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BBB warns Washington consumers to vet phone repair shops, prioritize data privacy
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- BBB warns Washington consumers to vet phone repair shops, prioritize data privacy
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- 3:58
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- 20 days ago
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- Handing over a smartphone for repairs or an unlock can feel routine, but the Better Business Bureau says complaints show it can also be a high-risk decision for consumers’ devices, data and money.
Cameron Nakashima of the Better Business Bureau said the BBB continues to see a gap between what customers expect and what they say they receive from some cellphone repair and unlock services.
“This is a high-trust transaction, but complaints show a gap between expectation and reality,” Nakashima said.
In Washington alone, he said, “1,148 complaints and 471 negative reviews point to consistent issues.”
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- 5 students, security guard injured after stabbing at Tacoma's Foss High School
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Five students and a school security guard were taken to hospitals after a stabbing at Foss High School on Thursday afternoon, according to the Tacoma Fire Department and Tacoma Police Department.
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- TEAM COVERAGE: 5 students, security guard injured after stabbing at Tacoma's Foss High School
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- 8:30
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Five students and a school security guard were taken to hospitals after a stabbing at Foss High School on Thursday afternoon, according to the Tacoma Fire Department and Tacoma Police Department.
When crews arrived, they found six injured people — five students and a security guard — and transported them to local hospitals. All six had cuts or stab wounds, police said.
Police said four of the students and the security guard were victims. The suspect, also a student, was taken into custody and transported to a hospital.
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- Are Meta's Zuckerberg, Apple's Cook interested in Seahawks purchase?
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The pending sale of the Seahawks sparked a social media frenzy on Thursday, with a new report linking the team with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Apple’s Tim Cook.
Front Office Sports blasted out an "exclusive" report, saying “five sources familiar with the matter [say] they’ve heard Zuckerberg is considering a bid, while four say Cook is separately weighing an offer.”
Zuckerberg is worth more than $200 billion according to Forbes, while Cook, who announced he’ll step down as Apple CEO in September, is worth over $2 billion.
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- Are Meta's Zuckerberg, Apple's Cook interested in Seahawks purchase?
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- NEW OWNERSHIP?: The pending sale of the Seahawks sparked a social media frenzy on Thursday, with a new report linking the team with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Apple’s Tim Cook.
However, KOMO News senior reporter Chris Daniels investigates and finds out that the report was later dismissed as false by two reputable outlets.
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- Six hospitalized after stabbing at Foss High School; injuries non-life-threatening
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Five students and a school security guard were taken to hospitals after a stabbing at Foss High School on Thursday afternoon, according to the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) and Tacoma Police Department (TPD).
When crews arrived, they found six injured people — five students and a security guard — and transported them to local hospitals.
Police said four of the students and the guard were victims and taken to the hospital. The suspect, also a student, was taken into custody and then taken to the hospital as well.
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- ITA: Seahawks great Shaun Alexander and Kraken's Kirkland expansion
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- 37:37
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Seahawk Great Shawn Alexander sits down with Niko to talk about the NFL Draft and what he's been up to since leaving Seattle.
Plus, Chris spotlights the NHL Kraken announcement about a new two-sheet ice rink in suburban Kirkland.
And, as always, Niko and Chris have a "Supersonic Minute" involving the latest on a timeline for an NBA return.
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- Woman found inside Marysville yard waste bin prompts suspicious death investigation
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A suspicious death investigation is underway after a young woman's body was found inside a waste bin in a Marysville neighborhood on Wednesday evening.
Officers responded to a call of a subject down at a location on the 5700 block of Grove Street around 5 p.m., Marysville police said.
According to police, a woman who appeared to be in her 20s was found inside a yard waste bin by a resident who was bringing it back in after Wednesday morning's regularly scheduled waste removal, prompting detectives to investigate.
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- 5 students, security guard injured after possible stabbing at Tacoma's Foss High School
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- 7:44
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Shelbie Boyd speaks about the incident at Tacoma’s Foss High School, where five students and a security guard were hospitalized following an altercation during the school day.
Stay with KOMO News for the latest updates on this developing story.
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- #BREAKING: 4 students, security guard hospitalized after stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Five students and an adult security guard were taken to the hospital after a reported stabbing at Tacoma's Foss High School, according to the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) and Tacoma Police Department (TPD).
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- #BREAKING: 4 students, security guard hospitalized after stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Four students and an adult security guard were taken to the hospital after a reported stabbing at Tacoma's Foss High School, according to the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) and Tacoma Police Department (TPD).
Fire crews and police were called out to Foss High just before 1:40 p.m. on reports of a possible stabbing.
When firefighters arrived, they found five victims—four students and a security guard—and transported them to local hospitals.
The suspect was taken into custody and also taken to a hospital, according to police.
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- Trump’s new retirement plan: IRA accounts + up to $1,000 saver’s match
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- 59:20
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to approve the creation of a new government website where Americans can compare private-sector retirement savings options, an effort to help millions of workers who don't have employer-sponsored plans.
The initiative was designed to expand access to retirement accounts ahead of a new federal benefit that's set to begin in January 2027, when the government will start matching contributions made by low- and middle-income workers.
The matching program, known as the Saver’s Match, will offer a maximum match of $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for married couples who file jointly. It will offer smaller matches for single filers making less than $46,000 a year. It applies to contributions made toward 401(k) plans, IRAs and Roth IRAs.
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- Pierce County Fire Marshal closes 45 massage businesses in one day for code violations
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- More than 40 massage businesses were temporarily closed this week by the Pierce County fire marshal over various code violations, though officials said no criminal investigations are underway.
On Tuesday, the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau and the county’s code enforcement staff said they inspected 51 businesses in unincorporated Pierce County.
The inspections followed community reports and concerns about fire and life safety conditions at commercial businesses, according to a county news release.
In total, 45 businesses were temporarily closed. Officials said those businesses can reopen once they correct the violations and verify compliance.
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- Judge blocks part of Washington law increasing oversight of county sheriffs amid lawsuit
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A judge in Thurston County has temporarily blocked part of a new Washington law aimed at increasing oversight of county sheriffs, just a day before it was set to take effect.
The order came after an emergency hearing in Thurston County Superior Court on a lawsuit filed by sheriffs from Spokane, Pend Oreille, Stevens, and Ferry counties.
The sheriffs argue the new rules are unconstitutional.
The law would allow the Criminal Justice Training Commission to deny, suspend, or revoke a sheriff’s certification, or require training, if a sheriff says something or makes posts online that could be considered prejudicial or discriminatory.
Supporters of the law say it is intended to boost public trust and confidence in the criminal justice system by helping to prevent misconduct and enhance accountability for peace officers and corrections officers.
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- Fireball in the sky reported across Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Dozens of people on social media are asking, "What was that?" after seeing something strange falling from the sky overnight.
What some described as a bright flash in the sky early Wednesday morning was reported in parts of the Pacific Northwest.
As of 8 a.m., the American Meteor Society (AMS) had received 101 reports about a fireball or flash of light seen across Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon.
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- King Charles and Queen Camilla pay respects by laying wreath at 'Tomb of the Unknown Solider'
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- 13:52
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- King Charles III and Queen Camilla are wrapping up their four-day state visit to the U.S. on Thursday with a farewell ceremony at the White House and a short trip to Virginia for a celebratory block party.
Before departing, the king and queen made a brief stop to say a formal goodbye to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Afterward, the monarchs visited Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Trump declared Charles the "greatest king" as they stood at the South Portico for a photo op before the royals departed for Front Royal, Virginia.
“He’s a great king,” Trump said. “The greatest king, in my book.”
The royal visit commemorates the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence from British rule and comes at a time of tension between Britain and the U.S., as Trump has previously criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over support for the war on ...
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- Pierce County Fire Marshal closes 45 massage businesses in one day for code violations
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- More than 40 massage businesses were temporarily closed this week by the Pierce County fire marshal over various code violations, though officials said no criminal investigations are underway.
On Tuesday, the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau and the county’s code enforcement staff said they inspected 51 businesses in unincorporated Pierce County.
The inspections followed community reports and concerns about fire and life safety conditions at commercial businesses, according to a county news release.
In total, 45 businesses were temporarily closed. Officials said those businesses can reopen once they correct the violations and verify compliance.
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- Seattle council president wants enforceable Good Neighbor Agreements for shelters
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- As Seattle city leaders look at the future of homeless services in the wake of a disastrous audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) last week, Council President Joy Hollingsworth wants to implement safeguards for neighbors who live near shelters.
Many facilities in Seattle already have Good Neighbor Agreements, or GNAs, that outline responsibilities to surrounding communities. Those agreements, however, are often vague and not consistently enforced.
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- Seattle police say shooting near Mayor Wilson event not targeted
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- 4:18
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Seattle police said Wednesday there is no indication a shooting outside an event involving Mayor Katie Wilson was targeted.
Wilson was inside the Yesler Community Center on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after speaking outside to introduce new investments tied to the Seattle Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise levy.
According to multiple accounts, security escorted Wilson away after gunfire was heard.
No one was injured. Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera said Wednesday she was placed on lockdown along with the Seattle Public Schools superintendent and others while police searched for the suspect.
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- Judge blocks part of Washington law increasing oversight of county sheriffs amid lawsuit
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A judge in Thurston County has temporarily blocked part of a new Washington law aimed at increasing oversight of county sheriffs, just a day before it was set to take effect.
The order came after an emergency hearing in Thurston County Superior Court on a lawsuit filed by sheriffs from Spokane, Pend Oreille, Stevens, and Ferry counties.
The sheriffs argue the new rules are unconstitutional.
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- Concerned Alki Beach neighbors seek safety measures seen in other Seattle neighborhoods
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- As Seattle heads into the warmer months, growing safety concerns are surfacing along one of the city’s most popular destinations.
Neighbors around Alki Beach said they’re already seeing an increase in loud, late-night parties that in the past have been followed by crime, reckless driving, and even gun violence.
They also question why enhanced safety measures seen in other parts of the city have yet to make their way to West Seattle.
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- Woodland Park Zoo opens new Forest Trailhead Exhibit
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- 5:43
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The exhibit will open on May 1, 2026
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- Seattle Public Schools restricts cellphone access
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Seattle Public Schools will implement a new districtwide cellphone policy restricting student access to personal devices during the school day.
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- 'We have a shot at walking on the moon again': Trump meets with Artemis II crew in Oval Office
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- 22:42
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- President Donald Trump hosted the four astronauts from the historic Artemis II lunar flyby at the White House on Wednesday.
Trump welcomed the astronauts, their families and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to the Oval Office, where they stood as the press asked questions.
During the 20+ minute briefing, questions focused on UFOs, a recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran and former FBI Director James Comey's latest indictment.
This led the president's Rapid Response Team to publicly call out reporters in the room for not asking the astronauts questions about their journey to space.
Trump was also asked when Americans can expect to see UFO-related documents.
"It's been on the minds of people for a long time. They want to find out about the UFOs, and we're going to be releasing a lot of things that we have, and I think some of it's going to be very interesting to people," Trump said.
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- Fireball in the sky reported across Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Dozens of people on social media are asking, "What was that?" after seeing something strange falling from the sky overnight.
What some described as a bright flash in the sky early Wednesday morning was reported in parts of the Pacific Northwest.
As of 8 a.m., the American Meteor Society (AMS) had received 101 reports about a fireball or flash of light seen across Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon.
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- FULL INTERVIEW: Seattle Council president calls for uniform Good Neighbor Agreements at shelters
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- 11:23
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- As Seattle city leaders look at the future of homeless services in the wake of a disastrous audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) last week, Council President Joy Hollingsworth wants to implement safeguards for neighbors who live near shelters.
Many facilities in Seattle already have Good Neighbor Agreements, or GNAs, that outline responsibilities to surrounding communities. Those agreements, however, are often vague and not consistently enforced.
In a one-on-one interview with KOMO News' Jeremy Harris, Hollingsworth calls for implementing these agreements correctly and efficiently to start building trust with the community.
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- Fireball in the sky reported across Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- WHAT WAS THAT?! If you live in western Washington, you probably saw something light up the skies overnight.
KOMO News reporter Claire Weber has the latest on what that mysterious object was that has a lot of people buzzing.
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- Seattle Kraken, Kirkland announce $60M new iceplex: 2 rinks, a restaurant, and more
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A new $60 million iceplex is coming to Kirkland as the Seattle Kraken expand their footprint on the Eastside through a public-private partnership with the city.
The Seattle Kraken and the City of Kirkland announced on Wednesday that the team will build its second iceplex at the former Houghton Park & Ride site.
The privately financed, 80,000-square-foot facility will include two NHL-regulation ice rinks, a city-operated community center, a public restaurant, and a team store.
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- Concerned Alki Beach neighbors seek safety measures seen in other Seattle neighborhoods
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- As Seattle heads into the warmer months, growing safety concerns are emerging along one of the city’s most popular destinations.
Neighbors around Alki Beach said they are already seeing an increase in loud, late-night parties that in the past have been followed by crime, reckless driving, and even gun violence.
“It’s loud music. It’s drinking. They leave, and there are beer cans in the middle of the street, and then that leads to more serious crime, like the shootings we’ve had over the years,” said Steve Pumphrey, a member of the Harbor-Alki Neighbors group.
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- Hurst: 'Up to this day, Operation Epic Fury has cost about $25 Billion'
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers on Wednesday in his first sworn testimony since the nearly 60-day war between the U.S. and Iran began.
He appeared alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Trump administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion.
In his opening statement, Hegseth framed the request as a response to growing global threats, saying the budget "reflects the urgency of the moment" and is aimed at putting the U.S. military on a "wartime footing."
Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the committee, opened the hearing by backing Trump’s push for increased military spending, pointing to recent defense buildups by China, Russia and Iran.
"We don’t have enough munitions, ships, aircraft or autonomous systems to ensure dominance against every adversar...
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- Pete Hegseth spars with Adam Smith over impact of 'Operation Midnight Hammer'
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers on Wednesday in his first sworn testimony since the nearly 60-day war between the U.S. and Iran began.
He appeared alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Trump administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion.
In his opening statement, Hegseth framed the request as a response to growing global threats, saying the budget "reflects the urgency of the moment" and is aimed at putting the U.S. military on a "wartime footing."
Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the committee, opened the hearing by backing Trump’s push for increased military spending, pointing to recent defense buildups by China, Russia and Iran.
"We don’t have enough munitions, ships, aircraft or autonomous systems to ensure dominance against every adversar...
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- Seattle police say Mayor Katie Wilson was not a target of gunfire that struck a building Tuesday
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Seattle police say neither Mayor Katie Wilson nor any other people attending a community event in Yesler Terrace were targeted after gunfire struck their building Tuesday evening.
Police believe the shooting was unrelated to the event, but continue to investigate and search for possible suspects.
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- Marysville police log 20 calls to party house; out-of-state owner seeks eviction
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Residents in a Marysville neighborhood say they are frustrated with a property they believe has become a safety concern.
Police were most recently called to the home April 25 after receiving four noise complaints, according to MPD data obtained by KOMO News.
Neighbors said large groups of teenagers gather at the house for late-night weekend parties. They say the gatherings are more than a nuisance, raising concerns about drunk driving and other safety risks, as well as whether police have enough resources to address the issue.
Cellphone video provided by neighbors shows large crowds spilling out of a house party and onto what is typically a quiet residential street as police work to break it up.
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- FULL HEARING: Hegseth grilled by House Committee on $1.5 trillion military budget proposal for 2027
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- 4:33:06
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers on Wednesday in his first sworn testimony since the nearly 60-day war between the U.S. and Iran began.
He appeared alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Trump administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion.
In his opening statement, Hegseth framed the request as a response to growing global threats, saying the budget "reflects the urgency of the moment" and is aimed at putting the U.S. military on a "wartime footing."
Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the committee, opened the hearing by backing Trump’s push for increased military spending, pointing to recent defense buildups by China, Russia and Iran.
"We don’t have enough munitions, ships, aircraft or autonomous systems to ensure dominance against every adversar...
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- Seattle Kraken, Kirkland announce $60M new iceplex: 2 rinks, a restaurant, and more
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A new $60 million iceplex is coming to Kirkland as the Seattle Kraken expand their footprint on the Eastside through a public-private partnership with the city.
The Seattle Kraken and the City of Kirkland announced on Wednesday that the team will build its second iceplex at the former Houghton Park & Ride site.
The privately financed, 80,000-square-foot facility will include two NHL-regulation ice rinks, a city-operated community center, a public restaurant, and a team store.
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- 'We heard gunfire': Mayor Katie Wilson speaks out after shots fired near her event
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Police are investigating after gunfire struck a building in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood Tuesday evening while Mayor Katie Wilson was attending a community event, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD).
Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired near 917 E. Yesler Way, the site of the Yesler Community Center, according to police.
Mayor Wilson was attending an event with children and adults at the time. Witnesses told police three to four suspects fled the area in a dark-colored sedan.
Police said there were It was not immediately clear whether the suspects were targeting a specific person or firing at the building.
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- Team KOMO gets redemption with Windermere Cup media race win on Montlake Cut
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- 5:36
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- One year after finishing in fourth place, Team KOMO got some rowing redemption on the Montlake Cut this week by winning the 13th Annual Windermere Cup Media Cup Charity Challenge.
Team KOMO raced through the Cut with teams from Seattle's 3 other major television stations. The team included some familiar faces like anchor Steve McCarron, meteorologist George Waldenberger, reporter Tyler Cunnington, and KOMO alumna Denise Whitaker.
With Team KOMO's win, the Windermere Foundation will donate $2,000 to USO Northwest.
The media race comes ahead of the 40th Annual Windermere Cup on Saturday.
ARC Seattle co-anchor Steve McCarron and Tyrah Majors were joined by Jenn Gibbons, Team KOMO's coach.
Gibbons is the Executive Director of the George Pocock Rowing Foundation.
They talked about the media race, Gibbons' history with rowing, and what fans can look forward to during the Windermere Cup.
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- Gov. Ferguson says he spoke with Starbucks before Nashville HQ move
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday he recently held a “lengthy” conversation with Starbucks leadership ahead of the company’s announcement that it plans to build a new headquarters in Nashville.
“Starbucks is an important part of the fabric of our community here in Washington state, to put it mildly,” Ferguson said, adding he would work to support the company “in every way possible.”
Ferguson also acknowledged the company’s decision to expand outside its home state, framing it as part of a broader national trend.
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- Seattle’s drug diversion plan falters as open-air use persists in neighborhood hotspots
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- In neighborhoods like Little Saigon, near 12th and Jackson, the drug crisis is hard to miss.
Crowds gather on sidewalks, some openly using drugs while others sell stolen goods. The area has become one of Seattle’s most visible hotspots for crime, disorder, and overdose response.
Seattle’s drug ordinance was meant to address scenes like this. It requires police to focus on diversion, not jail, for people caught using or possessing drugs.
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- Marysville police log 20 calls to party house; out-of-state owner seeks eviction
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Residents in a Marysville neighborhood say they are frustrated with a property they believe has become a safety concern.
Police were most recently called to the home April 25 after receiving four noise complaints, according to MPD data obtained by KOMO News.
Neighbors said large groups of teenagers gather at the house for late-night weekend parties. They say the gatherings are more than a nuisance, raising concerns about drunk driving and other safety risks, as well as whether police have enough resources to address the issue.
Cellphone video provided by neighbors shows large crowds spilling out of a house party and onto what is typically a quiet residential street as police work to break it up.
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- Fireball in the sky reported across Washington
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Dozens of people are asking, "What was that?" after seeing something strange falling from the sky overnight.
What some described as a bright flash in the sky early Wednesday morning was reported in parts of the Pacific Northwest.
As of 8 a.m., the American Meteor Society (AMS) had received 101 reports about a fireball seen across Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon.
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- Storm home preseason debut
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- On Wednesday night at Climate Pledge Arena, we'll get our first look at the Seattle Storm during their last preseason game.
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- Washington Gov. Ferguson talks state health inspections at private ICE facility
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- 27:38
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A renewed legal push is underway to allow health inspections at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, after months of court battles over whether state health officials can enter the privately run detention facility.
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- 'We heard gunfire': Mayor Katie Wilson speaks out after shots fired near her event
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Police are investigating after gunfire struck a building in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood Tuesday evening while Mayor Katie Wilson was attending a community event, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD).
Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired near 917 E. Yesler Way, the site of the Yesler Community Center, according to police.
Mayor Wilson was attending an event with children and adults at the time. Witnesses told police three to four suspects fled the area in a dark-colored sedan.
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- ATM ambush robbery suspects who targeted Washington banks sentenced to federal prison
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Two men from Texas have now been sentenced to federal prison for a cross-country crime spree where they ambushed ATM repair workers and stole cash.
In the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Tuesday morning, Ahmon Rashard Hogg, 22, received a sentence of nine years in prison for his role in the heists.
“That is violent conduct that we are just not going to be able to tolerate," Judge James L. Robart told Hogg at Tuesday's hearing. “It’s unfortunate that he’s here, but he needs to be held responsible for what he did.”
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- Seattle sees notable decline in bird counts as new report warns of urban biodiversity loss
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Bird populations and diversity in Seattle’s parks and green spaces have declined significantly over the past two decades, according to a new analysis by Birds Connect Seattle, raising concerns about the long-term health of the city’s urban ecosystem.
The report, titled “Fewer and Fewer,” draws on data from the organization’s long-running Neighborhood Bird Project, a community science effort that has tracked bird species in Seattle-area parks since 1994.
The project relies on standardized monthly surveys conducted by volunteers across multiple sites.
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- Seattle’s drug diversion plan falters as open-air use persists in neighborhood hotspots
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- In neighborhoods like Little Saigon, near 12th and Jackson, the drug crisis is hard to miss.
Crowds gather on sidewalks, some openly using drugs while others sell stolen goods.
The area has become one of Seattle’s most visible hotspots for crime, disorder, and overdose response.
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- Acting AG Todd Blanche announces. felony charges against former FBI-director James
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time, over a social media post he made last year, sources confirmed to CNN.
The now-deleted Instagram post, shared last May, showed seashells on a beach arranged to spell out the numbers “86 47.” The number 86 is sometimes used in service-industry slang to mean removing something, while 47 is a reference to Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
Some critics interpreted the numbers as a call to harm Trump, accusing Comey of advocating violence against the president.
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- FULL SPEECH: King Charles III's addresses to Congress about American, European Unity
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- 28:28
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- King Charles III delivered a highly anticipated address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, marking a centerpiece moment in his first official visit to the United States as monarch.
The speech comes at a pivotal time for the transatlantic alliance, with political tensions and global conflicts testing the strength of the longstanding relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Charles’s remarks place him among a small group of world leaders—and even fewer British royals—invited to address Congress. The moment carries deep symbolic weight, echoing Queen Elizabeth II’s 1991 speech and reinforcing the historic bonds between the two nations.
Charles began his address to Congress, referencing the Saturday night shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, calling it the “incident not far from this great building." He said the shooting “sought to harm the leadership of your nation and to foment wider fe...
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- ATM ambush robbery suspects who targeted Washington banks sentenced to federal prison
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Two men from Texas have now been sentenced to federal prison for a cross-country crime spree where they ambushed ATM repair workers and stole cash.
In the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Tuesday morning, Ahmon Rashard Hogg, 22, received a sentence of nine years in prison for his role in the heists.
According to court records, Hogg and his co-defendant, Seth Daquan Coles-Body, 24, inserted glue into ATMs and then waited nearby for a repair technician to arrive. Video from the robberies shows the men ambushing the repair workers and stealing cash.
In 2024 and 2025, the pair committed robberies at four banks in Washington, as well as locations in Oregon, Arizona, Texas, and Maine. Federal prosecutors say Hogg and Coles-Body stole nearly $800,000 over the course of the robberies.
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