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‘Nothing should have happened to any of us’: A sexual assault case at WSU highlights gaps in how colleges respond to misconduct
The Seattle Times compiled data about nearly 500 sexual misconduct investigations at Washington's public universities, offering a glimpse into a system that mostly operates behind closed doors. → Read More
Seattle Children’s releases few details from completed investigation into systemic racism
Seattle Children's hospital has yet to release former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's findings after an investigation into systemic racism at the institution, as recommended by the committee that oversaw the assessment. → Read More
Edouardo Jordan, acclaimed Seattle chef, accused by 15 women of sexual misconduct or unwanted touching
Multiple people told The Seattle Times that James Beard Award-winning chef Edouardo Jordan groped or behaved inappropriately toward women in the restaurant industry. Jordan denies some allegations against him and says he doesn’t remember others. → Read More
1 dead, 3 injured in early morning Tacoma shooting
Four people were shot in Tacoma early Saturday and one died, according to the Tacoma Police Department. Police responded to reports of a shooting at a business in the 3600... → Read More
Seattle police search for shooting suspect in Rainier Beach neighborhood
Seattle police are searching for a shooting suspect in the 5300 block of South Creston Street Sunday night, according to the police department. → Read More
At least 80 UW students in fraternities test positive for coronavirus, a foreboding sign for college reopenings
As the University of Washington's Greek system sees an break of COVID-19, experts say it is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall without proper measures. → Read More
As coronavirus spreads, King County recommends companies allow employees to work remotely when possible
Officials are recommending, though not mandating, that people at a higher risk of developing serious symptoms from COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, stay home and avoid large groups (defined as 10 or more people). → Read More
Faulty tests, red tape let coronavirus spread quietly for weeks in Washington, experts say
Among the issues: A problem with the federally approved testing kits initially supplied to state public health laboratories across the nation last month didn't work well and stymied testing for, and recognition of, the virus' spread in Washington. → Read More
First days at the heart of an outbreak: Life Care nursing home becomes national epicenter of coronavirus
Of the 18 total COVID-19 cases to emerge in Washington state, nine have been linked to Life Care Center nursing home, officials said. Some 50 people were being monitored for signs of the illness, officials said over the weekend. → Read More
Eastbound I-90 reopened near Snoqualmie Pass after collisions; drivers warned to exercise caution
Eastbound lanes on Interstate 90 were closed for about an hour and a half Wednesday afternoon near Snoqualmie Pass after spinouts and collisions. The lanes were closed around 4 p.m.... → Read More
Stevens Pass closed after trees fall in heavy snow; more snow is expected
Stevens Pass closed Monday afternoon after about a dozen trees fell because of heavy snow, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The pass closed around 2:30 p.m. from... → Read More
Man riding motorcycle dies in Ballard
A 29-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Ballard on Friday afternoon, according to Seattle officials. Seattle Police detectives do not believe other vehicles were involved in the crash, which occurred in the 6000 block of Seaview Avenue Northwest... → Read More
Man seriously injured after being shot outside Rainier Valley business
A man shot outside a business in Rainier Valley Wednesday night is in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center. The man, who is in his 20s, told police he was... → Read More
Officials seek cellphone records as they investigate cause of fatal shuttle crash near Sea-Tac airport
The collision occurred on International Boulevard just north of South 176th Street about 1 p.m. on July 25. One shuttle passenger was killed. → Read More
After ailing horse found in Maple Valley dies, officials search for owner
King County officials are hoping to identify the owner of a horse that died Monday after being found apparently starved in Maple Valley last week. The approximately 20-year-old gelding was... → Read More
Semitruck crash blocks 4 lanes of I-5 in South Seattle
A fiery collision involving a semitruck was blocking all but the far right lane on Interstate 5 in South Seattle Thursday night. Washington State Patrol Trooper Chase Van Cleave estimated the other lanes would reopen around midnight. At 9:30 p.m.,... → Read More
Man’s body found in Renton homeless camp after fire, police say
A man was found dead in what appeared to be a homeless camp that caught fire in Renton on Tuesday, according to police. A Renton police officer reported seeing smoke in the 1900 block of Oakesdale Avenue Southwest about 5... → Read More
Man dies after suffering brain injury in Pioneer Square fight
Police identified the other man involved in the fight and referred the case to prosecutors. → Read More
21-year-old arrested in fatal University District stabbing
Seattle police arrested a 21-year-old man Wednesday in connection with a fatal stabbing in the University District last week. Police say they think that the man knew the victim, 20-year-old John J. Miller, and that they got into a brief argument... → Read More
Jay Inslee drops out of presidential race
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday on MSNBC that he's dropping out of the presidential race. This story will be updated. → Read More