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Spokane Paralympian Taylor Swanson wins bronze in 4x100m relay
Swanson also won a silver medal on Thursday in the women's 100m T37 final. SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane native Taylor Swanson won her second Paralympic medal on Friday in the 4x100m universal relay....
Suspect breaks into Bothell home and sexually assaults child, law enforcement says
At this point, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office does not believe the suspect knew the victim. "This appears to be a random incident," SCSO said. BOTHELL, Wash. — A child was sexually assaulted...
Western Washington to see diminished air quality as hazy skies arrive over weekend
In addition to high temperatures Friday, expect to see some hazy skies this weekend. SEATTLE — As unseasonably high temperatures bake western Washington going into the weekend, coming with it will be some...
Washington sued amid allegations of sex abuse of minors by staffers in juvenile centers
Nearly 200 people sued the state Thursday, alleging sexual abuse in Washington's juvenile detention facilities from the 1960s to the 2020s. SEATTLE — Nearly 200 people formerly incarcerated as minors in Washington’s juvenile...
Tacoma father, son struck by suspected intoxicated driver after Mariners game
Eugene Johnson was driving home from a Mariners game with his 7-year-old son when a suspected impaired driver crashed into them, flipping their truck. TACOMA, Wash. — A father of three is recovering...