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All lanes reopened after collision on NB I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines,...

All lanes on northbound I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines have reopened after an early-morning collision blocked three lanes. Just before 6 a.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported that all lanes were cleared and a three-mile backup remains. Travelers were urged to use caution throughout the a
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Pass travelers to encounter wintry driving in the Cascades this weekend

It's no secret that our winter snowpack was less than stellar. In many parts of the Cascades, the snowpack peaked at only around 50% to 60% of normal levels by the middle of March. So what do you say we add a bit more to those tallies in the middle...
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Things to do in the Puget Sound area this weekend: Viking Fest, Pierogi Fest,...

Despite a cooldown in the weather, there are plenty of opportunities to learn about cultures from around the world during a few festivals this weekend.
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Harger: San Francisco’s homelessness hit a 15-year low. Seattle’s mayor is running the opposite...

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced his city’s homeless count results this week, standing in front of Hope House, a transitional housing facility in San Francisco run by the Salvation Army. Hope House is sober. If you want to stay there, you don’t use. That detail matters. Because...
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Starbucks to lay off 300 employees, close 3 corporate offices

SEATTLE — Starbucks will lay off about 300 employees and shutter three satellite offices as it looks for cost savings as part of its efforts to bolster the company. The coffee giant announced the layoffs Friday. The impacted support roles are across all corporate divisions in Seattle and the U.S. Jaci Anderson, Starbuc
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Community feedback looms large as Sound Transit considers scaling back projects

SEATTLE — Sound Transit leaders will hear from the public as they continue to weigh major changes to the region’s voter-approved light rail expansion plans, while confronting a multibillion-dollar budget gap. The Sound Transit Board of Directors Executive Committee is holding a special meeting Thursday at 1:30 p.m.,...
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Restaurant News: R+M Desserts brings signature sweets and ice cream to Edmonds

Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. Local chefs Rod Gambassi and Marc Adams announced the grand opening of R+M Desserts on Thursday, May 14, at 403 Main St. in Edmonds. The European-style takeaway boutique will...
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Amazon Now Rolls Out 30-minute Delivery In Seattle And Beyond

Amazon is ramping up its rapid delivery in Seattle, promising groceries and gadgets in 30 minutes or less, while smaller local warehouses replace big fulfillment centers.
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Seattle Beer Garden Employee Accused of Killing Co-Worker

The Seattle beer garden employee has insisted he was acting in self-defense when the incident happened. His bail has been set at $2 million. A Seattle beer garden employee has been accused of killing his co-worker in cold blood. As reported by the New York Post, the body of 25-year-old Quusaa "Q" Margarsa was found ins
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Medical examiner identifies Kent son/father in murder-suicide

Donald Lee Dubuc, 48, shot his father, Michael Lee Dubuc, 69, and then shot himself at their West Hill home in Kent, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office and Kent Police. Donald Dubuc died of gunshot wounds of the head and Michael Dubuc died of a gunshot...

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