Dynamite, Floods and Feuds: Washington’s forgotten river wars

Local history shows western Washington has experienced catastrophic flooding before, just not within most people’s lifetimes.

Monitoring flood levels in Tukwila, WA after levee failure
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Crews in Tukwila are continuing to monitor a levee along the Green River after it failed Monday afternoon, prompting a rare Flash Flood Warning that led residents to evacuate immediately.

Crews monitoring levee failure in Tukwila, WA
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Crews in Tukwila are continuing to monitor a levee along the Green River after it failed yesterday afternoon.

Levee breach prompts Flash Flood Warning in King County, WA
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After a levee along the Green River failed in Tukwila, a Flash Flood Warning went out for the surrounding area due to "life-threatening" flooding risks.

Flash Flood Warning canceled for King County after levee breaks
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A Flash Flood Warning that was triggered for portions of south King County have been canceled after a levee along the Green River failed in Tukwila on Monday, prompting evacuations across multiple cities.

Levee failure along Green River triggers “go now” evacuations in Tukwila and Kent
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A levee failure along the Green River prompted immediate evacuation orders for parts of Tukwila and Kent on Monday, closing roads and flooding an industrial area as crews worked urgently to plug the breach with sand and gravel.

WA Gov. Ferguson updates public on flooding response

Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference on Friday as communities across Washington deal with severe flooding conditions due to an enduring atmospheric river this week.

Suspect vehicle in deadly shooting crashes in Seattle
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Just under 24 hours since a man was shot and killed while sitting inside a car in a Safeway parking lot, Tukwila police located the suspected vehicle and arrested two people in it. A search is on for a third person, and Tukwila PD can't yet confirm that the occupants in the vehicle were involved in yesterday's shooting.

WA troopers ask public for help finding deadly hit-and-run driver

Troopers with the Washington State Patrol are hoping to find the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Tukwila. The car involved was a black Lexus SUV.

AG: ‘Prolific’ WA retail thief sentenced to 13 years in prison

The Washington State Attorney General's Office announced that a prolific organized retail thief was sentenced Monday to 13 years in prison following a string of burglaries across western Washington.

Chili cookoff raises funds for Domestic Violence Survivors Network (DAWN)
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A Tukwila, Washington chili cookoff is helping raise funds and awareness for the Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Seattle police arrest woman accused of sexually abusing 7-year-old girl

A 20-year-old Tukwila woman was arrested after a Seattle police and Washington Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation found she was allegedly sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl and sharing the abuse online.

WA sues 'bikini barista' stand owner over sexual harassment, wage theft allegations

The Washington State Attorney General's office is suing the owner of four "bikini barista" coffee stands for allegedly subjecting female employees to sexual harassment, retaliation and wage theft.

Hundreds rally for disabled veteran outside Tacoma, WA ICE Detention Center

Hundreds of people showed up at the Northwest Detention Center on Sunday in Tacoma to protest the ICE detainment of a husband and father of two, Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry. 

US Army veteran taken into ICE custody in WA
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An immigration hearing ends with a U.S. Army veteran and permanent resident in ICE custody. He was born in Pakistan, is a Green Card holder and has lived in the United States for 25 years.

WSP Aviation Unit helps catch reckless drivers in two separate chases
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The Washington State Patrol's aviation unit, "Smokey," assisted troopers in tracking and arresting two separate suspects who attempted to elude law enforcement during dangerous pursuits over the weekend.