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Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle to close for about 2 weeks
Associated Press | April 15, 2016 9:44 amSEATTLE (AP) — Officials say the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct through downtown Seattle will close starting April 29, significantly affecting traffic for about… -
Judges nominated for federal court jobs in Washington state
Associated Press | April 15, 2016 9:01 amSEATTLE (AP) — The White House has announced nominees for judge vacancies in U.S. District Court in Washington state. President Barack Obama has nominated judges… -
Truck plows into kids at school bus stop; 1 seriously hurt
Associated Press | April 15, 2016 8:00 amMAPLE VALLEY, Wash. (AP) — A 19-year-old man driving on a suspended license slammed a pickup truck into children at a school bus stop Thursday… -
From cleats to corks: Mariners catcher brings his own wine to the Northwest
Josh Kerns | April 15, 2016 7:18 amMariners Chris Iannetta isn't only talented on the field. The catcher also makes his own wine and it's getting rave reviews. -
Bainbridge school security guard arrested for hoax 911 call
Associated Press | April 15, 2016 5:34 amSEATTLE (AP) — School officials say a Bainbridge school security guard has been arrested after a hoax 911 call about a firearm on the high… -
Panel suggests Seattle allow drinking in designated parks
Associated Press | April 15, 2016 5:27 amSEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s Community Police Commission has recommended the city allow public drinking in in designated areas as a way to cut down on… -
Port of Seattle is spending millions to speed up TSA lines at Sea-Tac
Dyer Oxley | April 15, 2016 5:25 amThe Transportation Security Administration has 32 security lanes at Sea-Tac Airport, but it only uses about 17. -
Washington wildfire season officially begins Friday
Associated Press | April 15, 2016 3:38 amOLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources says the wildfire season officially begins on Friday in Washington. State officials say there have… -
Washington launches youth marijuana prevention campaign
Associated Press | April 15, 2016 3:08 amSEATTLE (AP) — Washington state is starting a new campaign to educate 12- to 17-year-olds about the risks and consequences of marijuana use. The Washington… -
Pedestrian, 48, seriously injured when hit by car overnight
Associated Press | April 15, 2016 2:55 amMOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A 48-year-old Blaine man was seriously injured when he was hit by a car on State Route 536 near Mount… -
Port Orchard woman to be among first female tank operators
Associated Press | April 15, 2016 1:30 amPORT ORCHARD, Wash. (AP) — A Port Orchard woman has signed on to be among the first female tank operators. The Kitsap Sun reports (http://bit.ly/1NcOxZG… -
Lawsuit: Olympia School District hid sex abuse from parents
Associated Press | April 14, 2016 8:12 pmOLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Olympia School District is facing a lawsuit that claims it hid information from families about a school bus driver who… -
City of Vancouver using goats to clear invasive plants
Associated Press | April 14, 2016 7:56 pmVANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Vancouver is relying on about two dozen goats to remove invasive plants in an overgrown park in what city officials are… -
Judge will make decision on City of Seattle trash lawsuit by end of month
Sara Lerner | April 14, 2016 4:59 pmIs it legal for Seattle to inspect your trash? The King County Superior Court will soon hear from eight plaintiffs suing the city over its… -
Investigation finds boosters paid Bellevue football player’s tuition, coaches coordinated payments
Eric Mandel | April 14, 2016 4:13 pmAn independent investigation found a series of violations by the Bellevue High School football program.