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As of 2:30 p.m., more than 50,000 customers are without power. https://bit.ly/47jd1Nb
Winds, heavy rain leave thousands in Puget Sound area without power during 1st fall storm
Strong winds and steady rain moved through western Washington Friday, knocking out power to more than 50,000 residents.
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Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald expects Sam Darnold to return to practice this week, but the quarterback's status for this weekend's game against the Washington Commanders remains uncertain. Full story here: https://bit.ly/4drRIMU
Warrants for their arrests list charges of manslaughter, arson, malicious mischief, and assault, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
4 suspects arrested in deadly Chelan Hills fire investigation; 2 more suspects outstanding
A total of four suspects have now been arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills fire that burned thousands of acres, injured six firefighters.
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WSDOT said there is no detour and the closure is expected to be extended, urging drivers to seek alternate routes.
At least 1 dead after logging truck crash on SR 530; road fully blocked in both directions
A collision on State Route 530 has shut down traffic in both directions between Arlington and Oso, and officials say at least one person is dead.The Washingto
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Deputies tried to stop the truck near Silver Lake Road and 118th Place Southeast, but the driver began ramming patrol cars and trying to get away from deputies, police said.
4 Everett officers hurt after driver in stolen semi rams police vehicles
A stolen semitruck led police on a dangerous chase through south Everett early Thursday, leaving four officers with minor injuries.
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Within a 24-hour period starting early Sept. 6, three people were killed and several others injured in 3 seperate shootings in the same neighborhood.
Mayor Katie Wilson to debut new gun violence prevention strategy after Belltown shootings
Mayor Katie Wilson said Tuesday that Seattle will announce a gun violence prevention strategy next week after three people were killed and four others were woun
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1 dead, 1 injured in another Belltown shooting Sunday night
A late-night shooting in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood left a 17-year-old boy dead and a 21-year-old man seriously injured.
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It's time for this week's Inside the Arena! There's a ton to discuss in the football world: Seahawks, Cougs, Dogs, Congress, an odd couple, and trying to get the NIL changes under control. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4x91gn9
Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie has speculated that House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to avoid the vote on the files.
Massie introduces discharge petition to force vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II
Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday announced another discharge petition for members of Congress to sign regarding the Epstein files.
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In her message, Stella Parton remembered the sisters' longtime Tuesday morning tradition of talking over coffee before sunrise.
Dolly Parton's sister reflects on singer's final wish to help others
Dolly Parton's younger sister, Stella Parton, shared a heartfelt statement Thursday remembering the country music icon.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told KOMO News after the owners unanimously voted to approve the Seahawks' sale that the league was impressed not only by the family’s football background, but also by its ties to technology and innovation.
Entrepreneurial Khosla family bring unique ownership background to Seahawks
ATLANTA — In the moments before the NFL formally approved the most expensive franchise sale in league history, the next owners of the Seattle Seahawks stood tog
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Peter Cullen has died at the age of 85. Cullen was best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the “Transformers” films, the voice of Eeyore in “The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,” and the creator of the famous clicking sounds for the monsters in “Predator.” Full story: https://bit.ly/4y9XBXa
Detectives have identified the owners of many of the items and are working to return the property, police said.
Kirkland police recover $30K in property stolen during multi-city burglaries, car prowls
Detectives in Kirkland say they have recovered more than $30,000 worth of stolen property tied to burglaries and vehicle prowls spanning multiple cities.The Kir
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Legendary country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Full story here: https://bit.ly/3SxKQWZ
BREAKING: Washington state officials have issued an AMBER Alert for a 1-year-old child with significant medical needs who investigators believe may have been taken to the Portland area. https://bit.ly/4cZ7fn3
AMBER Alert issued for baby with medical needs abducted in Wenatchee
Washington state officials have issued an AMBER Alert for a 1-year-old child with significant medical needs who investigators believe may have been taken to the
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While some oil shipments are apparently getting through the Strait of Hormuz, a petroleum expert said the dominant force propping up both gasoline and diesel prices is increasingly the growing loss of Russian refinery capacity due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.
Cheapest gas in Seattle nearly $5 per gallon, a dollar above national average
The cheapest gas in Seattle clocks in at nearly $5 a gallon this week, with no relief in sight.Average gasoline prices in Seattle have risen 3.9 cents per gall
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Leavitt plans to leave the Trump administration at the end of August.
Who will replace Karoline Leavitt? Names emerge for White House press secretary
Karoline Leavitt, 28, will leave as Trump’s press secretary in late August after a combative, history-making tenure. Possible successors include CNN’s Scott Jennings, Anna Kelly and Steven Cheung.
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NFL committees unanimously recommend owners approve Khosla-led Seahawks purchase
Two NFL committees have unanimously recommended approval of the proposed sale of the Seattle Seahawks, moving the transaction closer to a vote by league owners.
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The layoffs include about 120 employees who declined to relocate to the company's Nashville, Tennessee office.
Starbucks files another layoff notice for Seattle HQ, 200+ jobs affected
Starbucks has filed a new notice with Washington state detailing 224 job layoffs tied to its Seattle headquarters, but the company says the filing does not repr
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“Freefall” is well structured and thorough, providing a timeline of Boeing’s apparent brushing off of issues leading to catastrophic results and the efforts of whistleblowers. https://bit.ly/4wA29EQ
Netflix documentary explores whistleblower's death in 'Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing'
The search for accountability at all levels is the driving force in Netflix’s new documentary, “Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing.”The documentary, from Oscar-no
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This seal caught a great lunch at the Ballard Locks on Monday. Seals are in the area snacking away and it's also created a good hunting spot for orcas who have also been seen at the Locks this week. What marine life have you seen lately? 🎥: Dihong Shao
Orcas seen at the Ballard Locks in Seattle on Monday! Experts say the whales are likely feeding on the seals, who are also there to feed on the salmon. Submit your videos or photos to KOMO News on Chime-In https://komonews.com/chimein 🎥: Peter Horsman
More than 30 cats and kittens were rescued from an abandoned boat in the waters off Owen Beach after Tacoma police responded to reports of the vessel on Thursday, according to Tacoma police. Full story here: https://bit.ly/4fOOvqY
Mariners manager Dan Wilson also received a one-game suspension, and he will be absent from Thursday's rubber match against Detroit.
Mariners pitcher Gabe Speier suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Tigers batter
Seattle Mariners reliever Gabe Speier has been suspended three games "as a result of his intentional throwing at [Tigers second baseman] Gleyber Torres."
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