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Family friendly events happening around Seattle this weekend

Tomorrow marks the 63rd anniversary of the devastating Columbus Day Storm of 1962, also known as the "Big Blow," which remains the strongest non-tropical windstorm ever to hit the contiguous U.S. A retired National Weather Service meteorologist describes the storm, which brought winds up to 150 mph, killed 46 people, and caused widespread damage, noting that a similar storm today would impact a population nearly six times larger.

Seattle City Council candidate Dionne Foster spoke with FOX 13 about the need for more progressive revenue, or in other words, new taxes to pay for public safety, homelessness, and social housing.

Volunteers of America Western Washington needs help staffing cold weather shelters across the county from Nov. 1 to March 31. Volunteers assist with shelter setup, greeting guests, and serving meals in locations including Monroe, Snohomish, and Lynnwood.

Copper wire thefts are causing power outages and infrastructure damage for public utilities and telecom companies, escalating to a "crisis" in places like Mason County.

An Amazon delivery driver charged with first-degree assault after allegedly shooting a USPS worker in the face in Everett is undergoing a mental health evaluation.

Pierce County deputies are investigating a homicide after a man and woman were found dead inside a home in Spanaway late Thursday night.

A man is dead following a shooting in Tacoma near South Warner Street, not far from Cheney Stadium. Tacoma police were called to the scene around noon and found the man unresponsive with a gunshot wound.