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Man sentenced for federal gun, drug charges after acquittal in Seattle mass shooting

SEATTLE — The man who was acquitted of murder for his role in a mass shooting in Seattle is now headed to federal prison after being convicted of gun and drug charges. At a hearing in U.S. District Court on Wednesday morning, a judge sentenced 30-year-old Marquise Tolbert to 39 months in prison followed by three...
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14 Washington Bakeries That Empty The Case Before Lunch

I believe there’s a kind of magic in arriving at a bakery just as the doors open and watching the display, dozens of loaves, pastries, buns, shrink before your eyes. In Washington state, many bakeries wage a daily battle against time: their best stuff vanishes by midday. These fourteen places taught me to prioritize...
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King County tackles surge in juvenile crime with intervention program

SEATTLE — King County charged 892 juveniles with crimes last year, a nearly threefold increase from 2021, prompting prosecutors and schools to launch a coordinated intervention strategy aimed at preventing youth violence before it escalates. The dramatic rise in juvenile cases — from 339 in 2021 to a peak...
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Arrest of Armed Youths at Seattle Apartments Leads to Discovery of Weapon Stockpile

Last week, a tense scenario involving armed suspects unfolded at the Lake Washington Apartments, leading to the arrest of several youths and the recovery of a worrying array of weapons. According to the Seattle Police Department's Blotter, patrol officers were responding to a tip about an armed individual on...
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Idaho judge bars the release of graphic photos from crime scene where Bryan Kohberger...

BOISE, Idaho - An Idaho judge is blocking the release of some graphic photos taken by investigators after Bryan Kohberger killed four University of Idaho students in 2022. Second District Judge Megan Marshall made the ruling Wednesday, saying the dissemination of "incredibly disturbing" photos across the internet —...
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New WA sales tax starts Wednesday

Starting Wednesday, the state retail sales tax will expand. This will impact thousands of companies in outstate.
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Man with gunshot wound walks into Harborview, police investigating nearby shooting

Officers were called to the hospital after the man arrived at the ER with a gunshot wound to his back.
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Mayor Harrell Seeks New Architect for Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board in Seattle

The Mayor’s office is seeking a new architect to join the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. The architect will review and advise on changes in the district, including signage and new construction plans. The board helps preserve the historical character of the Ballard Avenue area, according to the Seattle...
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Rare marionette of Seattle tattoo artist stolen in Pike Place Market break-in

A one-of-a-kind piece of artwork got snatched from a shop during a break-in at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, and the owner is offering a reward to get it back. Someone smashed their way into Madame Lazonga’s Tattoo on Thursday night or possibly Friday morning. Among the items taken...
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Prosecuting attorney to address firearms and violence in King County schools

SEATTLE — The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office says its strategy to make schools safer is getting positive feedback, while acknowledging there’s more work to do because, although overall gun violence is down in King County, there was a boosted number of school-aged shooting victims between 2020 and 2024, the...

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