Washington News Wrap for Monday, 7/20
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.
Renton, WA police search for thief who stole kid's birthday bike
Renton police are asking for help identifying a thief who stole a surprise birthday gift from a family's front porch.
Renton police are asking for help identifying a thief who stole a surprise birthday gift from a family's front porch.
Data reveals hiring discrepancy with tribal police, fired officers
A new investigation reveals fired police officers in Washington are disproportionately hired from tribal police departments for their next jobs. The outlet InvestigateWest helped discover the disparity, saying the rate is four times higher than a non-tribal law enforcement department.
A new investigation reveals fired police officers in Washington are disproportionately hired from tribal police departments for their next jobs. The outlet InvestigateWest helped discover the disparity, saying the rate is four times higher than a non-tribal law enforcement department.
Wildfire smoke and high heat bring health warnings to Western WA
Wildfire smoke and temperatures climbing into the 90s are settling into Western Washington, creating hazardous conditions for sensitive groups across the region.
Wildfire smoke and temperatures climbing into the 90s are settling into Western Washington, creating hazardous conditions for sensitive groups across the region.
The 'Jimothy' effect: Seattle raccoon inspires mural, food bank donations
Viral raccoon ‘Jimothy’ has become an unlikely internet celebrity, inspiring artwork, a neighborhood mural and thousands of dollars in donations to the Ballard Food Bank.
Viral raccoon ‘Jimothy’ has become an unlikely internet celebrity, inspiring artwork, a neighborhood mural and thousands of dollars in donations to the Ballard Food Bank.
'Jimothy' the Seattle raccoon goes viral
A peculiar little raccoon has taken the internet by storm, and now he's become an unlikely celebrity in Seattle. FOX 13's Lauren Donovan shows how "Jimothy" is winning hearts, and even giving back to the community.
A peculiar little raccoon has taken the internet by storm, and now he's become an unlikely celebrity in Seattle. FOX 13's Lauren Donovan shows how "Jimothy" is winning hearts, and even giving back to the community.
A massive federal housing law went into effect: What it means for WA
Local experts say the recently enacted 21st Century Road to Housing Act could help with Washington’s overall housing inventory, but the impacts will not be immediate.
Local experts say the recently enacted 21st Century Road to Housing Act could help with Washington’s overall housing inventory, but the impacts will not be immediate.
Gas prices spike as US oil reserves hit new low
Gas prices are back to $5 a gallon in Seattle and the national average is back at $4, as the U.S. emergency stockpile of oil hits a 43-year low.
Gas prices are back to $5 a gallon in Seattle and the national average is back at $4, as the U.S. emergency stockpile of oil hits a 43-year low.
Seattle realtor group pushes for portable mortgage
A Seattle real estate group says portable mortgage is something the US. should consider, as it could motivate homeowners who are reluctant to sell because of higher interest rates to put their homes on the market, leading to more inventory.
A Seattle real estate group says portable mortgage is something the US. should consider, as it could motivate homeowners who are reluctant to sell because of higher interest rates to put their homes on the market, leading to more inventory.
Andy Burnham sworn in as new UK prime minister
For the seventh time in just 10 years, the United Kingdom has a new prime minister. Andy Burnham, who was sworn in on Monday, says he wants to hit the ground running.
For the seventh time in just 10 years, the United Kingdom has a new prime minister. Andy Burnham, who was sworn in on Monday, says he wants to hit the ground running.
Renton police searching for dirt bike package thief
Renton police are asking for help identifying the suspect who stole a huge box off a family's front porch, which contained a dirt bike.
Renton police are asking for help identifying the suspect who stole a huge box off a family's front porch, which contained a dirt bike.
Wildfire smoke, high temperatures settle into western Washington
Wildfire smoke and higher temperatures are creating hazardous conditions for sensitive groups in western Washington, and officials are reminding the public to stay prepared.
Wildfire smoke and higher temperatures are creating hazardous conditions for sensitive groups in western Washington, and officials are reminding the public to stay prepared.
Man shot to death in Fairwood, deputies investigate
The King County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Fairwood near Renton Sunday night.
The King County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Fairwood near Renton Sunday night.
Tukwila leaders weighs camping ban with heavy penalties
The Tukwila City Council will soon vote on an ordinance that could outlaw camping on city property, making it a misdemeanor for refusing to leave, which could result in jail time or hefty fines.
The Tukwila City Council will soon vote on an ordinance that could outlaw camping on city property, making it a misdemeanor for refusing to leave, which could result in jail time or hefty fines.
US strikes targets inside Iran after 2 American soldiers killed
The U.S. is carrying out another night of strikes on Iran, trying to open the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's retaliation on American allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
The U.S. is carrying out another night of strikes on Iran, trying to open the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's retaliation on American allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
Man shot, killed by King County deputies after SeaTac crash
Few details have been released after a man was fatally shot by King County Sheriff's deputies early Monday morning, with the investigation still underway.
Few details have been released after a man was fatally shot by King County Sheriff's deputies early Monday morning, with the investigation still underway.
Seattle Fleet Week starts this week
Expect the waters around Seattle to fill up with boats. Seattle Fleet Week starts this week.
Expect the waters around Seattle to fill up with boats. Seattle Fleet Week starts this week.
Lake Chelan drowning victim identified as Snohomish County, WA man
Weeks later, the body of a man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4 has been recovered and identified by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. The death was ruled accidental.
Weeks later, the body of a man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4 has been recovered and identified by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. The death was ruled accidental.
Tukwila, WA passes city camping ban with jail time, $1k fine
The Tukwila City Council passed an ordinance to make camping on city property a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
The Tukwila City Council passed an ordinance to make camping on city property a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Wheelchair boxing gym empowers local veterans
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs has officially opened the nation's first wheelchair-accessible boxing gym at a Port Orchard veterans home to improve residents' physical function and cognitive health.
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs has officially opened the nation's first wheelchair-accessible boxing gym at a Port Orchard veterans home to improve residents' physical function and cognitive health.