Alex McLoon

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Seattle warns its emergency management system is stretched thin ahead of major disasters

Consultants warn Seattle's emergency management system is stretched thin as storms, floods and major events like the World Cup approach. SEATTLE — Consultants warned Seattle leaders Tuesday that the city’s emergency...

‘Kind and gentle’: Candlelight vigil honors Issaquah woman killed in family murder-suicide

At a candlelight vigil in Issaquah, those who knew Harmony Danner remember her as a devoted physical therapist. ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Friends, neighbors, coworkers and family members gathered Saturday outside an...

Friend remembers mom as devoted caregiver; investigators test fingerprints and look for gun residue

A small memorial has taken shape for the murder victims, including flowers and personal items. MERCER ISLAND, Wash. — As investigators continue working to determine what happened in a case that...

New checkpoints help ease holiday travel at SEA Airport

Newly opened terminal spaces are moving holiday travelers Tuesday. A windstorm on Wednesday is not expected to impact flights, the airport says. SEATAC, Wash. — Holiday travel is well underway at...

Trooper remains under watch as investigation continues; family travels from Hawaii

Washington State Patrol says arrangements are underway to fly Trooper Guting's parents from Hawaii to Washington. TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police officers are maintaining a 24-hour watch over Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting...

‘You just go’: Red Cross volunteers from across the U.S. power Washington flood response

With as little as 24 hours’ notice, hundreds of American Red Cross volunteers have deployed to Washington. Some will stay through Christmas. AUBURN, Wash. — As floodwaters inundated neighborhoods across western...

Evacuation orders partially lifted in Pacific after levee failure

Some Pacific residents can return home Wednesday night after floodwaters receded in parts of the city. PACIFIC, Wash. — Evacuation orders were partially lifted in Pacific Wednesday night after floodwaters receded...

Flood evacuee with disabilities finds help at Auburn Red Cross shelter

The Red Cross has teams dedicated to helping people with disabilities, including a family from Auburn. AUBURN, Wash. — Flooding across western Washington has forced hundreds of people from their homes...

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