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Grandmother disputes some abuse allegations in Fall City family murder case
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- Grandmother disputes some abuse allegations in Fall City family murder case
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The grandmother of a teen charged with killing his parents and siblings in Fall City took the stand Wednesday afternoon in a hearing to determine whether the boy will be tried in adult court.
Kathryn Ogden, the mother of murder victim Sarah Humiston, spent several hours recounting her experiences with her daughter’s family in the months and years leading up to the killings.
A day earlier, defense attorneys raised new allegations about religious extremism and abuse in the home.
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- 'I don't know who is in charge': Police release texts from Bite of Seattle mass shooting
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The text messages that circulated within the Seattle Police Department after the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle were released Wednesday.
SPD released the messages a week after Mayor Katie Wilson’s office disclosed a series of texts detailing what her staff knew in the early minutes after the July 26 mass shooting.
An initial message sent shortly after 6 p.m. on July 26th said shots had been fired at the Seattle Armory Center and that multiple people had suffered gunshot wounds. It said two suspects were in custody.
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- European Union president supports Canada becoming first 'associate member'
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The head of the European Union welcomed Canada as the EU’s first-ever proposed associate member. President Trump threatened heavy tariffs on Europe if he judges its intentions to be unfriendly.
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- Seattle Public Schools board approves 3-year contract agreement with teachers union
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Seattle Public Schools' Board of Directors voted to ratify a tentative contract deal between the school district and its teachers' union in a meeting Wednesday, weeks after an educator strike was avoided just hours before the first day of school.
Members of the Seattle Education Association (SEA), the union representing 6,000 teachers and other school staff, voted to ratify the tentative agreement Tuesday.
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- Mayor Katie Wilson walks back 1K-shelter-beds-a-year promise as Seattle budget gap grows
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A major reset is now underway in Seattle’s efforts to address unsheltered homelessness. Mayor Katie Wilson is scaling back a central campaign promise on adding emergency shelter beds after running into a hard financial wall.
Wilson’s new plan is smaller, slower, and comes as the city faces a $175 million budget hole.
The mayor originally pledged to add 1,000 shelter beds every year, for a total of 4,000 beds across her 4-year mayoral term.
Now the Wilson administration is proposing 960 beds over two years, pointing to both the cost and coordination challenges around opening new shelters as factors slowing her down.
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- Man killed in apparent targeted shooting at Kent park and ride; suspect at large
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A man was shot and killed Tuesday evening at the Kent Des Moines Park and Ride in what police believe was a targeted shooting, according to a sergeant on scene.
Officers responded shortly after 6 p.m. to reports of gunfire and a man on the ground at the park and ride at 23405 Military Road South, according to the Kent Police Department.
Officers found the man with gunshot wounds and began lifesaving measures before Puget Sound Fire and King County medics arrived. The man died at the scene, according to police.
Police said the victim had not been positively identified but appeared to be between 18 and 25.
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- Snohomish County testing drones that can respond to 911 calls within minutes
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- 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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- 'I don't know who is in charge': Police release texts from Bite of Seattle mass shooting
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- 4:32
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The text messages that circulated within the Seattle Police Department after the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle were released Wednesday.
SPD released the messages a week after Mayor Katie Wilson’s office disclosed a series of texts detailing what her staff knew in the early minutes after the July 26 mass shooting.
An initial message sent shortly after 6 p.m. on July 26th said shots had been fired at the Seattle Armory Center and that multiple people had suffered gunshot wounds. It said two suspects were in custody.
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- Grandmother disputes some abuse allegations in Fall City family murder case
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The grandmother of a teen charged with killing his parents and siblings in Fall City took the stand Wednesday afternoon in a hearing to determine whether the boy will be tried in adult court.
Kathryn Ogden, the mother of murder victim Sarah Humiston, spent several hours recounting her experiences with her daughter’s family in the months and years leading up to the killings.
A day earlier, defense attorneys raised new allegations about religious extremism and abuse in the home.
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- Bellevue police roll out decibel readers to crack down on loud vehicles
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Bellevue police have a new tool to combat one of the department's most common complaints: loud vehicles.
Officers are rolling out decibel readers designed to show drivers exactly how loud their car is and issue citations when it crosses the line.
According to Bellevue Police Maj. Rob Spingler, noise and traffic complaints are consistently the top issue residents report to the department.
"It's the number one complaint we get, so whether it's speeding or racing, loud mufflers, reckless driving, the car meets, those types of things, which is why we're really trying to bring this tool to the officers," Spingler said.
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- Bellevue police roll out decibel readers to crack down on loud vehicles
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Bellevue police have a new tool to combat one of the department's most common complaints: loud vehicles.
Officers are rolling out decibel readers designed to show drivers exactly how loud their car is and issue citations when it crosses the line.
According to Bellevue Police Maj. Rob Spingler, noise and traffic complaints are consistently the top issue residents report to the department.
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- Reporter, pilot killed in helicopter crash while covering deadly car collision in Los Angeles
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Federal investigators will analyze audio from a live television report broadcast aboard a helicopter before it crashed in Chatsworth, calling the recording among the most important evidence gathered so far in the investigation into Tuesday night’s fatal accident.
The Airbus Helicopters AS350 B-2 crashed about 7 p.m. Tuesday while on an electronic newsgathering flight, National Transportation Safety Board senior air safety investigator Fabian Salazar said at a Wednesday briefing. The helicopter, registered N358TV, was carrying a pilot and a local television reporter to cover a traffic collision, Salazar said.
Eliana Moreno, an aerial reporter whose work appeared on NBC4 Los Angeles and Telemundo 52, and pilot George Marciniw were killed when the helicopter went down in the San Fernando Valley.
The aircraft was substantially damaged and caught fire after the crash, according to the NTSB. Salazar offered condolences to those affected and said the a...
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- Seattle police release texts from Bite of Seattle mass shooting aftermath
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The text messages that circulated within the Seattle Police Department after the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle were released Wednesday.
SPD released the messages a week after Mayor Katie Wilson’s office disclosed a series of texts detailing what her staff knew in the early minutes after the July 26 mass shooting.
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- Seattle Public Schools board to vote on tentative contract agreement with teachers union
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Seattle Public Schools' Board of Directors is expected to ratify a tentative contract deal with its teachers' union at a meeting Wednesday afternoon, weeks after an educator strike was avoided just hours before the first day of school.
Members of the Seattle Education Association, the union representing 6,000 teachers and other school staff, voted to ratify the tentative agreement Tuesday.
The agreement includes a new input- and data-driven process to improve special education services, protected planning and collaboration time for teachers, and increased staffing of nurses, psychologists, and social workers or counselors, according to the union.
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- Seattle teachers union ratifies tentative contract with school district
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Seattle educators signed off on a new contract with the state's largest school district to boost staffing levels and improve special education.
The union representing teachers, nurses, counselors, paraprofessionals, and other employees voted by the 7 p.m. Tuesday deadline on the deal that narrowly avoided a strike.
Last week, they approved the option to vote remotely.
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- Video recorded live as LA helicopter was going down will be key piece of evidence, NTSB says
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a deadly TV news helicopter crash that happened Tuesday evening in southern California.
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- NTSB update on deadly news helicopter crash in Los Angeles
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a deadly TV news helicopter crash that happened Tuesday evening in southern California.
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- Nonprofit "Birthday Dreams" provides parties for homeless children
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- 6:54
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- For many children, a birthday party can be the biggest day of the year.
For families experiencing homelessness, celebrating that milestone is not always possible.
Birthday Dreams is a nonprofit that provides birthday parties for children up to 18 years old who are experiencing homelessness.
The organization’s mission is to bring “joy, value and excitement” to kids on their birthdays, while also helping “make their parents the hero of the event,” according to board member Elle Frederiksen.
Frederiksen said the idea is rooted in the fact that birthdays are universal.
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- LA news helicopter crash NTSB briefing
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- 15:22
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The NTSB is briefing the media on Tuesday's helicopter crash in Chatsworth, California. The chopper had been covering a nearby crash involving an SUV and a city bus when it crashed near a commercial building and caught fire. A third person died on the ground, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Capt. Branden Silverman said. The person has not been identified.
At least four cars and two storage containers burned in the fire, which officials said was quickly extinguished. More than 70 firefighters responded.
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- Fed raises interest rates by quarter point despite Trump's calls for cuts
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by one-quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday -- its first increase since 2023 -- despite President Donald Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs.
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- Connect to Congress: Rep. Emily Randall
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- 7:44
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Rep. Emily Randall discusses Canadian tariffs and their impact on Washington’s economy, including Port Angeles, as well as efforts to make life more affordable for Americans. She also addresses elections in Washington state and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking the Trump administration’s proposed changes to mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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- Fall City teen accused of killing his family suffered severe physical abuse, defense says
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Court proceedings started Tuesday to decide whether a teen accused of executing five members of his family in Fall City in 2024 will be tried in juvenile court or moved to the adult system.
A judge ordered the media to not show the boy's face or name him. Attorneys for the now 17-year-old laid out allegations of severe abuse in the home preceding the murders.
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- Nearly 1 million acres burned as Washington wildfire season continues
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- 1:31
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- 20 days ago
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- Cooler temperatures and beneficial rain have helped firefighters battling about a dozen large wildfires across the state, but fire officials say it still is not enough to put the flames out.
Ryan Rodruck with the state Department of Natural Resources said this has been a difficult wildland firefighting season. “We’ve seen over 900,000 acres burned statewide, and we’ll continue to have fires on the landscape,” Rodruck said.
While the colors of autumn are starting to pop up in western Washington, dry vegetation is still an issue. Pierce County Fire Marshal Ken Rice said recent precipitation helps, but new and lingering fuels remain on the ground.
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- Seattle teachers union ratifies tentative contract with school district
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Seattle educators signed off on a new contract with the state's largest school district to boost staffing levels and improve special education.
The union representing teachers, nurses, counselors, paraprofessionals, and other employees voted by the 7 p.m. Tuesday deadline on the deal that narrowly avoided a strike. Last week, they approved the option to vote remotely.
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- Wildfire season continues as fall approaches
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- 1:13
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- 20 days ago
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- As fall colors start to pop up in western Washington, nearly 1M acres have burned in Washington as wildfire season continues.
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- #BREAKING: Los Angeles news helicopter crashes, killing at least 3
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- 2:59
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- 20 days ago
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- A local NBC news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the nearby crash of an SUV and a city bus, officials said.
Colleen Williams, an NBC4 Los Angeles anchor, confirmed during a live broadcast that the station's chopper went down just before 7 p.m.
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- Shelter push, parking limits proposed in Seattle for people living in RVs
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- 3:04
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- 20 days ago
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- A new plan for RVs in Seattle could reshape where people living in these vehicles can park and whether they can stay on the streets at all.
The sweeping proposal would pair new services with tighter parking rules for motor homes and travel trailers.
It is meant to be a pathway into permanent housing, but not everyone will qualify, and for those without a city permit, it could end with a tow truck.
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss said his package of legislation tackles two urgent problems at once. It offers much-needed help to people living in their vehicles while also addressing the growing pressure to clear RVs from Seattle streets.
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- Records show suspect arrested in deadly Belltown shooting had just been released from jail
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Seattle police have arrested a suspect in one of three deadly shootings that struck Belltown over Labor Day weekend, and court records show he had just been released from custody in a separate domestic violence assault case days before the killing.
The 23-year-old woman killed has been identified as Tionna Simpson. Family members tell KOMO News that Simpson’s daughter just turned 6 months old. Now, she’ll grow up without her mother.
“It’s just heartbreaking. The baby will never get to see her again,” said Antonio Rhodes, Simpson’s father.
Simpson was shot and killed in her car near Third and Blanchard in Belltown in the early morning hours of Sept. 6 during a violent holiday weekend that left three people dead in three separate shootings.
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- Nearly 1 million acres burned as Washington wildfire season continues
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- 2:29
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- 20 days ago
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- Cooler temperatures and beneficial rain have helped firefighters battling about a dozen large wildfires across the state, but fire officials say it still is not enough to put the flames out.
Ryan Rodruck with the state Department of Natural Resources said this has been a difficult wildland firefighting season. “We’ve seen over 900,000 acres burned statewide, and we’ll continue to have fires on the landscape,” Rodruck said.
While the colors of autumn are starting to pop up in western Washington, dry vegetation is still an issue. Pierce County Fire Marshal Ken Rice said recent precipitation helps, but new and lingering fuels remain on the ground.
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- Mayor Wilson discusses gun violence plan, police staffing and cameras
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- 20 days ago
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- Mayor Katie Wilson says her new gun violence reduction plan is centered on one key change: better coordination among city departments, police and community-based violence intervention groups.
In an interview with KOMO News on Tuesday, Wilson said the city will designate Seattle’s CARE Department as the command center for gun violence reduction, bringing community violence intervention providers under its umbrella and improving the way they work with police and other city services.
“The core change is integration,” Wilson said. “This is really about better integrating the systems that we have.”
The plan comes after a violent summer in Seattle, including the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle and three shootings within 24 hours over Labor Day weekend.
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- Fall City teen accused of killing his family suffered severe physical abuse, defense says
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- 20 days ago
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- Court proceedings started Tuesday to decide whether a teen accused of executing five members of his family in Fall City in 2024 will be tried in juvenile court or moved to the adult system.
A judge ordered the media to not show the boy's face or name him. Attorneys for the now 17-year-old laid out allegations of severe abuse in the home preceding the murders.
“This was a complex home life, as abusive home lives are often complex," defense attorney Amy Parker said.
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- 'Not a slap on the wrist anymore': Pierce County Sheriff cracks down on street racing
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is warning would-be street racers about the consequences of racing or hitting extreme speeds on city streets.
Last week, deputies arrested two 25-year-old drivers who are accused of racing at triple-digit speeds on Bridgeport Way in University Place.
Investigators recovered video from a Porsche involved in the race that showed the car hitting 107 mph. The car was impounded while the driver and another driver who was involved were booked into jail on felony charges of reckless driving.
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- 'Not a slap on the wrist anymore': Pierce County Sheriff cracks down on street racing
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is warning would-be street racers about the consequences of racing or hitting extreme speeds on city streets.
Last week, deputies arrested two 25-year-old drivers who are accused of racing at triple-digit speeds on Bridgeport Way in University Place.
Investigators recovered video from a Porsche involved in the race that showed the car hitting 107 mph. The car was impounded while the driver and another driver who was involved were booked into jail on felony charges of reckless driving.
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- 'He's frustrated': AG Blanche addresses Trump's thoughts on Supreme Court decision on voting ruling
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- 33:25
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department will investigate crimes involving artificial intelligence but does not see regulating AI as part of its role.
During the White House briefing on Tuesday, Blanche said AI is beneficial to society and argued the renewed focus on AI safety is being driven by the upcoming midterm elections. He also addressed the frustation Trump has with the Supreme Court ruling of mail-in voting.
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- NBA says league has toured Climate Pledge, Seattle expansion decision by end of year
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league has had operational groups visit Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, and the league still plans on making an expansion decision by the end of 2026.
Most of Silver's comments after the long meeting concerned the punishment of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, who has accepted punishment over allegations he circumvented the salary cap to sign Kawhi Leonard.
"In Seattle, we have had operational groups out to Climate Pledge," Silver said. "You clearly have a state-of-the-art arena there."
Silver said the league may put Las Vegas behind Seattle in the process, given the status of the arenas.
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- Patel defends Flock cameras in areas of 'no reasonable expectation of privacy' for investigations
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- 2:11
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- 20 days ago
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- FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the use of Flock cameras amid growing privacy concerns, arguing the technology collects information in places where there is “no reasonable expectation of privacy.”
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- Shelter push, parking limits proposed in Seattle for people living in RVs
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A new plan for RVs in Seattle could reshape where people living in these vehicles can park and whether they can stay on the streets at all.
The sweeping proposal would pair new services with tighter parking rules for motor homes and travel trailers.
It is meant to be a pathway into permanent housing, but not everyone will qualify, and for those without a city permit, it could end with a tow truck.
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss said his package of legislation tackles two urgent problems at once. It offers much-needed help to people living in their vehicles while also addressing the growing pressure to clear RVs from Seattle streets.
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- 'Humans need to be in control': Democrats introduce ‘AI Kill Switch Act’ focused on AI safety
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- 2:20
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- 20 days ago
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- Rep. Ted Lieu and House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar say Congress has a responsibility to establish AI guardrails, pointing to the bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act, which would require certain advanced-AI developers to maintain a capability to slow, suspend, or shut down covered systems.
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- New video shows suspect shooting fireworks out of truck, sparking Chelan Hills Fire
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Nearly two weeks after a suspect appeared in court for the first time, accused of starting the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire this summer, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office released new video showing how the fire was allegedly sparked.
The Douglas County sheriff claims 18-year-old Michael Yakimov tossed fireworks out of a truck to spark the blaze in July, and there are other suspects still missing.
The new video, obtained by KOMO News Tuesday through a records request, shows several people in the back of the truck, with one person firing the fireworks in all directions; investigators have not confirmed whether they were the outstanding suspects.
The sheriff’s office believes there are five more suspects, all adults, who have yet to be arrested.
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- 'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings talks brand new season of popular game show
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- "Jeopardy!" is back for its 43rd season in syndication with new clues, new contestants, and some familiar faces returned to The Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.
Later this year, some of the show's top champions will compete for a spot in the Tournament of Champions.
"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings joined ARC Seattle co-anchors Steve McCarron and Holly Menino ahead of his fifth season as host.
Jennings talked about what to expect on the show this season, the special tournaments that viewers can watch, and the part of the job that still surprises him.
You can watch "Jeopardy!" weeknights at 7:30pm on KOMO ABC 4.
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- New video shows suspect shooting fireworks out of truck, sparking Chelan Hills Fire
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Nearly two weeks after a suspect appeared in court for the first time, accused of starting the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire this summer, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office released new video showing how the fire was allegedly sparked.
The Douglas County sheriff claims 18-year-old Michael Yakimov tossed fireworks out of a truck to spark the blaze in July, and there are other suspects still missing.
The new video, obtained by KOMO News Tuesday through a records request, shows several people in the back of the truck, with one person firing the fireworks in all directions; investigators have not confirmed whether they were the outstanding suspects.
The sheriff’s office believes there are five more suspects, all adults, who have yet to be arrested.
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- Kash Patel defends FBI hiring policy change over loosening bestiality restrictions in Senate hearing
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- 6:48
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- FBI Director Kash Patel faced scrutiny from senators about an update on a FBI hiring-policy change involving automatic disqualifications for applicants connected to prostitution, trafficking and bestiality.
Patel said the policy is intended to ensure victims of trafficking and/or bestiality and other forced acts are not automatically barred from consideration, while maintaining that people who voluntarily commit such crimes cannot become FBI agents.
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- Seattle leaders detail gun violence reduction plan in full interview
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- 13:36
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, CARE Chief Amy Barden, and Seattle Police Assistant Chief Nicole Powell sat down with KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels to discuss the Gun Violence Reduction Plan, the cost, and what will change immediately.
Wilson also answered questions about how it will fit into her budget, CCTV cameras, and whether the plan would do anything to prevent events like the Bite of Seattle shooting, the Labor Day shooting spree, or the unsolved shooting outside Cowgirls Inc.
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- Parents demand answers from FDA as baby formula deemed 'safe' after infant botulism outbreaks
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- 0:40
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- 21 days ago
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- The FDA said its sweeping test results showed America’s infant formula supply was safe. But a Spotlight on America investigation found the agency did not test the formula samples for disease-causing pathogens — even as it investigated an infant botulism outbreak.
At least 52 babies were hospitalized during two outbreaks linked to ByHeart and Nara Organics formulas. Parents whose children became seriously ill are now demanding answers about what the FDA knew and why warning signs did not prompt additional action.
The FDA said its investigation into the source of the contamination remains ongoing. Both formula companies said they are changing suppliers and strengthening testing and safety measures.
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- No decision on Renton camping ban
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- 1:01
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- 21 days ago
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- The Renton City Council is going back to the drawing board to craft a camping ordinance after a heated city council meeting on Monday.
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- Puget Sound leaders launch partnership to restore competitive edge
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- 52:00
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Regional leaders are launching the Partnership for a Competitive Puget Sound to help the region compete for jobs and investments. A new report says central Puget Sound lost nearly 7,000 jobs in 2025 while employment continued to grow nationally.
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- Tacoma activates new automated enforcement cameras to counter speeding, crashes
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Drivers in Tacoma will see new automated speed enforcement cameras on two corridors the city says have seen high levels of speeding and serious crashes.
The City of Tacoma is activating two new automated speed enforcement cameras on Sept. 14 as part of its Vision Zero initiative, which aims to improve traffic safety and eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes.
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- Troopers investigating viral video of car driving in I-90 bike, pedestrian trail near Seattle
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- 21 days ago
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- The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a now-viral video of a car seemingly speeding in the bike and pedestrian trail along I-90 into Seattle.
The video, taken Thursday just after 1 p.m., shows a white car driving on the enclosed path, which is not open to vehicle traffic.
It's part of the I-90 trail, a 10-mile paved path in its entirety that connects Seattle and Bellevue and is popular among bikers and runners.
The person who filmed the video alleges the car was driving at what seemed to be 70 mph.
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- Man in critical condition after stabbing in downtown Seattle, found on light rail
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- An investigation is underway after a stabbing victim boarded the Link light rail Sunday afternoon in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood.
According to the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), Sound Transit Deputies initially responded to reports of a man bleeding from his torso at the Symphony Station at Third Ave. around 4:30 p.m.
Firefighters then arrived and treated the approximately 30-year-old man, before paramedics transported him to Harborview Medical Center -- where he remains in critical condition as of Sunday night.
Seattle Police, who now have jurisdiction over the investigation, stated that the victim was reportedly stabbed in Occidental Square within the Pioneer Square neighborhood, before walking to the nearby light rail stop and waiting for a train.
Sound Transit shared a security camera image of the man sitting on a bench, visibly bleeding through his shirt at the Pioneer Square station, before he boarded a northboun...
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- Man in critical condition after stabbing in downtown Seattle, found on light rail
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- An investigation is underway after a stabbing victim boarded the Link light rail Sunday afternoon in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood.
According to the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), Sound Transit Deputies initially responded to reports of a man bleeding from his torso at the Symphony Station at Third Ave. around 4:30 p.m.
Firefighters then arrived and treated the approximately 30-year-old man, before paramedics transported him to Harborview Medical Center -- where he remains in critical condition as of Sunday night.
Seattle Police, who now have jurisdiction over the investigation, stated that the victim was reportedly stabbed in Occidental Square within the Pioneer Square neighborhood, before walking to the nearby light rail stop and waiting for a train.
Sound Transit shared a security camera image of the man sitting on a bench, visibly bleeding through his shirt at the Pioneer Square station, before he boarded a northboun...
