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A look at how overdose death rates are increasing in Washington state

Across the state, overdose deaths have continued to climb year over year. BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Whatcom’s overdose death rate was...

Suspect pulls knife during Tacoma robbery. This clerk scares him off with an even bigger one.

TACOMA, Wash. — When a Tacoma store clerk was threatened with a knife during a robbery last week, he got the best of the suspect, defending himself with an even bigger...

Tacoma police search for suspect who stabbed woman in Point Defiance Park

Tacoma police say the woman who was stabbed is expected to survive. TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a woman in Point Defiance Park...

Amazon seeks to get lawsuit connected to ‘suicide kits’ dismissed

Twelve parents from across the country accuse Amazon of ignoring warnings about selling a product used for suicide. SEATTLE — A King County Superior Court judge is taking a motion filed...

Live hand grenade found inside Mercer Island home

MERCER ISLAND, Wash. — A live hand grenade was found inside a Mercer Island home on Friday morning, which was safely removed by explosive experts.  Around 11:30 a.m. on Feb....

State patrol refers charges on five protesters who blocked I-5 in Seattle for hours

Referred charges include second-degree criminal trespass, failure to disperse, disorderly conduct and obstruction. SEATTLE — Washington State Patrol (WSP) referred charges to the King County Prosecutor's Office against five people who...

Washington lawmakers won’t move forward with proposal to raise property tax cap

The bill's sponsor said lawmakers won't move forward with a proposal to raise Washington state's cap on property tax increases from 1% to 3%. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A Washington state bill...

North Kitsap superintendent placed on leave after video appears to show her stealing campaign signs

Superintendent Laurynn Evans told police it was not her in the surveillance footage and that she was framed for taking down the campaign signs. POULSBO, Wash. — The superintendent of the...

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