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Here’s what freezing rain is, and what it takes for it to happen

Specific temperatures and conditions are required to produce freezing rain and sleet. WASHINGTON, Mo. — When it happens, freezing rain is a major disruption to people's lives, making it dangerous to venture...

Black ice explained: How it forms and how to drive in it

Black ice is hard to spot and hazardous for drivers. SEATTLE — Black ice, which can also be called gray ice, is hard-to-see ice on the roadway and causes slick conditions...

Officers acquitted in Manuel Ellis’ death resign from Tacoma Police Department

The officers were found not to have violated the department's use of force policy in an internal affairs investigation. TACOMA, Wash. — The three officers who were acquitted of charges related...

Officials investigating several reports of man following, chasing students around Bethel School District

Four similar reports about the man have been made. The first happened on Wednesday, Jan. 10, and the most recent occurred Tuesday, Jan. 16. PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Pierce County...

Snow, freezing rain possible in the North Sound on Tuesday

Several inches of wet snow are possible on Tuesday in Whatcom and San Juan counties. WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — While temperatures are expected to warm on Tuesday, the next weather system...

Tacoma officers cleared of wrongdoing in Manuel Ellis’ death by internal affairs investigation

Their attorneys confirmed to KING 5 that the officers were exonerated of wrongdoing by a TPD internal affairs investigation. TACOMA, Wash. — The three Tacoma police officers who were acquitted in...

Did you feel it? 3.6 magnitude quake hits near Port Angeles

Light shaking was felt as far away as Victoria, B.C., according to a Pacific Northwest Seismic Network community map. PORT ANGELES, Wash — A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Angeles...

Northbound I-5 reopens in Lynnwood after hours-long closure following fatal pedestrian collision

LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Northbound Interstate 5 reopened in Lynnwood after an hours-long closure following a fatal pedestrian crash early Monday morning.  Drivers along the road called 911 to report that a...

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