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Matt Hargis walks through downed trees behind the Walmart in Port Orchard, Wash., on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, after a tornado touched down. Based on radar imagery and video evidence, a tornado touched down south of Port Orchard shortly before 2 p.m., the National Weather Service in Seattle said on Twitter. (Larry Steagall/Kitsap Sun via AP) WABRE101 WABRE101 WABRE101 (Larry Steagall / The Associated Press) — Matt Hargis walks through downed trees behind the Walmart in Port Orchard, Wash., on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, after a tornado touched down. (Larry Steagall/Kitsap Sun via AP)

Tornado touches down on Kitsap Peninsula, rips roofs off homes, Weather Service says

The tornado touched down and damaged homes near Port Orchard. No injuries were discovered in a primary search, according to the Washington State Patrol. WATCH Updated 7:38 pm

Woman who accused Bellevue police chief of sexual assault now faces criminal charges Updated 6:18 pm
Gonzaga University president denies knowledge of harboring sexually abusive priests Updated 6:11 pm
Defending police reforms, Seattle tells federal judge that reinstatement of officer who punched woman is an ‘outlier’
Burien dentist’s patients should get tested for hepatitis, HIV, state officials say
Boeing explores potential expansion at Paine Field. Could it be for the 797? Updated 7:13 pm
Woman says Washington state Sen. Kevin Ranker threatened to retaliate after she rebuffed advances Updated 6:50 pm

Mayor Jenny Durkan names Sam Zimbabwe as her nominee to be the new SDOT director, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at Seattle City Hall. 208781

Traffic Lab

Mayor Jenny Durkan chooses Sam Zimbabwe, a D.C. transportation official, as new SDOT director

Durkan's pick for the crucial post, if confirmed by the City Council, will take charge as multiple projects are in various stages of development, all with their own significant impacts the city's congested roadways. Updated 5:59 pm

Seahawks

Seahawks Bobby Wagner and Michael Dickson voted to the Pro Bowl, seven others are alternates

Seattle will likely have more players selected to the game but only assured of two after having seven take part each of the last four years. Updated 5:59 pm

The Hyatt Regency Seattle opened this week, making it the largest hotel north of San Francisco. Photographed Monday, December 17, 2018. 208757

Business

Opening Seattle’s largest hotel required heavy preparation, including a 5-ton boulder

The Hyatt Regency Seattle which officially opened Monday, will be the largest hotel in the Northwest — and getting it up and running has required a massive and well-coordinated logistical effort. Updated 7:28 pm