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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...

Kent family shares ‘heartfelt’ connection to Mariners bullpen coach

Mariners' Tony Arnerich was born with a heart condition, which led to a life-threatening infection in 2012. SEATTLE — In a Mariners season filled with excitement, memories and milestones, a family...

Lynden school board tables proposal to create ‘Charlie Kirk Day’

The Lynden School Board tabled the "Charlie Kirk Day" proposal after community concerns. LYNDEN, Wash. — The Lynden School Board voted Thursday to table a proposal that would have created an...

Seattle Fire Department teams up with National Guard for aerial rescue training

KING 5 was granted a behind-the-scenes look at the joint training exercise in preparation for natural disasters such as earthquakes and major flooding. SEATTLE — The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) teamed...

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