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Ohio derailment raises questions about Washington rail safety

A fiery train derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals in Ohio could be a haunting vision of Washington’s future if rail safety standards...

Rantz: Dem bill lures teens to run away for trans surgeries without parental consent

Washington Democrats have proposed a bill that effectively encourages minors to run away from home to receive gender-affirming, including gender reassignment surgery, without parental...

With new legislation for roundabouts, do you signal when leaving them?

Allowing jaywalking and eliminating the free right turn at certain intersections are all subjects being debated in this legislative session. Now you can add...

Tacoma McCarver Elementary wants to move away from racist name

An elementary school in Tacoma is looking to change its name due to concerns about the namesake’s history of preventing minorities from living in...

Asphalt plant still under fire | Podcast

In this episode: Renton leaders disagree with King County on several environmental and safety aspects of a proposed asphalt plant. LISTEN HERE: You can...

Seattle Storm most valuable WNBA team after selling minority stakes

The Seattle Storm sold minority stakes earlier this week at a WNBA-record value of $151 million, according to the franchise’s communications team. The purchase...

Tacoma Police arrest man suspected of making bombs at his home

Tacoma Police have arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly making and detonating improvised explosive devices at his home. According to the police report, officers...

Car thefts rampant in King, Pierce counties to kick off 2023

Car thefts continue to plague the Puget Sound area, according to new numbers from regional authorities, with officials reporting an average of 81 cars...

Bellevue man arrested after threatening construction workers with rifle

A man accused of threatening construction workers with a semi-automatic rifle was arrested Tuesday, according to Bellevue Police. Police said the 74-year-old man was...

Seattle Police 2022 crime report shows increase in murders, violent crime

A newly-released report from the Seattle Police Department shows violent crime hit a 15-year high in 2022. The number of homicides also rose by...

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