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Elderly man killed in fire at adult care home near Tacoma

A 76-year-old resident of the care home was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. TACOMA, Wash. — An elderly man died after a fire broke...

I-5 north is completely shutting down through downtown Seattle this weekend

The closure will last through Monday morning. When I-5 reopens, the Ship Canal Bridge will be down to two lanes going northbound. SEATTLE — Interstate 5 northbound is completely shut...

County prosecutors won’t enforce clergy mandatory reporting law until final ruling

Catholic leaders say Washington's law would require them to violate the seal of confession, which they claim goes against their First Amendment rights. TACOMA, Wash. — Editor's note: A previous...

Northbound I-5 is completely shutting down this weekend through downtown Seattle. Here’s why

There are other major closures to follow. Here's what to know. SEATTLE — Pack your patience - and find another route. Interstate 5 northbound is completely shut down this weekend through...

Former Tumwater fire captain dies in house fire

Lyall Smith was a captain with Tumwater Fire Department Firehouse 5, according to an Olympia firefighter alumni network. TUMWATER, Wash. — A former Tumwater fire captain was killed in a house...

Wildfire smoke brings haze over Puget Sound region

Noticeable wildfire smoke haze is lingering over western Washington. Here's where it's coming from, and how it will impact air quality. EVERETT, Wash. — Northeasterly winds are pushing smoke from Canadian...

Judge expected to issue an injunction against WA law designating clergy as mandatory reporters

The law ignited a battle between the state and the Catholic church over whether designating clergy as mandatory reporters limits the free exercise of religion. TACOMA, Wash. — A federal judge...

Farm worker activist Alfredo Juarez to self-deport in order to get out of Northwest Detention Center

Alfredo Juarez will self-deport to Mexico in order to get out of the Northwest Detention Center. His lawyer said he couldn't bear to be there any longer. TACOMA, Wash. — A...

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