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Milton council member faces backlash over comments about drivers who don’t speak English

Councilmember Bob Whalen made the comments during the city council meeting on Monday, April 20. MILTON, Wash. — A Milton City Council member is facing backlash, after suggesting that drivers who...

King County Council renews calls on assessor to resign

All nine councilmembers are expected to sign the letter, which states that allegations and court orders involving Wilson have caused “irrevocable harm." SEATTLE — The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously authorized...

Behind wave of hot dog carts near Seattle stadiums, officials cite ‘organized operations,’ possible labor exploitation

King County officials say a surge in unlicensed food carts is being driven by multi-state networks skirting licensing rules and possibly exploiting workers. SEATTLE — King County officials say a dramatic...

Protesters urge Tukwila to extend ICE detention center ban

Community members urge Tukwila to extend a ban on new detention centers amid concerns over ICE's potential presence near Seattle's airport. TUKWILA, Wash. — Community members are urging the Tukwila City...

Belltown robbery investigation upgraded to homicide after victim dies

Police said this is Seattle’s 10th homicide of the year. SEATTLE — A man shot during an armed robbery in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood early Thursday has died, and the case is...

Pierce County man sentenced to life without parole for 1994 murder seeks resentencing

Court filings say Capps was 20 at the time of the 1994 killing and is now seeking a new sentence. TACOMA, Wash. — A Pierce County judge is set to hear...

Statewide drought declared in Washington as snowpack dwindles

Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller announced Wednesday "a drought emergency for the fourth year in a row, and this time it is statewide." YAKIMA, Wash. — Washington officials have declared...

Protest gathers at Seattle City Hall, Federal Building over Iran tensions

The protest grew in size over the course of the afternoon to approximately 100 demonstrators. SEATTLE — A protest gathered Tuesday afternoon near Seattle City Hall and the Henry M. Jackson...

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