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Kent Police combat retail theft with operation at Lowe's

A rash of retail thefts has been sweeping western Washington and now, Kent Police are taking steps to put a stop to it, with officers working with retailers to target some of the worst offenders.

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5 additional bodies recovered from Whidbey Island floatplane crash

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NBA returning briefly to Seattle; questions of future loom

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Edmonds-Woodway High School student arrested after bringing gun to campus

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VIDEO: Orcas and humpback whales battle in the Salish Sea

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2 injured in shooting near homeless encampment under I-5

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COVID-19 in Washington

High school linebacker raises money for veterans by making big plays on the field

One teenager in Snohomish County is dedicating his senior year football season to raise awareness and money for veterans.

23 former Seattle firefighters sue city, chief over firings due to vaccine mandate

‘This is your chance to chime in’: Emergency Management wants the public’s input on WA's COVID response

WSU researchers discover 'COVID-like' virus immune to current vaccines

State employees likely to get $1K bonuses for COVID booster

Gov. Inslee announces COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Crime & Public Safety

Former Weyerhaeuser executive, Gig Harbor man convicted 40 years after ax-murdering his wife

The slaying, known as "the Brighton Ax Murder," inspired the 2021 Netflix horror film "Things Heard & Seen."

Seattle man on FBI's Most Wanted list for allegedly stealing $30M from businesses, investors

Court docs: Deadly shooting of Tacoma man with 2 children in the car may have been gang-related

Gabby Petito's family announces new bill to help find missing persons: 'A huge step forward'

Former Seattle resident found guilty of dumping body parts in Arizona

Former NSA employee charged with trying to sell secret US information

National News

Man finds rare purple pearl inside clam at Delaware restaurant

A Phoenixville, PA man was on vacation, enjoying a meal with his family at Salt Air Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, DE when he came across a surprise in an order of clams: a purple pearl!

Photos: NOAA maps show street-by-street views of Hurricane Ian's destruction

Hurricane Ian heading for the Carolinas after slamming Florida

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Hurricane Ian heading for the Carolinas after slamming Florida

Former NSA employee charged with trying to sell secret US information

GOP states sue Biden administration in effort to halt student loan forgiveness plan

Hurricane Ian viral footage: Water bursts through condo like a scene out of 'The Shining'

Good Day Seattle

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Food Truck Friday: "Mexicuban"

The Spotlight profiles artist Myron Curry and his passion for painting large murals and portraits. After serving time in federal prison, Curry went on to graduate from Seattle Central Community College in 2021 with a degree in IT Network Design & Administration. He's launching his first solo art-pop on Friday, Sept 23 from 5-8pm; Saturday, Sept 24 from 12-6pm and Sunday, Sept 25 from 12-6pm in the Exchange Building at 821 2nd Ave in Seattle. The show comes on the heels of the work he did recently painting a mural with the kids at The Academy for Creating Excellence (A.C.E.).

Seattle Humane program offers temporary housing for pets if owners need to leave domestic violence situations

The Spotlight: Getting guns out of the hands of accused domestic abusers

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The Spotlight: Getting guns out of the hands of accused domestic abusers

The Spotlight: Resources for pet owners in abuse relationships

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The Spotlight: Resources for pet owners in abuse relationships

The Spotlight: What is emotional abuse and coercive control

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The Spotlight: What is emotional abuse and coercive control

The invisible side of abuse: Inside the mind of a manipulator | The Spotlight

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The invisible side of abuse: Inside the mind of a manipulator | The Spotlight

Politics

Biden signs stopgap bill, averting government shutdown

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine.

Senate OKs stopgap to avert government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine

South Carolina legislators unlikely to make abortion laws stricter

Idaho universities disallow abortion, contraception referral

Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision

Biden’s policy record, forces some Democrats into unusual balancing act

Sports

Cal Raleigh walk-off homer with two outs in ninth clinches playoff spot for Mariners

Cal Raleigh delivered a pinch-hit, walk-off home run off Oakland reliever Domingo Acevedo with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Mariners to a 2-1 victory on Friday night to clinch a playoff spot for the first time in 21 years.

PHOTOS: Seattle Mariners clinch first playoff berth in 21 years!

NBA returning briefly to Seattle; questions of future loom

Poll: 23% say they have prayed for the outcome of a professional sports event

Mariners take on the Athletics in first of 3-game series

J.P. Crawford's 11th inning RBI single lifts Mariners to 10-9 victory over Rangers.

Latest Weather News

The Calendar says Fall, but Summer-like heat is on the way!

Get ready for a Fall warm up folks! Summer-like heat is on the way with highs possibly pushing into record territory.

Summer-like temperatures to kick off the first days of October

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Summer-like temperatures to kick off the first days of October

Post-tropical Ian lashes South Carolina as death toll rises in Florida

Tiny kitten in Sarasota, Florida, is a Hurricane Ian survivor as shelter misses worst of storm

Seattle weather: Record-setting heat possible this weekend as summer temps return

Photos: NOAA maps show street-by-street views of Hurricane Ian's destruction

Money

Biden signs stopgap bill, averting government shutdown

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine.