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Pierce County Sergeant Unharmed After Patrol Car Hit in Puyallup
A sergeant was unharmed after a suspect car struck a patrol cruiser while fleeing a drive‑by shooting in Puyallup on October 9, 2026.
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Pierce County Council Considers Higher Fines for Unlicensed Food Stands
Pierce County officials are weighing increased fines to curb the growing number of illegal street‑food vendors in the area.
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Four Injured After Stolen Car Plows Into Bystanders in Everett
A stolen car driven during a fight outside a North Everett restaurant hit bystanders, leaving four people hospitalized. Police are investigating the incident.
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King County Council Approves Sales Tax Increase Effective 2027
The council approved a small sales tax increase for King County effective Jan. 1, 2027, and did so without a public vote.
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Four Arrested in Suspected Car Theft Ring at Angle Lake Station
Four people, including three juveniles, were arrested by King County deputies at Angle Lake Transit Station for suspected involvement in a major car theft ring.
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Pedestrian Killed After Running Into Traffic in Ballard
A man was killed in Ballard after being hit by a vehicle when he ran into traffic, and police are investigating.
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King County Seeks Public Help Identifying Man Found Near UW Lake
King County is requesting community assistance to identify a man found dead near the UW lake.
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Juvenile arrested after gunfire injures two men at Seattle's Kerry Park party
A juvenile was arrested after gunfire at a Kerry Park street party injured two men and damaged a vehicle.
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Police Probe Fatal Shooting in South Seattle
Police are probing a fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man that took place at 1 a.m. on Sunday in Georgetown’s 5800 block of 4th Avenue South.
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WSDOT Begins Air and Ground Search for Missing Canadian Plane
WSDOT started an air and ground search on Sunday for a missing small Canadian plane that vanished near Highway 97 in Okanogan County.
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Amazon Earns $599 Million Gain from Nuclear Power Deal
Amazon’s new nuclear power contract generated an unrealized $599 million gain as electricity prices rose, amid growing AI computing demand reshaping energy…
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Southbound I‑405 Closed in Bothell Through Weekend
Southbound I‑405 in Bothell is closed from Saturday through early Monday with a detour, affecting a key Seattle-area freeway corridor.
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Sergeant Uninjured After Patrol Car Hit by Fleeing Suspects
A sergeant avoided injury after his patrol car was hit and disabled by a fleeing suspect vehicle during a drive‑by shooting in Puyallup on October 9, 2026.
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Man Killed After Running Into Traffic on 15th Ave NW
A pedestrian was killed after running into traffic on 15th Ave NW in Ballard early Saturday morning, and police are investigating.
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Medical Examiner Asks Public to Identify Lake Washington Decedent
The King County Medical Examiner is seeking public assistance to identify an unidentified man found in Lake Washington in the summer of 2026.
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Ferguson Initiates Wage Talks with Ferry Union After Crew Sickout
Ferguson started wage negotiations with the ferry union following a sickout by 23 crew members that triggered extensive ferry delays in Puget Sound.
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Circus‑Inspired ‘Water for Elephants’ Arrives at Paramount Theatre
A circus‑themed production titled "Water for Elephants" debuted at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, featuring acrobatics, music and large puppets that explore a…
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Arlington Council to Review Potential Kratom Sales Ban
Arlington City Council will evaluate a ban on kratom sales and advertising, a supplement that has faced scrutiny over its opioid‑like properties.
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Teen Arrested After Shooting Injures Two at Seattle’s Kerry Park
Police arrested a teen after a shooting at Kerry Park injured two men, recovering about 50 shell casings at the scene.
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King County Council Approves Countywide Sales‑Tax Increase
King County Council approved a modest sales‑tax hike effective Jan. 1, 2027, using its authority to raise taxes without a public vote to boost county revenue.
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Amazon Retail Division Lays Off Hundreds of Workers
Amazon is laying off hundreds of retail division workers in Seattle, with no details given about the effect on the local economy.
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First Lutheran Church Holds Cup of Blessings Dinner
First Lutheran Church of West Seattle is holding its annual Cup of Blessings Dinner on Oct. 17, with $10 tickets and a trivia game, to raise funds for local…
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Alki Beach Halloween Trick-or-Treat Set for Oct. 24
Alki Beach will host a child‑focused trick-or-treat event on Oct. 24, organized by local businesses and part of West Seattle's trio of major Halloween…
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Rainy Start to Weekend Brings Cooler Temperatures in Seattle
Seattle will see Friday rain and a temperature drop with cold nights over the weekend as the city moves into fall.