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Volunteers honor 6,000 veterans at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery

Some 200 people helped display 6,000 American flags on veterans' headstones. SEATTLE — With stacks of American flags in hand, hundreds of volunteers gathered at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery...

Seattle’s Columbia City rally marks five years since George Floyd’s death

Many demonstrators said they feel there's been little to no change since Floyd was killed in 2020. They are calling for a new police oversight committee. SEATTLE — For Black Lives...

Popular Renton beach closed ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Gene Coulon Beach is expected to be closed for at least a week, impacting Memorial Day Weekend. RENTON, Wash. — Gene Coulon Beach in Renton is currently closed to swimmers after...

Kent grapples with repeat internet outages caused by vandalism

Vandals are cutting exposed internet cables, likely mistaking it for traditional telephone wires that can be recycled for money. KENT, Wash. — Internet service in Kent has been repeatedly disrupted...

Rare tapir calf Ume makes debut at Point Defiance Zoo

There are less than 50 Malayan tapirs in North America, and Ume is the second one born at the Tacoma zoo. The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium welcomed enthusiastic crowds...

Proposed 24/7 crisis center in Capitol Hill draws mixed reactions

Many of the people who are against the proposed location cite safety concerns and describe the neighborhood as one that's already in "crisis." SEATTLE — As King County moves forward with...

Seattle to launch new program to curb crime, revitalize Chinatown-International District

Ambassadors are intended to be a visible community resource to help keep Seattle's Chinatown-International District safe. SEATTLE — Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new $1 million investment to improve safety and...

Flammable cargo restriction in place for I-90 tunnels

Generally, a flammable cargo restriction applies to trucks carrying hazardous material, not the everyday driver. SEATTLE — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is still inspecting the Mount Baker...

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