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Robbery, pistol whipping in WA leads to arrests and deadly high-speed chase

14 hours ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

One man is dead, and two women are in custody following a robbery and pistol-whipping Wednesday morning in Moses Lake, which led to a deadly high-speed pursuit. The Grant County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) announced the "violent series of events" on social media just before 3 p.m. Wednesday. "This was not a random incident. All parties involved know or are acquainted with one another." Keep reading for a timeline of events, according to the GCSO's press release.
Seattle's Ballard Bridge will close this weekend, more closures ahead

15 hours ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is reminding drivers that the Ballard Bridge will be closed this weekend for spring construction. SDOT crews will close the Ballard Bridge in Seattle this weekend. (Seattle Department of Transportation) The closure is part of a series of weekend shutdowns as crews work on a vital infrastructure project. Read on for detour details and the upcoming closure schedule. Ballard Bridge, 15th Ave.
WA pilot program offers free walk-on ferry rides to San Juan Islands

1 day ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

A new, fare-free way to travel to the San Juan Islands is now available for the next several weeks. WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - 2024/05/19: View of the San Juan Islands from the ferry ride from Friday Harbor to Anacortes, Washington State, United States. Walk-on passenger service began this week aboard a vessel operated by San Juan Safaris, as part of a pilot program funded by the state.
SR-167 to close in both directions later this week in Kent, WA

2 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

State Route 167 will be closed overnight in both directions in Kent at the end of the workweek, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). WSDOT says the closures are part of the SR-167 Corridor Improvements Project, which will upgrade toll equipment and add a new lane to improve traffic flow and create a seamless 50-mile express toll lane system with I-405.
North Cascades Highway in WA reopens to public on Earth Day

2 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

The North Cascades Highway reopened to the public on Earth Day, April 22, offering drivers access through one of Washington’s most scenic routes. Photo: WSDOT (Photo: WSDOT) According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), State Route 20 reopened between the Ross Head trailhead and the Silver Star gate on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The pass had been closed for the winter since Nov. 18, 2024.
How to celebrate Earth Day 2025 in Seattle

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Jim Jensen

The BriefEarth Day, celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2025, raises awareness about environmental protection and the need to preserve natural resources. In 1970, April 22 was chosen for the first Earth Day, aimed at raising awareness about pollution, and quickly gained national media attention. SEATTLE - Earth Day, which honors the environmental movement and promotes the importance of safeguarding our planet’s natural resources, marks its 55th anniversary this year.
Seattle high school student shot, killed in Yakima on Easter Sunday

3 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

Police are searching for a man who shot and killed a Garfield High School student in Yakima on Easter Sunday. According to the Yakima Herald-Republic, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) said at around 2 a.m., officers were notified that an 18-year-old victim from Seattle was being treated for a gunshot wound at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital, where he later died. Authorities say he was shot after a fight near the corner of South Keys Road and West Birchfield Road.
Archdiocese of Seattle honors Pope Francis after death at 88

3 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

The Archdiocese of Seattle is offering its condolences after Pope Francis died at 88 on Easter Monday. In a Monday morning announcement, the Vatican confirmed Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and sovereign of Vatican City, had died. "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church," said Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo.
1 dead, 2 still missing after boat capsizes near Neah Bay, WA

6 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for two overdue boaters off Neah Bay after discovering a third boater dead and the capsized vessel on Thursday.
Man shot in South Seattle, multiple homes and cars struck

6 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured and damaged homes and cars in South Seattle on Thursday evening. What we know: According to the Seattle Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire near 29th Avenue South and South Genesee Street around 10:26 p.m. At the scene, officers found 31 shell casings, along with bullet damage to three cars and two townhomes.