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November 13, 2018 at 6:00 am

Washington State Patrol detective violated woman’s rights with ruse, hidden cameras, court rules

Kathleen Whalen thought she was doing her civic duty by helping the detective investigate an identity-theft ring. In reality, she was unwittingly helping him build...

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November 9, 2018 at 7:38 am

Police investigate late Thursday shooting in Pioneer Square

The shooting occurred as Sounders fans were filtering through Pioneer Square after the game finished.

Tree-lined Montlake Cut cast shadows as crew teams compete in the 39th annual Head of the Lake event, Nov. 4, 2018, in Seattle. The racing included almost 500 boats and 2500 participants from across the country ranging in age from teens to over 80. The one-day event happened along a three mile course expanding into Lake Union and ending in Union Bay, and included a backdrop of fall colors in the Montlake Cut, pictured. Last year’s event had November snow, but as race director Janet Walker said of this year’s event, “This is the weather we pray for.” 208374

November 9, 2018 at 6:59 am

Mittens and mufflers: Cool temps, clear skies ahead for weekend

Saturday and Sunday are forecast to be mostly sunny with a chance of fog in the morning.

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November 7, 2018 at 6:00 am

Washington prison inmate awarded $549,000 after he’s denied pain medication for multiple sclerosis

A federal jury found that three prison medical staffers showed "deliberate indifference" to Etienne Choquette's pain and medical needs when they refused to allow him...

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Jurors in the Ride the Ducks civil trial took a field trip Tuesday to a West Marginal Way warehouse in Seattle to view the wreckage of the charter bus and Ducks vehicle 6.
Five people died and dozens were injured in the Sept. 24, 2015, crash.

November 6, 2018 at 5:28 pm

Jurors in Ride the Ducks trial leave courthouse to view vehicles damaged in deadly crash

Jurors in the Ride the Ducks trial took a field trip Tuesday to a warehouse on West Marginal Way in Seattle where they silently viewed the wreckage...

A memorial for Mukilteo shooting victims, including Anna Bui, is shown at Kamiak High School, Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Mukilteo.

October 29, 2018 at 4:10 pm

Brother of girl killed at Mukilteo house party sues shooter, parents, party hosts, gun seller

The lawsuit comes as Washington state voters consider Initiative 1639, a ballot measure that would bar anyone under the age of 21 from buying a...

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October 25, 2018 at 4:09 pm

Washington state pays $19 million to settle abuse case that left child paralyzed and blind

It is believed to be the largest such settlement involving a single child in Washington state history.

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Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett has been leading the department for just over a year.

Photographed at the Bellevue City Hall and Police Station Thursday April 11, 2016.

October 22, 2018 at 3:04 pm

Bellevue police chief cleared after allegations of sexual assault led to criminal probe

Bothell Police launched a criminal investigation in August into Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett. Investigators cleared him of any wrongdoing and found no substantial evidence...

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Ride the Ducks exhibit 641 in the trial. Video frame from Sept. 24, 2015 duck bus crash. Here you can see the Ride the Ducks turning into the bus lane.

October 16, 2018 at 5:54 pm

Lengthy civil trial begins in 2015 Ride the Ducks crash that killed 5 on Aurora Bridge VIEW

A civil lawsuit filed on behalf of 42 people who were injured or killed in the crash, names Ride the Ducks Seattle, Ride the Ducks...

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October 12, 2018 at 5:59 pm

Federal prison for Clyde Hill couple who used religion to steal $12 million from investors

Federal prosecutors say nearly 60 people fell victim to the couple, who U.S. District Judge Thomas Zilly said specifically targeted religious victims and "used God...