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Speed cameras go live in Redmond school zones with brief ‘warning period’

The city opened a 45-day window to "correct unsafe driving behavior" before fines begin in June. REDMOND, Wash. — Speed cameras are now monitoring three Redmond school zones, and after a...

New plan to separate Seattle’s pickleball and tennis courts draws backlash from players

Seattle Parks and Recreation released a draft of its new "Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy" in early April. SEATTLE — A Seattle Parks and Recreation plan to end court sharing between pickleball...

Suspected arsonist torches University Place apartment building, displacing 21 people

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office said investigators found accelerants in the unit where the fire likely started. UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — Investigators believe someone intentionally set an apartment on fire early...

Community pushes for more patrols at Alki Beach

Residents near Seattle's Alki Beach express rising concerns over early-season crime, prompting calls for increased security patrols. SEATTLE — As summer approaches, people who live near Alki Beach are concerned about...

74-year-old Seattle man finds peace in panhandling for Ukraine

Ralph Richardson has raised more than $9,000 for Ukraine Defense Support, a local nonprofit providing aid to frontline volunteers in the war against Russia. SEATTLE — After spending hours in the...

Seattle’s iconic, but troubled Sinking Ship garage closed after years of violence

The most deadly shooting happened on Feb. 1, prompting a community development group to demand "immediate action." SEATTLE — The iconic Sinking Ship parking garage in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood has...

Tacoma hoping for tourism boost as Seattle hosts FIFA World Cup

The Seattle Sports Commission estimates 750,000 people will visit the region. TACOMA, Wash. — As Seattle prepares to host six World Cup matches, nearby cities are hoping to capitalize on the...

Federal official to meet with Skagit County leaders as flood recovery continues

The deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a news conference in Sedro-Woolley on Wednesday. BURLINGTON, Wash. — The deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)...

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