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Washington state says Geo Group refuses to let health inspectors into detention facility
Washington state has asked a federal judge to force private prison operator The Geo Group to allow health inspectors into…
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Shots fired near Yesler Community Center following Mayor Wilson’s news conference, police say
According to Seattle police, multiple bullets struck the building. No injuries were reported.
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Couple charged with stealing $2.6 million from dead man’s Issaquah estate
Both suspects are currently out of state but are expected to face a court date in Seattle soon.
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announces sweeping investment plan for child care and education
Mayor Wilson announced expansions to the city’s preschool program, free school meals for students and free mental health care for…
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Barn owl trapped in Burlington Amazon warehouse dies after capture
Officials said the owl may have been malnourished after not eating since entering the warehouse last week.
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Starbucks says higher gas prices aren’t yet dampening customers’ enthusiasm
Starbucks said Tuesday that customers are responding to improved service in its stores, which saw better-than-expected sales in the company’s…
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Deputies investigate ‘active shooting’ in Olympia; nearby schools on lockdown
Authorities are asking drivers to expect road closures in the area and use alternate routes.
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Tacoma infant died from sharp force injuries, medical examiner says
Detectives began investigating after the infant was brought to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
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Man shot in West Seattle
Seattle police are investigating the shooting. No information about a suspect was available.
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Seattle metro gas prices hit record-high $5.72 per gallon
Feeling pain at the pump? Gas prices are the highest they have ever been in Seattle.
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