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A fire on northbound I‑5 at MP 9.1 near NE 179th slowed traffic on June 13 and prompted WSDOT travel alerts. Motorists were urged to use caution.
Weather & Environment in ...
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Seattle from 11 AM Sunday through 5 AM Tuesday. Expect highs in the mid‑80s to upper‑80s and warm nights; take precautions.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A federal class action says Everett‑based Fluke failed to protect employee data after a 2025 breach that exposed Social Security numbers and disability indicators.
A Bremerton woman pleaded guilty in a federal mail‑theft and bank‑fraud case that prosecutors say drained nearly $229,000; sentencing is set for Sept. 3.
Politics & Govt in ...
Bellevue advanced a plan to widen utility‑bill discounts — preserving deep aid for seniors while adding 35% relief for many more households pending 2027 budget approval.
A Grays Harbor County judge handed a 45‑years‑to‑life sentence to Michael Anthony Hogle after prosecutors said he repeatedly sexually assaulted his girlfriend’s young child.
Tami’s in Tacoma had its liquor license paused for 15 days after the state found two overservice incidents and a cannabis‑use violation. The owner faces a $2,500 penalty.
Heat Advisory for Seattle runs 11 a.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Tuesday; highs will reach the 80s–90s with limited nighttime relief.
Kirkland police are asking for tips after a 14-year-old Shiba named Parker was taken outside the QFC at Kirkland Urban. The dog needs medication and monitoring.
Police and fire responded Friday night after a report of a person found dead near Westcrest Park’s southwest entrance; responders confirmed a death at the scene. Officials have released few details.
A carbon dioxide alarm prompted a hazmat response and evacuation on the 10 block of Denny Way, Seattle Fire says. Crews tested air levels and secured the building.
Crews responded to reports of a fire in the 12300 block of 31st Ave NE; Seattle Fire urged people to avoid the area. Officials have not yet released details on injuries or cause.
Seasonal low tides have returned to Puget Sound, exposing flats and prompting closures after toxic shellfish tests. Officials urge harvesters to check maps and cook shellfish thoroughly.
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