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Federal Way Police Ask Community to Find Missing 78-Year-Old Woman
Federal Way police are seeking community help to find a missing 78-year-old woman in the city.
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Fire Damages Gyro Makers Restaurant and Nearby Nail Salon
A Saturday morning fire in Edmonds damaged Gyro Makers restaurant and an adjacent nail salon, prompting a response from South County Fire.
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Carbon Dioxide Leak Forces Evacuation of Ballard Businesses
A carbon dioxide leak detected on October 17 forced businesses on Seattle's 5400 block of Ballard Avenue Northwest to evacuate. Authorities cite the hazard…
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Seattle Civilian Crisis Responders Handle More Emergency Calls
Seattle civilian crisis responders are now handling a larger share of emergency calls, a development that has grown since the program began in October 2023.
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Bellevue Police Arrest Man Over $2.3 Million Office Break‑in
Police arrested a 40‑year‑old suspect for a $2.3 million office break‑in and attempted arson in Bellevue on October 14, 2026.
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WSDOT to Close I-405 Entirely This Weekend
I-405 in Seattle will be fully closed from Saturday to Sunday, Oct. 17‑18, 2026, for construction, as part of WSDOT’s regular weekend roadwork schedule.
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Port of Seattle Commissioner Pat Davis Dies
Pat Davis, the pioneering female commissioner of the Port of Seattle, died; she helped bring the WTO conference to the city, boosting its global profile.
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46th District Contest Features Veteran Lawmaker and Newcomer Amid Big Spending
A veteran legislator and a newcomer are competing in Washington’s 46th District race, a contest noted for high spending and an atypical matchup.
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Seattle Fire Station 37 Holds Open Fire Safety Fair
Seattle Fire Station 37 hosted a public fire safety fair on Oct. 17, showcasing Engine 37 and Ladder 13 and offering residents a chance to interact with…
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No Kings holds early voting events with road closures
No Kings is running early‑voting events in Seattle and Lynnwood today, with associated road closures, to encourage voters to complete their ballots before the…
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Alki Council Holds Forum, Tsunami Briefing, President Farewell
The Alki Community Council held a combined candidate forum, tsunami‑preparedness briefing, and farewell for President Charlotte Starck at the Alki United…
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Motorcycle crash causes I-5 backup in Kent
A crash with two cars and a motorcycle on northbound I-5 near SR 516 in Kent caused major traffic delays Friday morning, adding to the usual rush‑hour…
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King County Homeowners More Likely to Appeal Assessments
King County homeowners are more likely to appeal property assessments, with resource and feature differences shaping who appeals. Residents can contest…
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Seattle Council Considers $9.1B Budget Shifting Police and Fire Funds
Seattle officials discussed a $9.1 billion budget that would raise police funding while cutting fire department resources, aiming to change how public‑safety…
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Juvenile‑Facility Escapee Faces Sentencing for 2022 Attacks
A man who escaped a juvenile facility will be sentenced for two 2022 sexual assaults in King County.
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Public Developer Secures Yesler Way Site for New Housing
The city’s public housing developer bought the 2402 E Yesler Way site on Oct. 16, 2026, to start a new housing project required by the 2023 voter‑approved…
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Sheriff’s Office to Hold Gun Buyback in Burien Saturday
The King County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a gun buyback in Burien on October 17, offering gift cards for surrendered operational firearms as part of a…
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Sound Transit to Shut Light Rail, I-405 for Weekend Wire Work
Sound Transit will close parts of its light rail and I-405 on the Eastside Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, to adjust overhead wires. The work is timed while…
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Seattle City Light to Finish Bridge Streetlights Today
Seattle City Light plans to finish two weeks of streetlight repairs on the West Seattle Bridge by Friday morning, aided by mild weather conditions.
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One dead, one injured in Burien shooting
A shooting in Burien on Oct. 16 caused one death and one injury, as reported by the King County Sheriff’s Office.
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Federal investigation of two letters targeting officials in Seattle, Olympia
Federal investigators are examining two letters found in Seattle and Olympia that seem to target congressional and election officials, as part of a broader…
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Investigation Continues in 1990s Murder of Seattle Prosecutor
Tom Wales’s 1990s murder in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood is still under investigation, with Crime Stoppers saying authorities continue to pursue leads.
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SDOT Installs First Crosswalks at 47th & Charlestown
SDOT installed its first pedestrian crosswalks at 47th Ave and Charlestown St in West Seattle and highlighted the lone stop sign on Charlestown west of…
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Deer Travels 1.5 Miles on Bellevue Light‑Rail Tracks
A deer ran about 1.5 miles on Bellevue light‑rail tracks, as reported by Sound Transit.