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Here’s why Washington state flags are lowered Wednesday

Washington state will lower flags to half-staff Wednesday to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, the late civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate. SEATTLE — Flags will be lowered to half-staff across...

All lanes of SR 518 back open in Tukwila following crash

TUKWILA, Wash. — Both directions of state Route 518 have reopened to traffic following a crash early Wednesday.  Emergency crews responded to the collision scene near state Route 99 in...

Seattle Mountain Rescue prepares for possible avalanche missions as Cascade snowpack builds

The all-volunteer team demonstrated their training Tuesday, showing off the specialized equipment and techniques they rely on when someone gets buried in the snow. NORTH BEND, Wash. — With heavy snow...

House approves ‘millionaires tax,’ bill heads to Senate for confirmation

The House passed a "millionaires tax" bill imposing a 9.9% tax on high earners, stirring debate on future tax reform in Washington. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state House of Representatives...

Seattle City Council unanimously passes 1-year moratorium on new detention centers

The passage of the bill follows similar moves by other cities in response to increased federal immigration enforcement. SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council Tuesday unanimously passed a bill to temporarily...

Seattle father sues school district, alleging teacher assaulted his 11-year-old son

A fifth-grader with ADHD slapped his teacher. The lawsuit alleges the teacher then grabbed him by the back of the neck and pushed him out of the classroom. SEATTLE —...

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