Maddie White

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West Seattle neighbors say $2 billion increase for light rail extension is ‘astronomical’

Sound Transit's spokesperson said Thursday the concerning new figure is a result of "bottom up cost estimating." SEATTLE — Sound Transit estimated last year that it would cost, at minimum, $5.1...

SPS considers closing its only K-8 school for the deaf, public meeting lacks ASL interpreter

"This is a scary time for us, because we don't know what's happening," said a deaf mother of two students at TOPS K-8, a school that is on the chopping block. ...

How Amazon’s new return-to-office mandate could impact Seattle’s economy, housing market and employees

"You need to be joined at the hip with your teammates when inventing and solving hard problems," Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy wrote on Monday. SEATTLE — Gone are the days of...

Video shows I-5 mass shooting suspect seeking help from police officers in the hours prior

"I just need help, officer," the suspect can be heard saying. "And I agree with you," a Fircrest officer replied, adding, "What kind of help can we give you?" FIRCREST, Wash....

Seattle pioneering medical hero Dr. Michael Copass remembered, honored by thousands in uniform

Among his many achievements, he is remembered for founding Airlift Northwest in 1982, which has since taken more than 100,000 patients to critical medical care. SEATTLE — Dr. Michael Copass instilled...

Washington sued amid allegations of sex abuse of minors by staffers in juvenile centers

Nearly 200 people sued the state Thursday, alleging sexual abuse in Washington's juvenile detention facilities from the 1960s to the 2020s. SEATTLE — Nearly 200 people formerly incarcerated as minors in...

Pressure mounting on Marysville School District to fix budget crisis

"To prevent dissolution," State Superintendent Chris Reykdal placed new restrictions on the district, effective immediately. MARYSVILLE, Wash. — The stakes could not be higher at Marysville School District after a stern...

Plane crash survivors’ hefty donations seemingly vanish as nonprofit leaves patient ‘blindsided’

Watch the full story tonight on KING 5 News at 6:30 p.m. SEATTLE — Nearly $500,000 raised for a Washington woman’s bone marrow transplant seemingly vanished when a nonprofit abruptly shuttered. ...

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