Washington's Top Stories On Patch This Past Week

WASHINGTON — Corporate politics in Seattle, central Washington wildfires, and a variety of notable crimes: There were plenty of significant news happenings across the state over the past week, but these are a few that graced the pages of Patch.com.

Cal Anderson Killing Happened After Fight Over Lighter: Police

• A 25-year-old woman was stabbed twice by a Fife man, according to police. An argument over a lighter preceded the violence.

ReachNow Ending Car Share 'Effective Immediately'

• ReachNow says the cancellation of car-sharing in Seattle and Portland is due to a "realignment" within BMW and Daimler.

Heart Medication Stolen From Puyallup Porch

• Ron Kraft posted a home surveillance video of the brazen porch theft on his Facebook page, asking for help to identify the suspect.

Who Amazon Employees Are Supporting In 2019 Seattle Council Race

• Aside from Amazon's corporate campaign donations, individual employees are boosting a select-few candidates in 2019 Council races.

Powerline Fire: Crews Capture 'Fire Whirl' In Midst Of Blaze

• Fire authorities battling the Powerline Fire in Grant County on Tuesday said firefighting resources have been reduced as the blaze slows.

'Challenging' Part Of Viaduct Removal Begins In Pioneer Square

• An already complicated job is about to get harder. Crews this week will start taking down the SR 99 viaduct in Pioneer Square.