Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 7/30
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Shon Barnes' exit adds another chapter to Seattle Police's revolving door
Barnes would become the eighth Seattle police chief to leave the department since 2000, highlighting ongoing leadership turnover.
Barnes would become the eighth Seattle police chief to leave the department since 2000, highlighting ongoing leadership turnover.
Puyallup, WA man ditches ankle monitor, wanted in armed robbery spree
Tacoma police are searching for a 20-year-old robbery suspect accused of cutting off his GPS ankle monitor and fleeing while awaiting trial.
Tacoma police are searching for a 20-year-old robbery suspect accused of cutting off his GPS ankle monitor and fleeing while awaiting trial.
Did you hear it? Blue Angels practice ahead of Seattle show
Did you hear them? The Blue Angels are back in western Washington, ready to put on a spectacular aerial performance for Seafair Weekend. But many heard their practice runs before the big show!
Did you hear them? The Blue Angels are back in western Washington, ready to put on a spectacular aerial performance for Seafair Weekend. But many heard their practice runs before the big show!
Shon Barnes exit adds another chapter to Seattle police's revolving door
Shon Barnes' departure marks the Seattle Police Department's eighth chief that's left since 2000, raising questions over the city's ability to maintain leadership at the top of its police department.
Shon Barnes' departure marks the Seattle Police Department's eighth chief that's left since 2000, raising questions over the city's ability to maintain leadership at the top of its police department.
Nancy Guthrie case: Sheriff defends investigation six months after disappearance
This weekend will mark six months since Nancy Guthrie vanished from her southern Arizona home, and the search for answers in the case has turned into a fierce debate over the investigation itself.
This weekend will mark six months since Nancy Guthrie vanished from her southern Arizona home, and the search for answers in the case has turned into a fierce debate over the investigation itself.
Seattle leaders reacts to police chief's resignation
The drama behind Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation is sparking reactions well beyond City Hall.
The drama behind Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation is sparking reactions well beyond City Hall.
Tacoma police search for armed robbery suspect
Tacoma police are asking for the public’s help locating a 20-year-old man accused in multiple armed robbery cases after investigators say he removed his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor and disappeared.
Tacoma police are asking for the public’s help locating a 20-year-old man accused in multiple armed robbery cases after investigators say he removed his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor and disappeared.
911 calls from WA floatplane crash released
One week after a Kenmore Air floatplane crashed near Sucia Island, the 911 calls from the moments after the crash have been released.
One week after a Kenmore Air floatplane crashed near Sucia Island, the 911 calls from the moments after the crash have been released.
Seattle police chief resigns, Mayor Wilson assigns interim
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has asked for Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes to resign, and has assigned Andre Sayles to serve as chief in the meantime.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has asked for Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes to resign, and has assigned Andre Sayles to serve as chief in the meantime.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is out: A timeline of city controversy
It's been a wild five days for the City of Seattle, starting off with a devastating shootout at the Bite of Seattle festival, leaving three people dead and several others injured. The controversies that followed led to a showdown between Mayor Katie Wilson and Police Chief Shon Barnes. Here's a timeline of what happened.
It's been a wild five days for the City of Seattle, starting off with a devastating shootout at the Bite of Seattle festival, leaving three people dead and several others injured. The controversies that followed led to a showdown between Mayor Katie Wilson and Police Chief Shon Barnes. Here's a timeline of what happened.
Who is Andre Sayles? What we know about new interim Seattle police chief
Shon Barnes is out as Seattle Police Chief, Mayor Katie Wilson announced Thursday afternoon, and taking the reins as interim police chief is Andre Sayles.
Shon Barnes is out as Seattle Police Chief, Mayor Katie Wilson announced Thursday afternoon, and taking the reins as interim police chief is Andre Sayles.
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson announces resignation of police chief Shon Barnes
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has resigned, and Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as the interim chief. Mayor Wilson and Sayles will hold a press conference at City Hall on Friday at 11 a.m. to discuss the transition and the search for a permanent chief.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has resigned, and Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as the interim chief. Mayor Wilson and Sayles will hold a press conference at City Hall on Friday at 11 a.m. to discuss the transition and the search for a permanent chief.
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson addresses communication failures after Bite of Seattle shooting response
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson accepted the resignation of the city's police chief following communication failures during a recent deadly incident, appointing an interim leader to ensure public safety. Mayor Wilson posted a video statement to Instagram on Thursday, five days after the mass shooting at Bite of Seattle.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson accepted the resignation of the city's police chief following communication failures during a recent deadly incident, appointing an interim leader to ensure public safety. Mayor Wilson posted a video statement to Instagram on Thursday, five days after the mass shooting at Bite of Seattle.
Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka blasts mayor's firing of police chief
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka spoke at a press conference Thursday afternoon following the recent firing of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka spoke at a press conference Thursday afternoon following the recent firing of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.
Washington State Transportation Commission director discusses upcoming discounted toll rates for low-income drivers
Reema Griffith, the executive director for the Washington State Transportation Commission, explains the research and analysis that went in to creating the upcoming discounted toll rates for low-income drivers on SR-509 and SR-167.
Reema Griffith, the executive director for the Washington State Transportation Commission, explains the research and analysis that went in to creating the upcoming discounted toll rates for low-income drivers on SR-509 and SR-167.
Researchers say wildfire seasons are getting worse. Here's why
Researchers like Virginia Iglesias, who is a Research Scientist for the University of Colorado Boulder, say that wildfires are moving faster than they did in the past, and conditions in the West are only making things worse. She gives some reasons as to why she thinks it's happening, and provides some tips on what you can do to mitigate the damage caused by wildfires.
Researchers like Virginia Iglesias, who is a Research Scientist for the University of Colorado Boulder, say that wildfires are moving faster than they did in the past, and conditions in the West are only making things worse. She gives some reasons as to why she thinks it's happening, and provides some tips on what you can do to mitigate the damage caused by wildfires.
Seattle Storm co-owner fined, suspended after spat with Indiana Fever fans
Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been fined and suspended from the team's next five home games, following a heated confrontation with two teenagers at a Seattle Storm-Indiana Fever game on Tuesday.
Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been fined and suspended from the team's next five home games, following a heated confrontation with two teenagers at a Seattle Storm-Indiana Fever game on Tuesday.
Bite of Seattle shooting: No plea entered on charges for 15-year-old suspect
FOX 13 reporter Sam Campbell provides an update after the 15-year-old suspect, who is accused of first-degree assault in connection with the Bite of Seattle shooting, appeared in court on Thursday.
FOX 13 reporter Sam Campbell provides an update after the 15-year-old suspect, who is accused of first-degree assault in connection with the Bite of Seattle shooting, appeared in court on Thursday.
Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes dismissal spurs response from Black community, organization leaders
Black community and organizational leaders have requested a meeting with Mayor Katie Wilson following the dismissal of Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes. Groups like the NAACP and The Urban League Bishop along with Bishop Reginald Witherspoon Sr of Mount Calvary Christian Center are among those believed to be invited to meet with the mayor regarding her decision.
Black community and organizational leaders have requested a meeting with Mayor Katie Wilson following the dismissal of Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes. Groups like the NAACP and The Urban League Bishop along with Bishop Reginald Witherspoon Sr of Mount Calvary Christian Center are among those believed to be invited to meet with the mayor regarding her decision.