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The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help solve a holiday mystery, after 78 trees vanished from the Snow Shoe Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm near Puyallup.

December 13, 2019 at 4:29 pm

Police arrest man they say stole Christmas trees from farm outside Puyallup

Federal Way police busted a Christmas crime operation Friday, nabbing a man they said stole dozens of Christmas trees from a farm near Puyallup, as well...

December 12, 2019 at 5:29 pm

Man shot, killed by Renton police sergeant responding to liquor violation

A Renton police sergeant approached a man Thursday about a possible liquor violation and fatally shot him, after police said the man pulled out what...

At a King County Council meeting December 10, 2019, Nadia Simpson, right, back to camera, gives her first hand account of the continual harassment by homeless people outside the 3rd Avenue entrance to the King County Courthouse.
Listening intently are County Council members from left, Pete Von Reichbauer, Larry Gossett, Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Kathy Lambert. In attendance but not shown is Council member Rod Dembowski. 212370

December 10, 2019 at 8:25 pm

Safety concerns at downtown courthouse: Is the answer to spend $600K more on security? WATCH

Officials have discussed concerns about security outside the downtown courthouse for years, but they've gained a sense of urgency after a Nov. 27 assault, in...

December 6, 2019 at 4:42 pm

Man stabbed by stranger while raking leaves in Central District, police say

A man was stabbed by a stranger while working in the yard of his Central District home Friday, according to Seattle police. The victim, who...

December 6, 2019 at 4:07 pm

Man dies in Ballard motorcycle crash

A 29-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Ballard on Friday afternoon, according to Seattle officials. Seattle Police detectives do not believe other vehicles...

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December 5, 2019 at 7:18 pm

Motorcyclist killed in crash near Auburn, impairment not believed to be a factor

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Susan Desmond-Hellmann is welcomed as the new CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with a meet and greet at the foundation headquarters in Seattle, WA on May 2, 2014. Susan Desmond-Hellmann speaking to the crowd.

December 5, 2019 at 4:47 pm

Gates Foundation CEO, first with medicine and science background, steps down after 5 years

Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann is stepping down as CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after more than five years in the role, the foundation...

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December 4, 2019 at 7:02 pm

Pedestrian critically hurt after being struck by vehicle in downtown Seattle

A 60-year-old pedestrian was critically injured after a vehicle struck her as she was crossing a street in downtown Seattle on Wednesday evening. The driver...

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NEW AMAZON CAMPUS IN SOUTH LAKE UNION, INCLUDING NEW TOM DOUGLAS RESTAURANTS – 032211

The interior of the Brave Horse Tavern, in South Lake Union. Photographed on Tuesday, March 22, 2011.

December 4, 2019 at 2:53 pm

Dozens sickened in norovirus outbreak associated with Brave Horse Tavern in South Lake Union

Public-health officials are investigating an outbreak associated with Brave Horse Tavern in South Lake Union that has sickened 43 people.

December 3, 2019 at 6:43 am

2 pedestrians killed by Sounder trains Tuesday, another may have been struck

Multiple Sounder trains were delayed heading into Seattle from the south and north Tuesday morning.