
Now, initiative 001 (I-001), brought forward by Let's Go Washington, aims to restore the original text of the Parents’ Bill of Rights. If it is restored, it would mean, among other things:
-That parents or guardians have access, within 10 business days (rather than the current 45), to their student’s academic, medical, mental health counseling, and nearly all other school records.
-Under the initiative, parents can opt their child ...
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- Judge weighs trying teen boy who killed 5 family members as adult; Uncle shares emotional testimony
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- A King County judge is weighing whether a teen accused of killing nearly his entire family in Fall City should be tried as an adult, as emotional testimony from a relative detailed what life was like inside the home before the shootings.
The teen is accused of killing his parents and three siblings and injuring a sister nearly two years ago. KOMO News is not naming him because he is a minor.
In court, Scott Humiston described years of concern about his brother Mark’s family and said he believed something was wrong.
Investigators believe Mark’s then-15-year-old son planned a shooting spree in October 2024, killing both parents and three younger siblings. The teen’s 11-year-old sister survived and called police, leading to his arrest.
Humiston testified that from 2018 until the incident, he visited his brother from Texas in an effort to rekindle an estranged relationship that he said stemmed from his brother’s rigid Christian be...
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- 'Not normal’: Oversight chair weighs in on cremation of Trump would-be assassin
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- 12:16
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Two years after Thomas Crooks nearly assassinated President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, newly released FBI documents are offering new details about the case, including information that had not previously been public.
The records show Crooks used the alias “Bob Dole” to receive packages. The documents also say an anonymous donor paid for Crooks’ cremation days after the shooting. The files further indicate Crooks was seen with unidentified men at a gun store weeks earlier and met another unknown person at a range the day before the attack.
Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed this week that the newly surfaced details about Crooks’ background and history included information that had not been known before.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer told The National News Desk his committee had been seeking information and that it had been “very slow being delivered to the American people.”
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- West Seattle community fundraising to help preserve Alki Beach's Statue of Liberty
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- A West Seattle community is rallying its neighbors to help preserve an iconic symbol.
Alki Community Council has launched a campaign to raise funds for repairs and preservation work on the miniature Statue of Liberty replica at Alki Beach.
The original statue was donated in 1952 by the Boy Scouts of America.
Over the years, Lady Liberty suffered from vandalism; the statue's crown was damaged, the torch was stolen, and Lady Liberty's arm even disappeared.
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- FDA says infant formula 'safe.' Parents whose babies got botulism want answers
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- 5:59
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration claimed its sweeping test results confirm America's infant formula supply is safe.
Our investigation uncovered a glaring omission from that report: a deadly, spore-forming pathogen - hospitalizing babies- found in infant formula that the agency was actively investigating at the very same time it told American consumers the supply was safe.
Now, we're investigating what the FDA knew, why it took no meaningful action on warning signs, and the questions the agency still refuses to answer.
Report from our sister-station WJLA in Washington, D.C. Read more here: https://thenationaldesk.com/top-videos/fda-infant-formula-safe-parents-babies-botulism-bill-marler-us-food-and-drug-administration-usda
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- Judge finds probable cause; sets next hearing for WA House candidate’s DUI case
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A candidate for the Washington state House of Representatives appeared in court Friday morning after her arrest last month on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Krista Perez, who is running for the state House, entered a not guilty plea to DUI and a refusal enhancement Friday in Tacoma Municipal Court.
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- Redefining You Foundation: Helping servicewomen transition to civilian life
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Shellie Willis and Evelyn Tuiaana say they have the key to friendship.
“Radical candor!” Willis says, laughing alongside Tuiaana. “That’s the best kind of way to describe it.”
That candor is what’s gotten both former service members through 29 years of not just being friends, but also coworkers.
“I got deployed to Operation Joint Forge in Hungary, and I just happened to meet my new supervisor and NCO, which was Shellie,” said Tuiaana.
The two served in the United States Army Finance Corps. For decades, each was immersed in their identity as a service member. But when it was time to transition from military to civilian life, Willis and Tuiaana faced new hurdles.
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- WATCH: Golden retriever offers toys, tail wags to intruder instead of guarding home
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- 4:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A golden retriever in California is going viral for proving he’s a very good boy — and a very bad guard dog.
Nash, who lives in San Diego with his pawrents, was caught on camera earlier this month treating an alleged intruder more like a surprise playdate than a threat.
Stephanie Calderon and Dante Rowley shared the footage online and said they watched the bizarre break-in unfold through their home security app as they boarded a flight.
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- WATCH: Golden retriever offers toys, tail wags to intruder instead of guarding home
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A golden retriever in California is going viral for proving he’s a very good boy — and a very bad guard dog.
Nash, who lives in San Diego with his pawrents, was caught on camera earlier this month treating an alleged intruder more like a surprise playdate than a threat.
Stephanie Calderon and Dante Rowley shared the footage online and said they watched the bizarre break-in unfold through their home security app as they boarded a flight.
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- Bellevue police arrest man accused of Planned Parenthood arson attempt
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A man suspected of trying to set a Planned Parenthood on fire in Bellevue is now behind bars as police believe there's no longer a threat to the community or to the clinic.
It happened after midnight on Sept. 18 in the 14,000 block of NE 8th Street, and police said they believe the building was targeted.
“It was learned that the building was actually targeted and he actually had a plan to set that building on fire,” BPD Capt. Shelby Shearer told KOMO News.
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- Animal cruelty charges filed after 42 dogs found in cramped Marysville trailer
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Dozens of West Highland White Terriers, or Westies, are being cared for at the Everett Animal Shelter after Marysville police found them living in severe hoarding conditions inside a cramped utility trailer.
Marysville police seized 42 Westies on Aug. 31. The dogs ranged in age from four weeks to four years, and none were spayed or neutered.
Officers found kennels stacked on top of each other with makeshift partitions, according to the Marysville Police Department. Many of the dogs were matted and soaked with urine.
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- Seattle woman sentenced for starving baby to death inside low-barrier homeless shelter
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A Seattle woman will spend approximately four years in prison for exposing her newborn baby to drugs and allowing her to starve to death inside a homeless shelter in South Lake Union.
Ashlee "Montana" Creighton, 35, accepted a guilty plea to manslaughter in the first degree, which reduced the original charge of murder in the second degree.
According to court records, Creighton gave birth to the baby in May 2024 when she was living in the Civic Hotel, a former motel that was being operated as a low-barrier homeless shelter by CoLEAD.
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- 4 suspects arrested in deadly Chelan Hills fire investigation; 2 more suspects outstanding
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A total of four suspects have now been arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills fire that burned thousands of acres, injured six firefighters, and killed one man.
With the help of the U.S. Marshals, 18-year-old Valentin Tabunscic of Tacoma, 19-year-old Mark Okhrimchik of University Place, and 19-year-old Julian Mikityuk of Pacific were arrested Thursday.
Warrants for their arrests list charges of manslaughter, arson, malicious mischief, and assault, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
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- Downtown Seattle street remains closed weeks after event, with no reopening date
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The closure along 9th Avenue between Pike and Pine was meant to be temporary. It cleared the way for a neighborhood street activation with weekly markets and other special events.
But those events are long over, and the street has remained closed since late July, affecting drivers trying to reach the express lanes onto the highway.
“I think the event is already done, and it's still being blocked, so I really do not know why,” said Rozay Chen, who lives nearby.
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- Animal cruelty charges filed after 42 dogs found in cramped Marysville trailer
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Dozens of West Highland White Terriers, or Westies, are being cared for at the Everett Animal Shelter after Marysville police found them living in severe hoarding conditions inside a cramped utility trailer.
Marysville police seized 42 Westies on Aug. 31. The dogs ranged in age from four weeks to four years, and none were spayed or neutered.
Officers found kennels stacked on top of each other with makeshift partitions, according to the Marysville Police Department. Many of the dogs were matted and soaked with urine.
All 42 dogs were taken to the Everett Animal Shelter, where staff provided vaccinations, microchips, and clean housing.
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- 3 more suspects arrested in deadly Chelan Hills wildfire investigation
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Three additional suspects accused in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire were arrested Thursday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said it worked with the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force to apprehend 18-year-old Valentin Tabunscic of Tacoma, 19-year-old Mark Okhrimchik of University Place, and 19-year-old Julian Mikityuk of Pacific.
Authorities had previously announced the arrest of Michael Yakimov, 18, who has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, arson, malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault, one for each firefighter injured while responding to the fire.
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- Kash Patel defends FBI hiring changes on bestiality in fiery Senate hearing
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- 15:12
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for an oversight hearing, his first appearance before Congress since clashing with lawmakers in May over allegations involving his drinking, travel and management of the bureau.
In his opening statement, Patel defended his record, calling the FBI’s work under his leadership “the most prolific run of crime reduction in United States history.” He cited the nation’s 20-year low murder rate, arrests of violent offenders and gang members, fentanyl seizures and the capture of 10 people on the FBI’s most-wanted list.
Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Dick Durbin accused Patel of steering the bureau toward President Donald Trump’s political grievances, calling him the “least qualified and most partisan FBI director” in the nation’s history.
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- Mayor Wilson announces new emergency management order after Bite of Seattle chaos
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has signed an executive order requiring clearer rules, designated department leaders, and trained staff for the city’s AlertSeattle emergency notification system.
The changes come after the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting exposed a failure to use the tool as people were in lockdown or searching for information.
The order, signed Wednesday, creates a new internal city AlertSeattle Operating Board to write shared operating procedures spelling out which departments are responsible for sending alerts, who should receive them, and when they should go out.
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- 3 more suspects arrested in deadly Chelan Hills wildfire investigation
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Three additional suspects accused in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire were arrested Thursday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said it worked with the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force to apprehend 18-year-old Valentin Tabunscic of Tacoma, 19-year-old Mark Okhrimchik of University Place, and 19-year-old Julian Mikityuk of Pacific.
Authorities had previously announced the arrest of Michael Yakimov, 18, who has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, arson, malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault, one for each firefighter injured while responding to the fire.
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- Lawmakers and celebrities react to Macklemore’s ousting from Ed Sheeran's tour
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The debate over celebrities weighing in on politics is heating up again after rapper Macklemore was dropped from opening for singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on tour following pro-Palestine comments Macklemore made onstage.
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- Downtown Seattle records busiest visitor month in 7 years; worker numbers still down
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Downtown Seattle recorded its busiest month for visitor foot traffic since July 2019 in August, according to a new Downtown Seattle Association report that also showed hotel demand exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
The association’s September Downtown Dashboard reported 9.2 million visits downtown in August 2026, up 24% from August 2025.
Nearly 3.8 million unique domestic visitors came downtown, equal to 112% of the number recorded in August 2019 and a 3-percentage-point increase from a year earlier, according to cell-phone location data.
The dashboard does not include international visitors in its foot-traffic figures.
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- WSDOT: Expect congestion and delays on I-405, I-90, I-5 and SR 520 this weekend
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Drivers take note!
Motorists around the Puget Sound region should brace for widespread delays and shifting traffic patterns during this weekend as multiple major highway construction projects bring closures and lane reductions across several corridors.
The Washington State Department of Transportation said travelers should expect longer and less predictable trips, with delays possible “in new places and at new times,” and conditions that can change week to week as construction moves around the region during the good weather window needed for much of the work.
Officials are urging people to allow extra time, check conditions for their entire trip before leaving, and use real-time traffic information.
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- Downtown Seattle records busiest visitor month in 7 years; worker numbers still down
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Downtown Seattle recorded its busiest month for visitor foot traffic since July 2019 in August, according to a new Downtown Seattle Association report that also showed hotel demand exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
The association’s September Downtown Dashboard reported 9.2 million visits downtown in August 2026, up 24% from August 2025.
Nearly 3.8 million unique domestic visitors came downtown, equal to 112% of the number recorded in August 2019 and a 3-percentage-point increase from a year earlier, according to cell-phone location data.
The dashboard does not include international visitors in its foot-traffic figures.
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- Monster Jam roars into Lumen Field Saturday with massive trucks, bold stunts
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- 5:16
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Monster Jam is set to roar into Lumen Field Saturday, bringing some of the biggest trucks and boldest stunts in motorsports.
Fans can expect to see world-class drivers compete in racing, skills, and freestyle competitions.
The event also puts the crowd in the middle of the action, with fans helping score the drivers in real time.
Monster Jam driver Cynthia Gauthier talks with KOMO News Anchor Holly Menino about what people can expect at the show, how she first got into Monster Jam, and when she realized it could become her career.
She explains what it's like to control a roughly 12,000-pound truck in the air and land it safely, and how the energy from the crowd affects performance when fans are scoring the action live.
Gauthier also shares what tricks she's excited to try this weekend, along with what she enjoys most about the Pit Party, where families can see the trucks up close and meet drivers.
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- Snohomish County testing drones that can respond to 911 calls within minutes
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is testing a new way to get eyes on emergencies before deputies arrive: sending a drone ahead of them.
The Sheriff’s Office is launching a Drone as First Responder pilot program in partnership with Snohomish County 911 and drone maker Skydio.
The program will test whether remotely deployed drones can quickly give first responders live information about crimes, crashes, searches, and other emergencies.
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- Seattle author explores West Coast swing subculture in new novel
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- 6:04
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- A Seattle-raised author is shining a spotlight on a lesser-known corner of the city’s dance scene in a new novel.
Reinhart Earhart grew up in Ballard, graduated from Ingraham High School and then went to Washington State University. He previously worked as a high school teacher and now works at UW Bothell as a student adviser.
Earhart has published a new book set in Seattle that explores the city’s subculture of West Coast swing dancing. The book is titled “Waves of You.”
He spoke with KOMO News Anchor Holly Menino about his new book and how he discovered West Coast swing.
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- Paid parking expands near Lynnwood light rail station under temporary city program
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- More parking is now available near Lynnwood’s light rail station, but drivers will have to pay for the convenience. The change is part of a temporary city program aimed at easing demand around transit and major Seattle events.
The Lynnwood City Council’s Interim Surface Paid Parking Ordinance allows private property owners to charge for parking on existing paved lots in the city center and other designated areas through Dec. 4.
The measure does not allow construction of new parking lots. Instead, it lets owners temporarily use already-paved private property for paid parking. Owners must first meet city requirements for accessibility and business licensing.
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- 3 more arrests for deadly Chelan Hills wildfire
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Three additional suspects accused in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire were arrested Thursday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said it worked with the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force to apprehend 18-year-old Valentin Tabunscic of Tacoma, 19-year-old Mark Okhrimchik of University Place and 19-year-old Julian Mikityuk of Pacific.
Authorities had previously announced the arrest of Michael Yakimov, 18, who has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, arson, malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault, one for each firefighter injured while responding to the fire.Three additional suspects accused in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire were arrested Thursday, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said it worked with the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force to app...
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- West Coast Health Alliance issues 2026-27 respiratory virus immunization guidance
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- 4:55
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- With the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season approaching, the West Coast Health Alliance has issued immunization recommendations.
The alliance said immunizations can protect against COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV.
On Sept. 11, Washington State Department of Health Secretary Dennis Worsham spoke to ARC Seattle about the immunization recommendations.
The West Coast Health Alliance said its immunization recommendations are informed by national medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The alliance said immunization is “the best protection available” against respiratory viruses. It called seasonal immunization a critical public health tool to reduce serious illness, community transmission, and strain on health care systems.
The alliance said it will cont...
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- Another weekend of road construction around Puget Sound
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Officials are urging people to allow extra time, check traffic conditions before leaving, and use real-time traffic information.
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- LIVE: Seattle mayor announces new emergency management plan after mass shooting
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- 25:04
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- As city officials face renewed scrutiny over how they responded to the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting, Mayor Katie Wilson is announcing a new executive order addressing emergency management, information sharing, and preparedness.
The order comes after the release of text and email records that reveal confusion among Seattle leaders in the hours after gunfire erupted at the Seattle Center, killing two bystanders and one suspect. KOMO News has been covering the fallout from the July shooting, which raised tough questions about how and when police and city leaders shared information with the public.
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- Second suspect arrested in deadly Chelan Hills wildfire case as more warrants are issued
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A second teenager accused of starting the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire is now in custody.
U.S. Marshals located 19-year-old Mark Okhrimchik on Thursday. He faces nine charges, including first-degree manslaughter and arson.
The first suspect arrested, 18-year-old Michael Yakimov, pleaded not guilty to the same charges Thursday.
KOMO News reporter Claire Weber has the latest.
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- Police video shows WA House candidate's DUI arrest a week after primary victory
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- One month after a candidate for the Washington state House of Representatives was arrested on suspicion of DUI, newly released police video sheds new light on part of what happened.
Krista Perez is set to plead in court Friday to charges of DUI and a refusal enhancement, and it's raising questions about possible impacts on the general election in November.
The video from Aug. 11 shows Perez standing outside her vehicle with the airbag deployed in the driver's seat behind her. She told the Tacoma police officer she was heading home from a friend's business, but didn't remember crashing.
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- Renton man arrested in jogger assault, held on $1 million bail
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Renton police have arrested a man in connection with the sexual assault of a jogger along the Longacres Trail thanks to a tip from the public.
Officers responded to the 1900 block of Oakdale Avenue just before 9:30 a.m. Saturday, where they found a woman who had been violently attacked while out on a run as her son was nearby at soccer practice.
The suspect, Thomas Elijah Moss, 23, is being held on $1 million bail at the King County Jail. He is a convicted felon, according to police, and now faces possible charges of robbery, assault and rape in connection with the Renton attack.
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- Mayor Wilson announces new emergency management order after Bite of Seattle chaos
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- 7:10
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has signed an executive order requiring clearer rules, designated department leaders, and trained staff for the city’s AlertSeattle emergency notification system.
The changes come after the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting exposed a failure to use the tool as people were in lockdown or searching for information.
The order, signed Wednesday, creates a new internal city AlertSeattle Operating Board to write shared operating procedures spelling out which departments are responsible for sending alerts, who should receive them and when they should go out.
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- Police video shows WA House candidate's DUI arrest a week after primary victory
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- One month after a candidate for the Washington state House of Representatives was arrested on suspicion of DUI, newly released police video sheds new light on part of what happened.
Krista Perez has been charged and is set to plead to her charges in court Friday, and it's raising questions about possible impacts on the general election in November.
The video from Aug. 11 shows Perez standing outside her vehicle with the airbag deployed in the driver's seat behind her. She told the Tacoma police officer she was heading home from a friend's business, but didn't remember crashing.
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- Predicting the Seahawks season with the help of.....experts
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- We went searching for the biggest question in Seattle sports: Will the Seahawks win back-to-back Super Bowls?
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We went to Woodland Park Zoo to talk to some experts.
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- Adam Silver talks Seattle, NBA Expansion Process
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- 31:19
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Niko and Chris break down in depth what NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said about the NBA's Expansion process, as it relates to Seattle and Las Vegas.
You will also hear what Silver said about the situation in Portland and how it relates to Seattle, plus what was said about former Microsoft CEO and current LA Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer.
As always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and what's bad off the court, off the field, and off the ice in "Four Corners".
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- #AskShannon: What to expect from this year's fall colors
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- 6:59
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The fall is rapidly approaching. What should you expect this autumn?
KOMO News Chief Meteorologist Shannon O'Donnell answers viewers' questions about leaves and fall colors.
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