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Actress Megan Hilty says sister was on floatplane that crashed

The Broadway and TV star’s sister Lauren Hilty was among those killed in a floatplane crash off Whidbey Island.

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Washington Supreme Court OKs virtual life term for teen

This comes one year after the court ruled virtual life sentences were unconstitutional for teenage killers.

  • Sep 8, 2022
  • By Wire Service
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Kiarra Williams of LaConner, Washington, passes a rock to her mother, Marcia Julius, at Kiket Island on Aug. 12.

Swinomish Tribe builds modern clam garden, reviving practice

A knee-high, 200-foot-long rock wall on Kiket Island in Skagit County captures sediment and expands habitat for butter clams and littleneck clams. It’s believed to be the first new clam garden in two centuries.

  • Sep 8, 2022
  • By Wire Service
Kiarra Williams of LaConner, Washington, passes a rock to her mother, Marcia Julius, at Kiket Island on Aug. 12.
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Personal items to be returned to families of Whidbey Island seaplane crash victims

The National Transportation Safety Board declined to say what personal items were found.

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Witnesses recall Whidbey Island plane crash, rescue efforts

At least five boats of witnesses raced to the crash site in hopes of saving those aboard the aircraft.

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A Coast Guard cutter searches for a crashed chartered floatplane near Mutiny Bay Monday afternoon in Freeland, Washington on September 5, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

911 calls for Whidbey Island seaplane crash detail chaotic scene

911 calls reveal a plane that seemingly went straight down and plunged into the water.

A Coast Guard cutter searches for a crashed chartered floatplane near Mutiny Bay Monday afternoon in Freeland, Washington on September 5, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Seattle Council OKs plan to ban gas-powered leaf blowers

The new policy would require city workers, businesses and residents to use electric leaf blowers, rakes and brooms instead.

  • Sep 7, 2022
  • By Wire Service
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Health officials: Get updated COVID-19 booster, flu shot

Seattle and King County health officials are urging people to get the new COVID-19 booster.

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Seattle teachers make signs at Judkins Park Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 in advance of a possible strike this week. Teachers in Seattle have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike as contract talks continue on the eve of the new school year. Seattle Education Association President Jennifer Matter announced Tuesday that 95% of ballots returned by the union's membership favored going on strike absent an agreement with Seattle Public Schools. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)

Seattle cancels 1st day of school as teachers OK strike

Wednesdays first day of school canceled after teachers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.

Seattle teachers make signs at Judkins Park Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 in advance of a possible strike this week. Teachers in Seattle have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike as contract talks continue on the eve of the new school year. Seattle Education Association President Jennifer Matter announced Tuesday that 95% of ballots returned by the union's membership favored going on strike absent an agreement with Seattle Public Schools. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
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Retired Spokane teacher among floatplane crash victims

Pat Hicks, a retired schoolteacher, was among the 10 people who died in a plane crash Sunday off Whidbey Island.

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Washington vintner, pregnant wife and toddler killed in plane crash

The Medina couple and their son were among the 10 aboard a floatplane that crashed off Whidbey Island Sunday.

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Seattle attorney with zest for travel died in Whidbey floatplane crash

Gabby Hanna, 29, was one of the 10 people who died in a floatplane crash Sunday off Whidbey Island.

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Pilot killed in Whidbey Island plane crash loved aviation from a young age

Jason Winters, a longtime commercial pilot, died after a plane he was flying crashed near Whidbey Island.

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San Diego business owner died in plane crash near Whidbey Island

Joanne Mera, a 60-year-old business owner from San Diego, was in the Seattle area visiting family.

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Spokane civil rights activist was aboard plane that crashed

Sandy Williams, who founded a community center and Black newspaper, was on the plane that crashed Sunday near Whidbey Island.

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FILE - A Starbucks sign hangs outside a Starbucks coffee shop in downtown Pittsburgh on June 26, 2019. The coffee giant said Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, that longtime PepsiCo executive Laxman Narasimhan will join Starbucks on Oct. 1, after relocating from London to Seattle, where Starbucks is based. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Starbucks gift card policy ‘deceptive,’ federal lawsuit claims

The plaintiff, a Boston man, tried to cash out the $4.92 on his card at a Starbucks shop, which refused.

  • Sep 6, 2022
  • By Mike Carter The Seattle Times
FILE - A Starbucks sign hangs outside a Starbucks coffee shop in downtown Pittsburgh on June 26, 2019. The coffee giant said Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, that longtime PepsiCo executive Laxman Narasimhan will join Starbucks on Oct. 1, after relocating from London to Seattle, where Starbucks is based. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
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Amtrak restarting service from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C.

Service will resume on Sept. 26. One roundtrip will be offered daily, with a second added later.

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Seattle hospital no longer turning away some patients

Harborview Medical Center is again admitting and treating all types of patients.

  • Aug 31, 2022
  • By Wire Service
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Chinook Indian Nation members rally for federal recognition

Tribe members rallied Monday in Seattle to raise awareness for their long fight to get federal recognition.

  • Aug 30, 2022
  • By Wire Service
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The Forum Shopping Center in Bend, Ore. remained closed Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 as police investigated a shooting at the Safeway there that left two people and the suspected gunman dead Sunday night. (Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP)

Police: Heroic Safeway employee confronted gunman in store

The 66-year-old man, a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, was killed, along with an 84-year-old customer, in Bend, Oregon. The 20-year-old gunman, who was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot, was described as combative by a former classmate.

  • Aug 29, 2022
  • Associated Press
The Forum Shopping Center in Bend, Ore. remained closed Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 as police investigated a shooting at the Safeway there that left two people and the suspected gunman dead Sunday night. (Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP)