Kristen Drew
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Seattle, WA, United States
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Alaska Airlines changes policy for emotional support animals
SEA-TAC, Wash. -- More changes are coming if you want to travel with your pet. Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to change its policy for emotional support animals. The airline doesn't have an issue with service dogs, but the company is changing its ru → Read More
Families told to leave Tacoma apartments: 'It's so scary it brings tears to my eyes'
TACOMA, Wash. -- Dozens of people at a Tacoma apartment complex are scrambling to find somewhere to live after their building was sold, and they were given notice to leaveThey didn’t did give us enough time to save money to get out, said tenant William Pet → Read More
Marysville voters could be asked to approve higher sales tax for new jail, police station
MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- Voters could soon be asked to approve a new, higher sales tax in Marysville, and city leaders say they need the tax to build a new jail and police station.When someone is booked into the Marysville jail the booking process begins on a → Read More
Money stolen from Port Orchard church, then an anonymous angel comes forward
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. -- Port Orchard police are investigating a bold break-in: Someone stole money from the Bethany Lutheran Church on Easter Sunday.It was kind of frustrating, said Ryan Circelli who is part of the church's youth group.The despair, however, → Read More
'We don't know how many he sent,' prosecutor says on suspicious package case
SEATTLE -- The 43-year-old Everett man who was charged earlier this week after he allegedly sent suspicious packages to military installations in Washington, D.C. appeared in U.S. District Court on Friday in Seattle and was ordered detained.Thanh Cong Phan → Read More
Snohomish agencies, experts join together to solve missing kids cases
EVERETT, Wash. -- It was 23 years ago when 7-year-old Roxanne Doll was abducted from her south Everett home. Her body was discovered a week later in brush on a hillside.It's something that we hope never happens, said Everett Police Lt. Jeraud Irving who un → Read More
Pierce County detectives on violent crimes: 'It's got to end'
TACOMA, Wash. -- When Gary Sanders returned home from Portland last Friday night after a trip with his son, he got a call that he was needed at work. Sanders, a detective sergeant with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, was heading out to helpt at an → Read More
Police need help finding man suspected of boat burglary at Fisherman's Terminal
SEATTLE -- The Port of Seattle Police need help identifying a guy who was caught on camera stealing from a boat at Fishermen's Terminal, and it's possible that there could be other victims.It just disturbs that sense of peace of being on the boat, said San → Read More
No arrests made months after woman killed inside home near Everett
EVERETT, Wash. -- It's been five months since a woman was shot and killed inside a home near Everett with three children inside, but no arrest has been made in the case.It t just doesn't feel fair, said the victim's sister Amanda Lewis.Alisha Canales-McGui → Read More
Man arrested in Bremerton shooting served prison time for 2014 stabbing
BREMERTON, Wash. -- A 29-year-old woman is in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center after a shooting in Bremerton, and police think the guy who pulled the trigger is the same man who stabbed a stranger a few years ago.It's really a mystery to all → Read More
West Seattle rallies to save a community icon
SEATTLE -- West Seattle is rallying to help the owners of a coffee shop who are trying to save their business.The property where C & P Coffee Company is located was listed for sale last month, but the owners can't afford the down payment costs on their own → Read More
'I'm not supposed to be burying my child:' Kent mother loses second child to shooting
KENT, Wash. -- For Patrice Thomas, the grief is unimaginable.She has lost two children to gun violence. Their deaths were only six months apart.There's no words that I can describe what I'm going through right now, she said. That's a mother's nightmare, wo → Read More
'He was just a happy kid,' says mother of son killed in quadruple murder in Kitsap
When Carly Schaap talks about her son, Hunter, she glows.“He was just a happy kid. You couldn’t catch him without a smile on his face,” Schaap said. Behind Schaap’s smile, though, there’s a lot of pain. Hunter was murdered one year ago. He was just 16 year → Read More
Third person charged in deputy's death held on $2M bail
TACOMA, Wash. -- Dressed in an anti-suicide smock, Samantha Jones made her first appearance in Pierce County court on Wednesday for the murder of Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney. Jones is one of three people now charged in in the crime.Acc → Read More
Vigil marks 19-year anniversary since toddler's disappearance
TACOMA, Wash. -- It's been nearly two decades since Teekah Lewis disappeared at a bowling alley in Tacoma when she was 2 years old, but Lewis’ family is still waiting for answers, and police don't have any leads.It was Jan. 23, 1999, when Teekah disappear → Read More
'It's a little disturbing': Homemade metal spikes found strewn across roads in Kitsap Coun
POULSBO, Wash. -- A Poulsbo Fire engine was damaged by a metal spike in the road while responding to a call, but firefighters don't think it was an accident after they found out that more spikes were found in North Kitsap County.Poulsbo firefighters were d → Read More
'It was incredible': 4-year-old boy gets to meet firefighters who helped save him
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. -- A 4-year-old boy who was saved by his mother's and firefighters' CPR efforts got to meet the first responders who were there to help.It was incredible, said mom Stephanie Lentell. I underestimated the emotional impact facing these fi → Read More
'The most terrifying thing I've ever done:' Mom trained in CPR saves son's life
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - A Port Orchard mom, who was trained in CPR, saved her son's life during an emergency in November, and now she's on a mission to get other people certified.The most terrifying thing I've ever done was CPR on my 4-year-old, said Stephan → Read More
'I feel lucky,' says woman who jumped from balcony to survive fire
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- A woman who broke her back after jumping from a second-story balcony to escape a Christmas morning fire in Factoria is still recovering in the hospital.She was one of five people treated for injuries after the fire broke out around 4:30 → Read More
Seattle school buses will be back on roads after one-day strike
SEATTLE -- Bus drivers are expected back on the road Thursday morning after a one-day strike in Seattle.At least 150 drivers, employed by First Student, were protesting what they call unfair labor practices. Roughly 400 drivers got wage increases last year → Read More