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Both inmates have "violent criminal histories," officials said, and would have been given additional "credits" to expedite their release.
Most county beaches once again have a safe ocean water bacteria level, days after up to 8.5 million gallons of waste spilled into the ocean.
The Quadrantids usher in 2022; two total lunar eclipses and three supermoons are also on Orange County's celestial calendar.
As part of the city's "WAKE UP! Newport" series, new superintendent Dr. Wesley Smith will discuss his district's news. Registration is free.
Each letter of "FOCUSED" stands for a department priority, and police said this year's emphasis is on "the community as a whole."
Though city facilities will remain open, officials said getting help online when possible will "help slow the current surge of COVID-19."
Over a week after inclement weather caused hundreds of cancellations and delays, flights in and out of Seattle are still being affected.
The Food and Drug Administration authorization moves boosters for Washington children ages 12-15 a step closer.
In a tweet, Harrell said he takes office with "optimism and excitement" after he was sworn in at his home in a private ceremony.
Multiple people called 911 to report someone had fired a gun inside the club. The incident was one of three weekend shootings in Seattle.
Service was suspended because of recent snowstorms, but officials said clearer roads and milder weather mean buses can travel again.
Starting Jan. 4, only people who are symptomatic or were exposed can be tested. The school cited a high volume of cases in its laboratory.
Find out where to pick up last-minute brunch items from QFC, Sprouts Farmers Markets, Metropolitan Market, and more around Puget Sound.
Ahead of taking office next week, Seattle mayor-elect Bruce Harrell has named a deputy mayor of external relations, chief of staff and more.
In a "Severe Weather Update," the city said crews have been plowing roads since last night and gave updates on closures and cancellations.
Seattle Pacific University has become the latest Pacific Northwest school to temporarily shift to remote learning as COVID-19 cases rise.
The district hopes to reopen in-person on Jan. 3, but is asking parents to prepare "for the possibility of moving to remote learning."
The city is looking for someone to display 120 flower baskets downtown from May 15 to Oct. 31 of 2022, 2023 and 2024. Here's how to apply.
A suspect attacked the employee of a Pioneer Square bar with a sharpened broomstick Monday evening, Seattle police said.
Through the order, County Executive Dow Constantine waived service fees at solid waste facilities, adjusted their operating hours, and more.
