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Washington sees largest concealed carry permit surge since 2022
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Concealed carry permits have been on the rise in Washington, with more than 713,000 gun owners possessing this specific gun license as of July 31.
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Police: Customer tried to pull ‘bikini barista’ through drive-thru window in Lakewood
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A customer attempted to pull a “bikini barista” through a drive-thru window in Lakewood.
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Garfield High School community debates return of police officers to campus
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SPS is considering a one-year pilot program with Seattle police to get School Engagement Officers (SEO) on Garfield’s campus instead of School Resource Officers (SRO), which were removed district-w...
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‘It’s a total disaster’: Audit of King County department finds potential misspending and fraud
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The King County Auditor’s Office shared alarming findings with the King County Council, indicating that DCHS may have mismanaged funds that could lead to potential fraud.
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2 found dead in Woodinville home
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It’s unclear if the pair died from natural causes or if an act of violence was involved. Deputies are continuing their investigation.
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Principal at Minnesota Catholic school that had shooting championed safety in Seattle
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Matt DeBoer, the principal at the Annunciation Catholic School, has roots in Seattle and is well known in the area’s Catholic community.
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What a great morning seeing local kids get the clothes, shoes, coats and backpacks they need to go back-to-school! Plus a BIG donation from Comcast to The Salvation Army will help support students throughout the school year! There’s still time to help send a local child
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Cracker Barrel reverses course, brings back old logo after outrage
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“We thank our guests for sharing your voices and love for Cracker Barrel. We said we would listen, and we have. Our new logo is going away and our ‘Old Timer’ will remain.”
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12 arrested in Clark County child sex abuse sting operation
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Those involved were arrested on various crimes, including attempted rape of a child and sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Inflation could be the reason why you paid more for vegetables this summer
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The squeeze of stagnant prices and increasing costs has Wisdom and Imperial worried for the future, if something doesn’t change to make the industry more lucrative.
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Roadway from Cayuse Pass to Stevens Canyon Road will be closed next month at Mount Rainier
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Heads up to those planning on visiting Mount Rainier National Park next month.
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King County awards woman $21.5M in settlement over near-death dog mauling
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This settlement is reportedly the largest amount that King County has paid out to settle a personal injury lawsuit.
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Microsoft terminates two employees after Pro-Palestinian protesters breach
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Microsoft says it has fired two employees after a breach occurred at Microsoft’s headquarters on Tuesday.
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Expect price increases! Tax exemption on low-cost orders ends Friday
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A tax exemption on low-cost shipments from other countries is set to end on Friday, and it’s likely to make your orders and purchases more expensive.
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Warrant issued for cargo captain accused of BUI after failure to appear in court
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If he appears in court or is arrested, bail could be reduced. Currently, there is a $10,000 warrant for his arrest.
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Gov. Ferguson issues emergency proclamation for White River Bridge, estimates $2M in repairs
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson issued an emergency proclamation in King and Pierce counties Wednesday on the White River Bridge after a semi-truck caused severe damage on Aug. 18.
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Trips for ferry travel during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend
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This Labor Day, expect long waits for ferries, just as you would for any other mode of travel during this holiday.
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Photos: Annunciation School shooting
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Shots rang out at Annunciation School, a Catholic school serving PreK through 8th grade, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Mason County deputies search for missing man last seen in Thurston County
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The Mason County Sheriff’s Office says they are searching for a 35-year-old man who has been missing for several months.
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Pierce County volunteer search & rescue team needs help replacing old equipment
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Pierce County 4x4 Search & Rescue is asking for the community’s help in replacing critical equipment used during their operations.
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