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Disabled vet claims Alaska Airlines violated federal law by refusing to allow checked wheelchair

The Pierce County man said the chair was allowed on his flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, but not for the return flight because of a lost information card. SEATTLE —...

‘Completely left behind’: No sign of suspect in alleged 2024 Rockport homicides

Family of one victim expresses frustration that the case has seemingly faded from the public and media spotlight. ROCKPORT, Wash. — For more than a year, GuruBani Whitney Young has grieved...

King County councilmember urges ‘Stupid Motorist Law’ to hold semi-truck drivers responsible for bridge strikes

Reagan Dunn sent a letter to the Washington Department of Transportation and Gov. Bob Ferguson after a series of crashes. CLE ELUM, Wash. — After a series of crashes in which...

Pierce County man ‘humiliated’ by Alaska Airlines flight attendant over use of hearing aids

Jonathan Van Gieson told KING 5 a flight attendant demanded he wear headphones over his hearing aids because they were producing noise. PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A Pierce County man says...

Businesses remain open as Westlake Park undergoes massive renovation in downtown Seattle

The park recently closed for construction, which is expected to last until spring of 2026. SEATTLE — Westlake Park is expected to be closed until May as the Seattle Parks Foundation...

Seattle school board rejects controversial resource officer proposal

The district has not allowed school resource officers since 2020; the plan called for a one-year pilot at Garfield High School. SEATTLE — The Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Board of Education...

Rare Mariners memorabilia stolen from storage unit at Mercer Island condo building

Longtime superfan Daniel Carroll, co-founder of "The Maple Grove," discovered the missing items before Game 3 of the ALDS. SEATTLE — The Mariners' playoff run has turned bittersweet for a longtime...

New ferry proposed between Tacoma and Seattle ahead of World Cup

The pilot program would begin in June 2026 with two 29-passenger boats making eight round trips each day. TACOMA, Wash. — Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello has proposed a new fast...

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