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Hundreds gather to remember Mercer Island mother and son

Police say Mack Williams killed his 80-year-old mother and nonverbal brother. Their community gathered Sunday focused not on why, but on who they were. MERCER ISLAND, Wash. — Hundreds of people...

Lake Tapps road remains flooded as county blames private property owner

A busy neighborhood intersection has been flooded for two weeks. The county isn't going to fix it. They say a private property owner needs to clear their culvert. LAKE TAPPS, Wash....

‘I thought, this is it’: Older couple recounts dramatic air rescue from flooded Sumas home

The federal government released a 'heroic' video of an 88 and 89-year-old couple being rescued. They are now homeless and grappling with health problems. LYNDEN, Wash. — When a Coast Guard...

Businesses suffer as Highway 2 remains shut during peak season

As the Washington State Department of Transportation reopens the eastern route to Stevens Pass, small businesses on west side are still waiting on relief. SKYKOMISH, Wash. — The parking lot...

‘I plan to never live near a river again’: Levee failure displaces Pacific residents on Christmas

A levee failure has created an unlikely split at a single apartment complex — families opening presents upstairs while those below face total loss. PACIFIC, Wash. — On Christmas morning at...

West Seattle’s only overnight shelter scrambles for money to stay open

The Westside Neighbors Shelter serves breakfast and dinner and offers 36 people a place to sleep. They may have to find somewhere else to go by the end of the year. ...

Stevens Pass declines to offer ski pass refunds despite highway closure

Highway 2 washed out due to flooding last week. Now skiers can't drive to Stevens Pass, and it could be months until the road's fixed. SKYKOMISH, Wash. — Last week's floods...

Starbucks workers protest at Seattle headquarters as strike expands

It's been over a month since baristas started striking. Now more are joining and they brought a cut out of the CEO with devil horns to Starbucks headquarters. SEATTLE — On...

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