Washington News Wrap for Wednesday, 4/15
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.
Family from Japan has kimonos stolen outside Seattle Center: 'Irreplaceable'
A family came all the way from Japan to perform at the Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival, but ended up dealing with a smash-and-grab by MoPOP.
A family came all the way from Japan to perform at the Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival, but ended up dealing with a smash-and-grab by MoPOP.
West Seattle homeless encampment swept despite mayor's promise
Another sweep just cleared out "Totem Park" in West Seattle. While city officials said the action was necessary, people living there say they were pushed out fast with nowhere to go.
Another sweep just cleared out "Totem Park" in West Seattle. While city officials said the action was necessary, people living there say they were pushed out fast with nowhere to go.
All aboard! Seattle's cruise season starts Friday
Cruise season kicks off in Seattle this week, and it's expected to set a record.
Cruise season kicks off in Seattle this week, and it's expected to set a record.
Off-roading for a cause, Thurston Co. Sheriff’s Jeep Patrol looking for volunteers
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading for a good cause.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading for a good cause.
I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass reopens after collisions, stuck semis
Both directions of I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass have reopened after several cars crashed and semis became stuck in the wintry conditions.
Both directions of I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass have reopened after several cars crashed and semis became stuck in the wintry conditions.
Eric Swalwell faces criminal investigation over new allegations
A House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former Representative Eric Swalwell is likely over after he resigned from Congress, but he could now be facing a criminal investigation.
A House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former Representative Eric Swalwell is likely over after he resigned from Congress, but he could now be facing a criminal investigation.
Thurston County Jeep Patrol: Off-roading for a cause
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol started in the 1970s with more than 70 commissioned officers. Now a citizen-led volunteer team, the patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading to help the community.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol started in the 1970s with more than 70 commissioned officers. Now a citizen-led volunteer team, the patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading to help the community.
Seattle cruise season expected to bring $1 billion impact
The Port of Seattle says two new cruise lines will arrive this season, and all the visitors will generate more than $1 billion.
The Port of Seattle says two new cruise lines will arrive this season, and all the visitors will generate more than $1 billion.
West Seattle homeless encampment swept despite mayor's promise
There are new questions after a homeless encampment in West Seattle was swept, despite Mayor Katie Wilson's promise to take a different approach.
There are new questions after a homeless encampment in West Seattle was swept, despite Mayor Katie Wilson's promise to take a different approach.
Americans seeing bigger refunds on Tax Day
The numbers are still pouring in, but millions of Americans are seeing bigger refunds and lower tax bills this season.
The numbers are still pouring in, but millions of Americans are seeing bigger refunds and lower tax bills this season.
Surveillance video show violent assault during Seattle robbery
New video shows the moment a man violently attacked a worker at a Seattle convenience store before stealing a bottle of wine.
New video shows the moment a man violently attacked a worker at a Seattle convenience store before stealing a bottle of wine.
Accused Romani theft ring member pleads not guilty in court
An alleged Romani crime ring member accused of stealing jewelry and cash from vulnerable victims in the Seattle area pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday.
An alleged Romani crime ring member accused of stealing jewelry and cash from vulnerable victims in the Seattle area pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday.
Costumes stolen from Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival performers
A family traveled nearly 6,000 miles from Japan to Seattle to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival, but their trip to the Emerald City hit a sour note after thieves broke into their van and stole their costumes. As they travel home empty-handed, one local relative is trying to help get their items back.
A family traveled nearly 6,000 miles from Japan to Seattle to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival, but their trip to the Emerald City hit a sour note after thieves broke into their van and stole their costumes. As they travel home empty-handed, one local relative is trying to help get their items back.
US pushes for more peace talks to end Iran war
The White House feels confident about reaching a deal to end the war in Iran, but until then, the two countries will continue fighting an economic battle in the Strait of Hormuz.
The White House feels confident about reaching a deal to end the war in Iran, but until then, the two countries will continue fighting an economic battle in the Strait of Hormuz.
Thunder, rain and waterspouts in Seattle
Wednesday afternoon saw some severe weather conditions, with thunder, heavy rain and hail reported in Seattle, along with a possible waterspout recorded off the coast of Bainbridge Island.
Wednesday afternoon saw some severe weather conditions, with thunder, heavy rain and hail reported in Seattle, along with a possible waterspout recorded off the coast of Bainbridge Island.
Northbound I-5 reopens near Bellingham, WA after landslide
After a landslide closed a portion of the freeway for the month, northbound I-5 officially reopened near Bellingham on Wednesday.
After a landslide closed a portion of the freeway for the month, northbound I-5 officially reopened near Bellingham on Wednesday.
A Super El Niño may be coming — what it could mean for WA
There are growing signals that the Pacific Ocean is shifting toward an El Niño pattern, and possibly a strong one. While this climate phenomenon originates thousands of miles away, its ripple effects could have real consequences for the Pacific Northwest, especially as we head toward wildfire season.
There are growing signals that the Pacific Ocean is shifting toward an El Niño pattern, and possibly a strong one. While this climate phenomenon originates thousands of miles away, its ripple effects could have real consequences for the Pacific Northwest, especially as we head toward wildfire season.
Fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts becomes online treasure trove
For the last four decades, music superfan Aadam Jacobs surreptitiously recorded thousands of concerts, including Nirvana, R.E.M., Depeche Mode and more. Now, he's looking to release them for free.
For the last four decades, music superfan Aadam Jacobs surreptitiously recorded thousands of concerts, including Nirvana, R.E.M., Depeche Mode and more. Now, he's looking to release them for free.
Jury finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation had concert venue monopoly
A Manhattan federal jury concluded that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary held an unlawful monopoly in parts of the live entertainment market after a multi-state lawsuit.
A Manhattan federal jury concluded that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary held an unlawful monopoly in parts of the live entertainment market after a multi-state lawsuit.