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"Seattle pimp who used 'extreme levels of violence' on sex workers sentenced on federal charges A notorious Seattle pimp was sentenced in U.S. District Court Monday morning bringing an end to the state and federal cases against him for what prosecutors describe as a sex trafficking enterprise in the western U.S. Winston Burt [--] aka "Dice Capone" will serve a 15-year sentence on two federal felonies related to sex trafficking followed by a term of [--] years of supervised federal release. At a sentencing hearing Assistant United States Attorney Kate Crishman recounted the brutality of Burt's"
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T00:30Z 394K followers, 348.2K engagements
"Seattle's addiction: The fentanyl crisis destroying the city There have now been more overdose deaths in King County this year than in all of [----] according to data from Public Health Seattle and King County. As of Monday the health department recorded [---] overdose deaths in the county in [----] surpassing the entire annual total of [----] when the county saw [---] overdose deaths. King County is on pace to exceed last year's record-breaking total of [----] overdose deaths. A majority of overdose deaths involve fentanyl according to the health department data."
YouTube Link 2023-05-18T12:04Z 394K followers, 614.4K engagements
"Five arrested after alleged drug sales to kids as young as [--] near Lacey middle school Police have arrested five people in connection with a drug operation near a Lacey middle school accused of selling drugs nicotine products and alcohol to kids as young as [--] years old. Authorities say they conducted surveillance on the home for months seeing more than [---] kids in a school day going in and out of the house. The five arrested are now facing multiple drug and gun charges for selling to minors. According to court documents police were tipped off to the operation in December."
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T17:30Z 394K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Mariners fans tense but optimistic ahead of winner-take-all ALCS Game [--] As the Seattle Mariners march the farthest they've ever been into the MLB post-season it's hard to discount the impact that a dedicated fan base has had on the M's success. If you're not from the Emerald City it's hard to understand what being a Mariners fan carries with it. While the Mariners have made this post-season push using their big swings Mariners fans have helped with their big lungs. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T22:21Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle #police officers caught on bodycam laughing after collision that killed woman in January 'She had limited value': New bodycam video shows two Seattle officers conversing and laughing about an incident where an officer fatally struck a woman in January. Neither of the officers talking are the ones who hit the woman. The Seattle Community Police Commission called the conversation "heartbreaking and shockingly insensitive." The video and the officer's comments are being investigated by the Office of Police Accountability. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the"
YouTube Link 2023-09-12T21:37Z 394K followers, 1.3M engagements
"Seattle landlords face fines deadlines over unauthorized homeless encampments Homeless people who set up their camps on private lots can create some escalating costs for landlords. Property owners in Seattle said they dont cause the problems that lead to complaints but they end up having to pay for the impacts on the neighborhood. That can include fines imposed by the city in addition to the expense of new fencing and other security measures. The latest example is on Capitol Hill where a vacant lot along Melrose Avenue became filled with tents and trash. On Wednesday clean-up crews hired by"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T17:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle stabbing spree suspect bail set at $2 million A man accused of a stabbing spree in the Chinatown-International District (CID) appeared in court where a judge found probable cause for five counts of first-degree assault. The suspect is alleged to have randomly stabbed five people within minutes at 12th Avenue and Jackson Street leaving the community on edge. The judge set the suspect's bail at $2 million citing a substantial likelihood that he could commit a violent crime in the community. Police reported that robbery was the motive in only one of the stabbings while the other four"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T18:19Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Young adult killed in Renton condo electrical fire multiple people displaced One person was killed and several homes were damaged during a fast-moving fire in Renton on Monday morning. According to the Renton Regional Fire Authority calls came in around 10:30 a.m. reporting the fire at a condo complex at [----] Union Ave NE. Fire crews arrived within four minutes and found several units were already in flames. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-17T02:24Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Video shows ambush of Bellevue police officers responding to false [---] call Newly-released videos show the moments a man ambushed Bellevue police officers with a knife as they were responding to a domestic violence call at a transit center in December. The video shows the suspect Mohamed Morray Bangura [--] talking with officers and then pulling a knife from his jacket pocket and charging the officers. According to police Bangura slashed an officer's face and then stabbed him twice in the back as he fell to the ground. Another officer at the scene shot Bangura three times during the attack."
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T02:57Z 394K followers, 23.4K engagements
"'No more fat troops:' Pete Hegseth announces new fitness standards for all military branches Secretary of war Pete Hegseth announced directives for troops including gender-neutral or male-level standards for physical fitness as well as an end to woke culture in the military. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/president-donald-trump-and-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-set-to-speak-with-hundreds-of-military-leaders-in-mystery-meeting-marine-corps-base-quantico-government-shutdown-warrior-ethos _______________ Stay up"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T21:19Z 394K followers, 971.9K engagements
"Nick Shirley testifies about Minnesota several other states' fraud House lawmakers held another hearing about the fraud scandal in Minnesota that pushed Gov. Tim Walz out of running for reelection and prompted a crackdown from the Trump administration that they were warned is hitting legitimate care centers and other businesses that rely on government funding to operate risking closures of organizations providing vital services to their community. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T03:13Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Washington home listings jump 21% as closed sales fall NWMLS reports The latest stats on real estate listings in our state from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service show a huge jump in the number of homes being put on the market. The real estate industry group says that in January active listings in Washington increased nearly 21% year over year. At the same time we are told that closed sales dropped 7%. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T23:00Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Mariners fans erupt as Seattle wins first AL West title in [--] Years Celebrations at T-Mobile Park are underway as the Mariners beat the Rockies 9-2 on Wednesday to secure their first AL West division title in [--] years and fourth in franchise history -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/sports/mariners/seattle-mariners-al-west-division-title-24-years-colorado-rockies-series-los-angeles-dodgers-2001-116-wins-postseason-playoff-berth-injuries-mlb-t-mobile-park _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T05:24Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"BREAKING: Federal agents shoot and injure [--] people in Portland U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon according to the FBI Portland police and city officials. Portland police said their officers were called to 102nd and Southeast Main Street at about 2:20 p.m. where they said they confirmed federal agents were involved in a shooting. The condition of the two people who were shot wasnt immediately known but Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney said as far as she knew they were still alive. Portland police said at 2:24 p.m."
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T00:09Z 394K followers, 58.9K engagements
"Teenage boy shot twice at West Seattle park Seattle Police Department Detective Brian Pritchard provides an update after a 17-year-old was shot twice at Roxhill Park in West Seattle Thursday afternoon. Officers were called to the park around 2:30 p.m. after receiving a report of four people shooting at each other. When officers arrived everyone involved in the shootout had fled the scene. Minutes later an 18-year-old man called police to report that his friend had been shot. When officers located the 17-year-old victim in a vehicle he was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment."
YouTube Link 2025-03-13T23:53Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Felon security guard charged with impersonating police officer Prosecutors in Kitsap County have filed charges against a convicted felon who was working as a security guard in Bremerton when he allegedly passed himself off as a police detective while responding to emergency calls. Michael Scaletta-Teates [--] of Olympia appeared in court Monday afternoon where he was advised he faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and criminal impersonation. According to charging documents a Bremerton police officer encountered Scaletta-Teates while responding to a call of a fire in a parking"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T16:05Z 394K followers, 571.1K engagements
"How authorities found Travis Decker: New details on the months-long manhunt State local and federal agencies are offering new insight into the months-long manhunt for Travis Decker the former Army Ranger accused of killing his three young daughters last summer. Decker [--] was accused of suffocating 9-year-old Paityn 8-year-old Evelyn and 5-year-old Olivia Decker at a campground near Leavenworth a crime that devastated the Wenatchee Valley and sparked one of the largest manhunts in Chelan County history. For nearly four months authorities searched roughly [----] square miles of rugged terrain by"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T20:30Z 394K followers, 14.8K engagements
"2 elderly women killed after van backs into smoking area outside Seattle retirement community Two elderly women sitting inside a smoking area in the parking lot of a senior living community were killed when a transport van "unintentionally backed into" the structure Monday morning according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD). Seattle police spokesperson Brian Pritchard said the crash happened just before 10:30 a.m. in a parking lot in the [----] block of Alder Street in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood. The Seattle Fire Department estimated the victims to be about [--] and [--] years old."
YouTube Link 2025-06-11T17:56Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle pimp sentenced for shootout with Uber driver who was helping girl escape A pimp who was involved in a rolling shootout with an Uber driver in an attempt to recapture one of the girls he was selling in sex trafficking in Seattle will spend just shy of [--] years in prison on state charges a judge ruled Friday afternoon. Winston Burt [--] of California also known as "Dice Capone'" pleaded guilty to multiple counts of assault drive-by shooting and unlawful imprisonment in King County Superior Court. Burt has also pleaded guilty to federal charges of sex trafficking and is expected to be"
YouTube Link 2024-12-14T03:52Z 394K followers, 230.8K engagements
"Inside why Mariners fans fell in love with Josh Naylor immediately Josh Naylor has been a Mariner for barely three months and it's not a guarantee by any stretch that the pending free agent will return in [----]. But Mariners fans love him like he's spent a decade in Seattle. He endeared himself to the PNW certainly with his play on the field but it was much more than that. His personality is a perfect fit and despite that short tenure (so far) in Seattle he was already trusted as a leader by all. It was Naylor who would often join Cal Raleigh to conference with a pitcher. Simply put he's a"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T19:09Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Man critically wounded in shooting at Northgate Station Police are investigating a shooting in the Northgate area that left a man critically wounded according to the Seattle Fire Department. Seattle police first posted about the shooting on X around [--] a.m. KOMO News video shows the shooting happened at bus bay [--] at the Northgate Station transit center in north Seattle. The transit center is adjacent to Northgate Mall. Seattle police said officers are searching the area for the suspect. The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center. -------------------------------------------------- For"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T17:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"FROM 1996: Special report that Seahawks owner Ken Behring announces team will move to Los Angeles On Feb. [--] [----] then-Seahawks Owner Ken Behring announced his intentions to move the franchise to Los Angeles. Take a walk down memory lane with this special report on KOMO4 and experience the anxiety and disappointment for Seahawks fans before Paul Allen bought the team in [----]. -------------------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T00:33Z 394K followers, 34.7K engagements
"Seattle businesses brace for impact as Amazon cuts 14K jobs amid AI shift Amazon has confirmed it will cut [-----] corporate jobs as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence raising concerns about the broader economic impact. The layoffs account for about 4% of Amazon's corporate workforce of approximately [------] employees. The local layoffs are set to take effect by the end of January with [----] of those cuts occurring in Washington according to the Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) website. ESD said on its site Tuesday that it received a WARN (Worker Adjustment"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T17:15Z 394K followers, 41.5K engagements
"Mariners fans excited and anxious ahead of ALCS Game [--] Excitement and anxiety are in the air as the Mariners gear up for Game [--] against the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series. For the first time in [--] years the Mariners are in this position a fact that has lifelong fans buzzing with anticipation Game [--] is set for Wednesday at T-Mobile Park first pitch at 5:08 p.m. Lets keep it rolling Go Ms βΎπ -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T01:50Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"'Better off without it': Washington closes execution chamber at state penitentiary Fourteen years after the last death sentence was carried out in Washington the execution chamber at the state penitentiary in Walla Walla was closed in a ceremony held Wednesday morning. Gov. Jay Inslee who issued a moratorium on the death penalty ten years ago said shuttering the chamber was the final closure of the controversial issue in Washington state law. Full story:"
YouTube Link 2024-09-19T21:44Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Washington State Trooper hit and killed while responding to collision on State Route [---] Washington State Patrol (WSP) have announced that a one of their own 29-year-old Tara Guting was struck by a driver and killed while handling a collision along State Route [---] on Friday evening. Trooper Guting was responding to a call for a collision near milepost two on SR [---] before she was then hit by a driver and ultimately died from her injuries according to Chief John Batiste of WSP. The driver responsible stayed on scene and spoke with troopers and Tacoma Police officers and Batiste added that no"
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T19:15Z 394K followers, 22.9K engagements
"DRONE VIDEO: Olympic pipeline repair work The Olympic Pipeline was shut down following a leak in Snohomish County last week. Service was restored but had to be halted again on Monday after more leaked fuel was discovered. BP Pipelines North America the operator of the Olympic Pipeline indicated there is no clear timeline for when service will be restored. Airlines that fly in and out of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are preparing for potential disruptions to fuel delivery as crews work to repair a leak in a pipeline in northern Washington."
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T00:20Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Full interview: Sandeep Kaushik analyzes voter dynamics in Seattle's mayoral race KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels sits down with Sandeep Kaushik of Sound View Strategies to discuss the latest developments in Seattles mayoral race. With Katie Wilson taking a narrow lead over incumbent Bruce Harrell Kaushik breaks down what the numbers mean the shifting dynamics among voters and what to watch as the race heads toward its final count. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T00:59Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"U.S Department of Education announces investigation into Puyallup School District U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Friday that the Department of Education is opening a Title IX investigation into the Puyallup School District's handling of a reported sexual assault during a girls' wrestling match in December. A female wrestler said a transgender competitor sexually assaulted her during the match but the district didn't report the allegation to police for almost two months. "Too many women have been injured harassed and deprived of opportunities they work hard for" McMahon"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T18:31Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Asylum-seekers move from Kent encampment to Tacoma hotel amid housing efforts They fled from violence and persecution in their own countries only to spend months living under tarps and tents here in open spaces around King County. Now hundreds of asylum seekers have traded those encampments for hotel rooms and the promise of a fresh start for their families. A refugee assistance agency called Thrive International helped nearly [---] asylum-seekers pack up their belongings and load them into vans to be taken to the Quality Inn on Tacomas South Hosmer Street. The move took place on Sept. 24"
YouTube Link 2024-10-02T23:55Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Suspect in critical condition officer recovering after 'exchange of gunfire' in Ballard Seattle police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the Ballard neighborhood that left a suspect in critical condition and an officer recovering in the hospital. Police said the incident began about 5:40 p.m. Thursday when officers responded to a domestic violence call. A woman had reported a man was following her near NW 62nd St and 28th Ave NW. Police said the woman knew the man. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said that shortly after officers arrived they encountered the suspect who took"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T00:01Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle buzzes with Mariners excitement as fans gear up for ALCS clash with Blue Jays Mariners Fans across Seattle and Washington state are still celebrating Friday nights end to a decades-long ALCS drought. Chuck Dula is a lifelong Mariners Fan who drove back into the area where he grew up to watch Game [--]. Dula described the city as alive with excitement I think the last time I remember this much excitement and this community sort of feel was when the Seahawks won the Super Bowl in [----] he told KOMO News Saturday while buying some new Mariners merchandise. Dula said hes still riding the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T22:28Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Flooding update: Western Washington continues clean up as more heavy rain on the way Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington with a third atmospheric river that's expected to cause some rivers to rise again after historic flooding last week. Two more surges of rain are coming each with its own batch of wind. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/ _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T20:13Z 394K followers, 161.1K engagements
"Seattle hookah lounge deadly double shooting suspect held on $5 million bail Bail has been set at $5 million for a 25-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting two people at the Capri Hookah Lounge on Rainier Avenue early Sunday morning. The double shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. resulting in the deaths of a security guard and another man. Police said the armed security guard was killed while trying to stop the suspect after he allegedly shot another man identified as Ozzie Whitfield in the head. The security guard Julius Rodriguez went after the suspect but was fatally shot. Both victims"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T16:01Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"FULL VIDEO: Newly released video of Ghislaine Maxwell pleading the fifth amendment during hearing Ghislaine Maxwell Jeffrey Epstein's associate and co-conspirator refused to answer questions about the Epstein investigation and invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during her deposition on Monday in front of the House Oversight Committee. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T20:04Z 394K followers, 18.2K engagements
"Alarming trend of shootings on Washington freeways ARC Seattle There have been at least [--] shootings on western Washington freeways since the start of the year. It's becoming an alarming trend and a difficult situation for law enforcement. Jim Fuda the executive director of Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound talks with anchors Steve McCarron and Tyrah Majors about the most recent shootings and what people can do to protect themselves. Watch ARC Seattle Monday-Friday 8-10 a.m. and 10-11 p.m. on the CW Channel [--]. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the lead story:"
YouTube Link 2024-02-26T21:24Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Conestoga Huts Helping the Homeless A dynamic new approach to homelessness with roots in settling the West: Conestoga Huts. The trend started in Eugene and the supporters are hoping it will spread through the Northwest. "This is our hut" said Tracy Joscelyn leading a tour of her hut. She said this temporary shelter is a godsend. "We have a beautiful bed. Most of them have a raised up bed." https://komonews.com/news/local/huts-for-the-homeless-catching-on-in-the-northwest For more on this story: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2019-05-14T21:57Z 394K followers, 665.2K engagements
"Combined RV safe lot tiny-house village considered for West Seattle site An empty lot in an industrial section of West Seattle could become a combined RV safe parking site and tiny-house village under a proposal now in the early stages of review. The tiny houses are actually the key to making the RV safe parking work said Sharon Lee the executive director of the Low Income Housing Institute or LIHI which will operate the site. Earlier this week Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a blog post outlining her approach to addressing the city's homeless crisis which referenced the project."
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T03:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Goldman: 'If you don't want to be called a fascist regime or secret police stop acting like one' Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee for an oversight hearing amid President Donald Trump's ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration on Tuesday. During the hearing Lyons sparred with Rep. Dan Goldman over Nazi comparisons made by the Democratic congressman. If you don't want to be called a fascist regime or secret police then stop acting like one Rep. Goldman said. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T00:05Z 394K followers, 144.1K engagements
"HHS halts childcare payments to Minnesota amid fraud allegations. Washington officials want answers The FBI announced on Tuesday that investigators are now examining nationwide fraud schemes involving taxpayer funds. This comes on the heels of claims of widespread fraud in the state of Minnesota. From daycare centers to healthcare facilities one social media influencer's video is raising questions about Somali-run businesses and taxpayer dollars. Tuesday afternoon the Department of Health and Human Services posted to 'X' and announced it is freezing all childcare payments to the state of"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T01:42Z 394K followers, 66.6K engagements
"Fake cop arrested for impersonating police officer Investigators say a man accused of impersonating a police officer in Bremerton also responded to the scene of a death in Seattle and gave instructions to firefighters to get back from the body. Video of the incident - apparently recorded by the man's own body camera - shows Seattle firefighters opening the trunk of a car and finding a body inside at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Stewart Street on June [--]. Fire department records show crews had responded to a cardiac arrest call. As a Seattle firefighter opens the car and assesses the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T21:38Z 394K followers, 58.6K engagements
"U.S Department of Education announces investigation into Puyallup School District U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Friday that the Department of Education is opening a Title IX investigation into the Puyallup School District's handling of a reported sexual assault during a girls' wrestling match in December. A female wrestler said a transgender competitor sexually assaulted her during the match but the district didn't report the allegation to police for almost two months. "Too many women have been injured harassed and deprived of opportunities they work hard for" McMahon"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T03:30Z 394K followers, 25.6K engagements
"Theyre trying to attack President Trump': Mike Johnson on Democrats' timing of Epstein files votes The House voted to release the Epstein files on Tuesday with the bipartisan effort unexpectedly being supported by President Donald Trump. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson commented Tuesday calling it a "political showboat" by the Democrats who he also claimed were trying to "attack President Trump." Rep. Thomas Massie R-Ky. and Rep. Ro Khanna D-Calif. have been fighting to release the files with a majority of the House signing a discharge petition last week allowing the House to force a"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T21:52Z 394K followers, 2.2M engagements
"Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal Albertsons is giving up on its merger with Kroger a day after it was rejected in two courts and it is suing the grocery chain saying it didn't do enough to secure regulatory approval for the $24.6 billion agreement. The move came the day after two judges halted the merger in separate court cases. U.S. District Court Judge Adrienne Nelson issued a preliminary injunction blocking the merger Tuesday after holding a three-week hearing in Portland Oregon. Later Tuesday King County Superior Court Judge"
YouTube Link 2024-12-12T23:15Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle expands grant program to help small businesses tackle crime impacts Small businesses in Seattle now have a new layer of safeguards against the impacts of crime as the city launches an expanded grant program to help offset the cost of repairs and upgrades. The Back to Business program is designed to support small businesses and communities dealing with vandalism and property damage. It builds on the success of the Storefront Repair Fund which covers immediate repair costs by now offering money for proactive safety improvements. -------------------------------------------------- For"
YouTube Link 2025-08-13T17:52Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"Use of Flock Safety cameras growing across western Washington raising privacy concerns A growing number of communities throughout western Washington are turning to technology to help meet their public safety needs which includes using Flock Safety camera systems. Mount Vernon Sedro-Woolley Auburn and Normandy Park have all recently signed contracts with Flock Safety to have camera systems installed. A homeowners association in Federal Way has also adopted the technology. Normandy Park utilizes two Flock cameras along First Ave near the main entryways to the city which were first installed"
YouTube Link 2025-05-20T21:16Z 394K followers, 10.9K engagements
"Several WA bills move closer to governor's desk including immigrant worker protection act TRACKING OLYMPIA: Tomorrow is the last day lawmakers can consider bills in the house of origin. We have several big ones moving forward including: - The 'Immigrant Workers Protection Act' - The "Millionaires Tax" - The state supplemental budget The last day of the session is March [--]. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T18:38Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seahawks celebrate 2nd Super Bowl title with Lumen Field trophy rally and 2-mile parade It's possible as many as a million 12s lined up from SODO to Belltown to watch the Seahawks Championship Parade Wednesday possibly the largest parade crowd in city history. Seahawks legend and broadcaster Steve Raible emceed the ceremony inside the stadium welcoming players coaches and executives to the stage as the Lombardi Trophy gleamed before a packed crowd of 12s. General Manager John Schneider delivered a toast to the fan base on behalf of the organization marking a milestone moment for the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T02:24Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Washington state budget adds $9B in taxes raising affordability concerns With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials even as they see core services preserved. Gov. Bob Ferguson acknowledged the wide-ranging impacts when he signed the $78 billion two-year budget on Tuesday. It raises state spending by more than 8% or $6 billion over the current two-year budget. It does so by relying on a host of tax increases across a wide array of businesses and wealthy individuals. "These new taxes and fees will crush families"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T16:58Z 394K followers, 24.6K engagements
"Troopers seek car camera video that may have captured deadly freeway shooting The Washington State Patrol is asking for people who were in the area of State Route [---] in south King County Wednesday night to review dash camera video that may have captured a fatal shooting. Troopers responded to the shooting on SR [---] near Ellingson Road in Algona just before 7:30 p.m. When the first trooper arrived he found a driver dead inside a silver Toyota Prius on the side of the road. On Friday the King County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 22-year-old Breiner Andres Castro Jaramillo of"
YouTube Link 2025-06-28T23:56Z 394K followers, 64.5K engagements
"10 children rescued placed under protection after woman found dead in "very bad" multi-family home Ten children were placed in protective custody after King County sheriffs deputies responded to a reported death at a Maple Valley home and found what officials described as deplorable living conditions. The home is along Southeast 200th Street in Maple Valley. Deputies were called there on Thursday night where a 47-year-old woman was found dead. No cause of death has been determined. Inside the home deputies found numerous children living in what was described as very bad and pretty severe"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T00:56Z 394K followers, 15.4K engagements
"WSP explains why Amber Alert wasn't issued for [--] Wenatchee sisters found dead The Washington State Patrol says the requirements were not met to issue an Amber Alertwhen three girls from Wenatchee vanished with their father during a custody visit. On Tuesday prosecutors charged Travis Decker [--] with three counts of murder and kidnapping for the deaths of his daughters Paityn [--] Evelyn [--] and 5-year-old Olivia. Police wereactively searching for 32-year-old Travis Decker Tuesdayafter the girls' bodies were found in a forest outside Leavenworth Monday afternoon. Thestate patrol saidan Amber Alert"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T16:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Flooding devastates western Washington after atmospheric rivers pummel the region A series of atmospheric rivers hit western Washington this week beginning Dec. [--] [----] and continuing through Dec. [--]. The region was pummeled with rain causing local rivers to crest and flood into nearby communities. Towns like Sumas Burlington Mount Vernon and parts of the South Puget Sound region were hit the hardest. Viewers shared their videos as the storm swept through showing elk herds swimming through floodwaters entire homes swept away and trees falling amid raging rivers. Washington Gov. bob Ferguson"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T03:01Z 394K followers, 92.5K engagements
"2 women [--] child shot and killed in Washington suspect seen hanging around area before crime The Renton Police Department is responding to a triple homicide at NE 18th & Kirkland Ave NE. Officers were called to the area shortly after 7:30 p.m. where they found two women and a young girl dead. The shooting happened at apartments near the Meadow Crest Playground Meadow Crest Pickleball and Tennis Court and Meadow Crest Early Learning Center. Police say two witnesses were there when the shooting happened and managed to escape. They are speaking with police but further details about what led up to"
YouTube Link 2025-07-20T20:34Z 394K followers, 70.3K engagements
"FAA reduces flights at SeaTac and other busy airports over air traffic staffing shortage The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will reduce flight capacity nationwide starting Friday morning if air traffic controllers remain unpaid during the government shutdown. The FAA said air traffic will be cut by 10% at [--] high-traffic markets including Sea-Tac. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics SeaTac is the 12th-busiest airport in the country. ABC News reported the full list of airports affected on Thursday but it's still unclear which airlines or routes will see the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T13:57Z 394K followers, 21.2K engagements
"Seahawks champion tight end AJ Barner works shift at Seattle McDonald's after Super Bowl win A man who made several plays when it counted the most for the Seahawks on their Super Bowl run is choosing to spend the start of his off-season a little differently. Tight end AJ Barner signed up for a swing shift at a popular fast-food restaurant on Thursday. He's at the McDonald's in the KOMO Plaza in Seattle at [---] 4th Ave N meeting dozens of lucky fans"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T23:26Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Trump's Dept. of Justice requests Washington state's voter registration data President Donald Trump's Department of Justice wants information from Washington's voter registration list. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said right now he has more questions than answers the big one being why the DOJ wants that information. Hobbs stated the federal government is requesting full names birthdays drivers license information and the last four digits of social security numbers. He said if the federal government is truly worried about secure elections the state has that covered. Washington is"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T20:15Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"WATCH Gov. Inslee budget plan The governor is presenting his [----] spending plan. MORE: https://komonews.com Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__2_0RJ8XnHt2angfw6S1Q/sub_confirmation=1 Watch more top local news stories: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=G97AyNO_3IE&list=PLZm7uq7_dyY6qhFFIwgXRvYpkaOnZEabc&index=2&t=0s For all of the days top local and national news visit"
YouTube Link 2021-12-23T20:35Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"Orca whale Tahlequah once again carries her dead calf in Puget Sound Whale researchers in the Pacific Northwest reported a day of extreme highs and lows on the last day of [----]. On the low side they learned that a Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) calf J61 died. Just a week earlier researchers had proudly announced this new member of J pod delivered by J35 Tahlequah. She is the whale who carried the body of her deceased calf for [--] days traveling [----] miles back in [----]. And now on Jan.1 [----] she again has been seen carrying the body of her deceased calf (J61) with her according to the"
YouTube Link 2025-01-02T21:46Z 394K followers, 32.4K engagements
"Will western Washington have a white Christmas If you are dreaming of a white Christmas this year your dream is a long shot in western Washington. According to the National Weather Service the odds of a white Christmas in Seattle are only 4%. If those odds aren't low enough the latest weather pattern is also making the chance of snow falling this year on Christmas Day in Seattle even lower. To make it an official white Christmas in Seattle we need one inch of snow on the ground at Sea-Tac Airport. It's happened before but only in [----] and 2017."
YouTube Link 2023-12-18T22:46Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Several WA bills move closer to governor's desk including immigrant worker protection act Here are four that passed the House floor on Friday or Saturday: House Bill [----] passed the House with bipartisan support. The legislation aims to better the state's response to wage theft and enforcement. House Bill [----] drew party lines on the House floor with only Democrats voting in favor of its passage. The bill is known as the Immigrant Workers Protection Act and it requires employers to provide timely written notice to employees when they learn there will be a federal I-9 investigation. The bill"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T01:13Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"'Property crime doesn't matter to the city': Seattle residents fed up with Belltown crime Those in Seattles Belltown neighborhood are making their position very clear with city officials over continued crime: act now. The latest source of anger comes from a crash and grab at the Have a Heart' cannabis store when a criminal smashed a Hyundai Elantra through the windows. The store was burglarized not just once but twice in the span of [--] minutes as two separate groups of suspects entered the shop according to Seattle police. Four men between [--] and [--] years old were arrested at the damaged"
YouTube Link 2024-08-02T15:00Z 394K followers, 11.8K engagements
"State Senate passes bill requiring gun buyers to get permit take live fire training The Washington state Senate passed a bill on Monday that would require gun buyers to get a permit and take live fire training. House Bill [----] will return to the House for concurrence before heading to Gov. Bob Ferguson's desk to be signed or vetoed. Under current state law all firearm sales are subject to background checks conducted by the Washington State Patrol mandatory waiting periods and completion of a firearm safety program. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-16T18:34Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Starbucks closes Seattle Reserve locations cuts jobs amid restructuring efforts Its the end of an era at what was once a destination for coffee lovers in Seattle. A couple from Akron Ohio were among the dozens of people to pull up to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill Thursday only to be greeted by boarded up windows and a note announcing the specialty stores permanent closure. It marks the end of a nearly 11-year run of an immersive coffee experience in a [-----] square foot space a restored 1920s auto showroom. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T21:55Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Trademark dispute brews as Nestl targets Seattle Strong for brand confusion A small coffee business in Seattle is trying to fend off a food industry titan and prevent it from stripping away its name over a claim of brand infringement. Seattle Strong has been marketing cold brew coffee since [----] when Evan Oeflein turned his business project at the University of Washington into a viable company. Hes been slowly growing ever since and received a trademark for the name Seattle Strong two years ago. However his success has caught the attention of Nestl which wants him to drop the name. It's about"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T23:39Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"FULL INTERVIEW: SPD Chief gives briefing on police shooting in south Seattle eattle Police Department detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood. The incident was first reported at [--] Ave. S. and S. Othello St. around 1:39 p.m. Police Chief Shon Barnes stated that officers were responding to a call of a man with a gun walking in the area when the shooting happened. Barnes said the man was shot by police and ultimately died from his injuries. The incident remains under investigation. -------------------------------------------------- For"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T23:39Z 394K followers, 16.9K engagements
"Inside the Arena: Seattle Storm's new coach and will the Sounders build a new stadium It's a new day for the WNBA's Seattle Storm who have hired Sonia Raman as their new head coach. Niko talks one-on-one with Raman about taking the role and her historic move to the Storm. Plus Niko and Chris break down what the Sounders might be thinking about a new soccer-specific stadium in Renton. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T20:33Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"Microsoft AI on Surface tablets to aid Seahawks coaches real-time Super Bowl calls Microsofts artificial intelligence technology will play a role in the real-time decisions made by the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff during Sundays Super Bowl matchup. Throughout the game Seahawks coaches and players will rely on Microsoft Surface tablets loaded with AI-powered tools that allow them to review plays analyze formations and adjust strategies on the fly. Behind the scenes data from every snap is captured by cameras installed throughout the stadium and delivered to the tablets in real time"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T18:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"RAW FOOTAGE: Man accused of shooting Lummi Nation tribal officer multiple times appears in court This video shows the full court appearance for a man accused of shooting a Lummi Nation tribal police officers multiple times on Monday July [--]. The suspect who had to speak through an interpreter while in the Whatcom County courtroom is a fugitive from Colorado. Jesus Abraham Penuelas-Agramon [--] has been charged with attempted murder in the first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm in connection to the shooting of a Lummi Nation tribal officer earlier this"
YouTube Link 2025-07-31T01:41Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Kandula settlement intended to contradict officer's 'limited value' remark about her death The City of Seattle has settled the wrongful death lawsuit for Jaahnavi Kandula more than three years after the 23-year-old was hit and killed by a police officer in a crosswalk. "Theres a sense of relief" trial attorney Vonda Sargent who represents Kandula's estate told KOMO News. "We can now move on. There was absolutely no reason Jaahnavi should have been struck down." Investigators said a now-former Seattle officer was speeding well over the limit when he hit the college student in a crosswalk at"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T22:32Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Washington's governor talks about ACA-Obamacare anxiety after shutdown ongoing subsidy threat The government is fully open again and slowly returning to normal after the longest shutdown in U.S. history. However although the government has reopened questions still loom about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) otherwise known as Obamacare. One reason the government was shut down for [--] days was over a healthcare dispute. Democrats in the Senate voted down the spending bill several times extending the shutdown because it did not include an extension to ACA subsidies for more than 22"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T23:02Z 394K followers, 40.9K engagements
"Belltown residents report rampant drug activity despite new SODA law People who live and work in Belltown say drug activity in their neighborhood is as rampant as ever despite Seattle passing a new law to ban dealers and chronic users from the area. The Seattle City Council approved the Stay Out of Drug Area ordinance in mid-September and it went into effect a little more than two weeks ago. Neighbors said they still see police in the area on a regular basis and witness frequent arrests but the level of fentanyl use seems unchecked. People who live and work in Belltown said drug activity in"
YouTube Link 2024-11-09T21:27Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Federal workers in Washington state turn to unemployment benefits amid shutdown Nearly one month into the government shutdown hundreds of federal workers in Washington state have applied for unemployment benefits. The Employment Security Department (ESD) reported that nearly [----] federal workers have sought assistance and the department is working through a backlog of requests as quickly as possible. Meanwhile local businesses are stepping up to help federal workers going without pay during the shutdown. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T00:45Z 394K followers, 13.7K engagements
"Washington clears thousands of backlogged sexual assault kits Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday the state has finally cleared its sexual assault kit backlog. In November [----] the Washington State Patrol said it was making progress on the backlog of rape kits which included [----] untested kits in [----]. A report from the state auditor's office said investigators receive about [----] new kits each year. Lawmakers had set a deadline of December [----] to have all kits sent for analysis but state patrol did not meet that goal. In January [----] [----] kits had remained untested."
YouTube Link 2023-10-27T18:31Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"It's General Election Day in Washington state: Here are the key races to follow It's General Election Day in Washington state. Voters have until [--] p.m. to drop their ballots in an official drop box. Voters will decide on a wide range of local and statewide races that could reshape leadership in several key cities and jurisdictions. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T02:38Z 394K followers, 12.1K engagements
"Tacoma police officers save drowning 15-year-old girl from lake Newly released body camera footage shows three Tacoma Police Department officers jumping into a lake to save a teenager from drowning. The incident happened on Monday April 8th at Wapato Lake. According to police the officers were in a nearby parking lot when they received a call about a 15-year-old girl who was on the verge of drowning at the lake. Body camera footage shows that offices struggled to reach the victim in such muddy murky conditions. Despite this Officer Steve O'Neal managed to reach the victim within [--] seconds of"
YouTube Link 2024-04-10T21:15Z 394K followers, 25.4K engagements
"Vandals damage 'Black Lives Matter' mural in Seattle inflammatory note found nearby The 'Black Lives Matter' mural in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood was significantly damaged by someone who threw white paint across it. Artists who maintain the mural said they have noticed smaller acts of vandalism at the mural in recent months but nothing close to the scale of the damage that has been done now. All the artists are shocked were heartbroken" said Takiyah Ward a co-founder of the Vivid Matter Collective. Ward and [--] other artists still maintain the mural five years after it was first"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T17:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Mariners division champions gear hits stores While the Mariners focus on their new match up with the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday the official team store is focused on stocking its shelves with the latest merchandise. A new shipment of AL West Division Champions gear 'October baseball' shirts Cal Raleigh merch and more hit the teams store outside T-Mobile Park. It wont last long. That table will be gone in an hour said Lisa Poulson a Mariners fan. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-27T20:21Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Father of teen killed in Seattle's 'CHOP' zone speaks out after jury awards him $30 million A jury has awarded the father of a teen who was shot and killed in the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) zone in Seattle in [----] approximately $30-million after finding the city was negligent in how it handled the weeks-long protest zone. The family of Antonio Mays Jr. [--] filed a lawsuit alleging his death was the result of unsafe conditions in the CHOP Zone which the city of Seattle had known about for weeks by the time he was killed in late June of 2020."
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T00:47Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"DRONE VIDEO: Evacuations in Pacific Washington after White River breach Hundreds of neighbors in the King County city of Pacific were jolted out of bed early Tuesday as messages telling them to evacuate immediately blared through the area. At 1:39 a.m. the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flash Flood Warning after a breach on the White River. Kyle Comanor with the Army Corps of Engineers said the breach occurred on what's known as a HESCO temporary flood barrier as opposed to the levee itself. The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said the barrier is at Pacific Beach. The Flash Flood"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T18:28Z 394K followers, 34.2K engagements
"Could Seahawks Super Bowl success boost Seattles chances for NBA expansion Could the Seahawks Super Bowl success help pave the way for the return of the Seattle SuperSonics Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell told KOMO News she believes the NBA will begin discussing a potential expansion process as soon as next month and says Seattle is ready. Its just an exuberant moment Cantwell said while attending the Seahawks Super Bowl celebration. The Washington Democrat who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee said she has been led to believe the NBA will take up expansion during"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T03:07Z 394K followers, 10.9K engagements
"Teens arrested in Bellevue carjacking tied to $100k high-end fashion store theft Bellevue police confirmed Wednesday that the four teenagers arrested for an alleged carjacking last Friday are connected to a retail theft that occurred the same day that totaled over $100000 in stolen merchandise. The five teens who were wearing all-black outfits that included ski masks that covered their faces entered the store and immediately began ripping clothing from the display cases. The store manager said in about a minute the teens stole [--] handbags purses and tote bags. After the burglary occurred"
YouTube Link 2024-05-02T20:08Z 394K followers, 51.7K engagements
"Washington state lawmakers introduce bill aimed at protecting immigrants at work from ICE Over the course of nearly one year now President Donald Trump has achieved his campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration. The administration has sent ICE agents to cities across the country and has halted immigration applications from [--] countries and counting. "Our heroic ICE agents continue to prioritize the removal of violent criminal illegal aliens in communities across the country" White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. The action from the federal government has prompted"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T00:03Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad devastated by trestle bridge fire alleges possible arson A fire has devastated the largest wooden trestle of the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad throwing the organization's historic railway restoration project into jeopardy. The blaze which happened on a critical 28-span bridge between Mineral and Morton was reported to the fire department at 6:40 p.m. By the time crews arrived over an hour later the damage was extensive. The bridge was rebuilt [--] years ago and deemed structurally sound was essential for reopening freight and passenger services to Morton."
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T18:27Z 394K followers, 22.5K engagements
"Seattle city attorney seeks $83K in penalties against infamous 'Belltown Hellcat' driver The Seattle City Attorney's Office filed a motion in court Friday alleging Miles Hudson the so-called "Belltown Hellcat" driver accused of racing his Dodge Charger through city streets and waking people up with his loud exhaust has failed to respond to the city's lawsuit and is subject to $83200 in penalties. Hudson has been ordered by a court not to drive the Charger and the city issued him a notice of violation for the excessive noise with an order to remove the car's illegal exhaust system according to"
YouTube Link 2024-06-01T19:27Z 394K followers, 3.9M engagements
"New WA bill proposes payroll tax to collect $2B a year from Amazon Microsoft others A new state bill modeled after a payroll tax in Seattle is set to be introduced in Olympia and aims to collect more than $2 billion a year from the likes of Amazon and Microsoft. State Rep. Shaun Scott (D) Seattle will formally unveil the proposal on the Capitol steps on Tuesday. In an interview he says hes floating the proposal to offset the federal funding cuts from the Trump Administrations Big Beautiful Bill. "The Well Washington fund is about investing in critical silos of public sector spending at the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T04:15Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Emotions run high as UW students host rally for migrant protections on campus Dozens of demonstrators rallied at the University of Washington to protest the immigration arrests and detentions happening in Western Washington and calling for protections for migrant students on campus. The rally at UW's Red Square remained peaceful but it was clear emotions were high for the multiple student organizations that gathered with a list of demands for university administrators. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the lead story:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T20:12Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"DRONE FOOTAGE: Felony harassment suspect dies after deputy-involved shooting in Pierce County A man suspected of felony harassment was killed in a deputy-involved shooting in the South Hill area of unincorporated Pierce County near Puyallup early Monday. Pierce County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) deputies were called to the [----] block of 156th St Ct E at 2:01 a.m. after someone called [---] and said a man in a vehicle had fired a gunshot outside their home. When deputies arrived they found the vehicle with a man sleeping inside. After speaking with the victims deputies found probable cause to arrest"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T19:04Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl LX victory with huge 12s crowd in Seattle It's possible as many as a million 12s lined up from SODO to Belltown to watch the Seahawks Championship Parade on Wednesday possibly the largest parade crowd in city history. Leading up to the parade the team hosted a Super Bowl trophy celebration at Lumen Field. Seahawks legend and broadcaster Steve Raible emceed the ceremony inside the stadium welcoming players coaches and executives to the stage as the Lombardi Trophy gleamed before a packed crowd of 12s. -------------------------------------------------- For more on"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T01:20Z 394K followers, 33.8K engagements
"Thurston County deputy fights with DUI suspect who grabbed her gun at crash scene Newly-released videos show the moments a suspected impaired driver grabbed a Thurston County Sheriff's deputy's gun during a fight at the scene of a car crash last month. The deputy was driving home on Oct. [--]. when she came across a crash at the intersection of Pacific Ave SE and Old Pacific Hwy east of Lacey. KOMO News obtained video of the incident this week through a public records request. The video shows the deputy alerting dispatchers of the crash and requesting additional units to help at the scene."
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T01:18Z 394K followers, 29.5K engagements
"Redmond PD completely suspends Flock camera use amid statewide concerns over ICE access The Redmond Police Department (RPD) announced Wednesday that it has suspended operation of its automated license-plate reader (ALPR) system commonly known as Flock cameras" following a recommendation by the Redmond City Council on Nov. [--]. The pause is not the result of wrongdoing by RPD officials emphasized but reflects public concern about how similar systems have been used elsewherein particular by ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies. The department said it remains committed to transparent"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T16:46Z 394K followers, 138.6K engagements
"Inside the Seahawks parade after SuperBowl LX Wildest moments with the 12s Come with KOMO to the action at the Seahawks Super Bowl [----] Victory Parade in Seattle From confetti explosions to unreal fan energy KOMO captures the wildest moments of the celebration and what it was like to be part of the sea of blue and green. Join Seattle Refined/KOMO reporter Abby Luschei as she takes you through the heart of the parade as she interviews the most passionate 12s and captures the electric vibes that took over downtown Seattle on Wednesday. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T02:14Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Conjoined twin girls undergo rare separation surgery at Seattle Children's Hospital Twin toddlers El and Ally are a handful and a blessing. When their mom Sam Albalushi was pregnant she was overjoyed to learn she was having twins. But scans revealed potential complications. Her babies were growing but not moving in utero. It only became clear when the girls were born. El and Ally were conjoinedattached at the pelvis. Medical staff whisked them away before Sam could see or hold them. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-17T18:26Z 394K followers, 500.7K engagements
"Will Miami's Surez be punished for spitting on Sounders FC staffer Will Luis Surez be punished for spitting on a longtime Seattle Sounders security staffer Thats the question that is being raised around the world after the 38-year-olds very public display following the Sounders' defeat of Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final at Lumen Field. Immediately after the whistle Surez along with other teammates pushed shoved and swung punches in an ugly display after the 3-0 loss. Superstar Lionel Messi stayed away from it all. But as security attempted to move in and separate both sides the games"
YouTube Link 2025-09-02T16:55Z 394K followers, 46.6K engagements
"Seattle's rookie safety hurts ankle Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori hurt an ankle during practice as Seattle prepares to face New England on Sunday. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-rookie-safety-nick-emmanwori-injures-ankle-during-super-bowl-60-practice-vs-patriots-left-tackles-banged-up-charles-cross-josh-jones-nfl-championship-gam Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T15:03Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle man convicted of hate crime assault for [----] attack on transgender woman A Seattle man has been convicted of a hate crime and assault for attacking a transgender woman in the University District last year. The jury reached a unanimous verdict after hearing nearly a week of testimony from witnesses first responders and the victim. King County prosecutors say Karlow was the main aggressor in a group of men who targeted the victim in March [----] kicking and punching her while yelling slurs and using anti-trans language. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T18:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"40 vacant Seattle buildings deemed 'dangerous' public records show In the aftermath of several recent fires at vacant buildings in Seattle KOMO News discovered that [--] derelict structures are currently deemed as "dangerous" by both the Seattle Fire Department and the Seattle City Attorney. KOMO News obtained the list of dangerous structures through a public disclosure request with the City of Seattle. As part of the data only three of the [--] structures are currently in the mode of being torn down. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the lead story:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-16T21:06Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Green River prompts flooding mad scramble to build barricades in Kent It has been a mad scramble in Kent all afternoon after the Green River jumped its banks near the West Valley Highway. It started coming from that way real fast said Juan Aguirre in between throwing down sandbags at a family home on the West Valley highway. He said hes lived there for [--] years spent much of his childhood there and has never seen the water that high. Multiple family members were driving through and trying to fortify the home as the water continued to rise. --------------------------------------------------"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T01:32Z 394K followers, 44.6K engagements
"Seattle mayor ruffles feathers over $30B Sound Transit budget woes priorities Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has appeared to ruffle the feathers of other regional leaders by publicly declaring that Sound Transit should prioritize light rail expansion to West Seattle and Ballard. Its only a question after the agency publicly acknowledged last week that it is up to $30 billion dollars short of completing the [----] voter-approved and financed South Transit [--] expansion. Harrell on Tuesday stood at a park in Ballard to declare that hell work to improve permitting speed to make West Seattle and Ballard"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T01:36Z 394K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Hundreds rally outside Seattle Target as Mayor Wilson issues ICE directives Hundreds of protesters descended on a Target store in Seattle on Friday demanding the retailer cut ties with federal immigration enforcement as the mayor rolled out new steps aimed at limiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations within city limits. Demonstrators accused the Minneapolis-based company of cooperating with ICE in other states including Minnesota by allowing agents to use store parking lots and facilities during enforcement operations. -------------------------------------------------- For"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T01:39Z 394K followers, 46.3K engagements
"Electric plane makes historic landing at Boeing Field marking a new era in aviation A plane that never needs traditional fuel showed up at Boeing Field. The aircraft from BETA Technologies flew into Seattle the other day. The first electric aircraft to land at Boeing Field said Deputy Airport Director David Decoteau. This plane is propelled by electrons and motors instead of pistons or jets. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/news/local/aviation-electric-planes-passenger-plane-arrives-at-boeing-field-seattle-aircraft-technology"
YouTube Link 2025-11-02T00:00Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Highline schools explain student walkout policy after parent pushback The Highline School District is clarifying how the school leaders responded to an anti-ICE protest in early February following pushback from a parent who has since gone viral. Vance Glawe took to social media to share his outrage that his 14-year-old student at Cascade Middle School was at a rally on Feb. [--] in White Center. Students left campus and he was angry he said about getting no notice from the school that this would be happening. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T01:51Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Heavy rain returns to western Washington threatens more flooding through Thursday Dire situations continue to unfold in western Washington as another round of heavy rain is set to sweep across the region following historic flooding last week. Aggravated flooding concerns will be the worst through Thursday then are forecast to decrease heading into the weekend. There will be one more push of heavy rain and wind before colder air moves in to bring snow back to the mountains for the second half of the week replacing the upper-elevation rain that has aggravated river flooding. Many rivers rose"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T00:24Z 394K followers, 105.7K engagements
"14-year-old boy shot in the head while driving SUV in Tacoma A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head while reportedly driving an SUV in Tacoma on Friday afternoon. The Tacoma Police Department says that they do not have anyone in custody and they do not have a description for a suspect. Officers were called just before [--] p.m. to the intersection of McKinley Avenue and East 64th Street for reports of a vehicle crash and a possible gunshot victim. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T20:15Z 394K followers, 73.7K engagements
"Woman awarded $13M for fall on 'notoriously dangerous' Queen Anne sidewalk A King County jury ruled Thursday that the city of Seattle and an apartment owner must pay a woman $13.1 million in damages after a fall. On July [--] [----] 53-year-old Lesley Mettler Auld an ultra-distance athlete was walking west on Dravus Street in the Queen Anne neighborhood. She fell on a section of the sidewalk known for being covered in water and algae. Mettler Aulds legs were pinned under her body and she snapped both of her quadricep muscles according to court documents."
YouTube Link 2024-06-23T01:00Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Nordstrom offers free parking new designs to bolster Downtown Seattle holiday experience Santa Claus has come back to Downtown albeit in a different spot. Nordstrom kicked off Black Friday with a renewed focus on the holiday tradition and strategy to encourage more people to return to the retail core. For one it is offering free parking at Pacific Place to shoppers who spend $25 or more over the holiday weekend and has moved Santa from his historically visible street-side location up to the 4th floor of the store near the skybridge to Pacific Place."
YouTube Link 2025-11-29T15:15Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Woman finds depression relief with electroconvulsive therapy Sylvie Sallquist has struggled with severe depression and anxiety since she was a child and this is her latest attempt to find relief. ECT - or electroconvulsive therapy - sends electric currents through the brain essentially rewiring to better control mood and emotions. The patient goes under general anesthesia and the currents provoke a seizure. The seizure lasts less than a minute providing a burst of electrical activity. Dr. Randall Espinoza is the Medical Director of the Center for Neuromodulation at UW Medical Center"
YouTube Link 2024-11-23T01:01Z 394K followers, 42.8K engagements
"The special friendship between a neighbor and Brody the St. Bernard "Your heart will melt and your spirit will soar when you come to understand the lovely friendship between a 95-year-old Dutch woman named Sally and a 2-year-old St. Bernard named Brody" says Eric Johnson. Originally Aired: May [--] [----] https://komonews.com/news/erics-heroes/erics-heroes-the-special-friendship-between-a-neighbor-and-brody-the-st-bernard For more on this story: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2019-05-23T20:22Z 394K followers, 14.2M engagements
"Rare 'Blizzard Warning' issued for Olympic Cascade mountains Tuesday ARC Seattle The official definition of a blizzard is heavy snow with sustained winds of [--] mph or greater and visibility less than a quarter of a mile for at least three hours. These specific criteria will be met in the Cascade mountains on Tuesday as a powerful winter storm impacts western Washington. In this segment of ARC Seattle KOMO Meteorologist Kristin Clark explains what a Blizzard Warning means for travelers and what we can expect with this incoming storm - including if we'll see some lowland snow this week."
YouTube Link 2024-01-08T22:15Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"New harbor seal at Seattle Aquarium The Seattle Aquarium has a new harbor seal named Flounder The 12-year-old cant be released into the wild because he's dependent on humans. Which of the stories Steve talks about is your favorite Let us know in the comments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: https://instagram.com/komo4 KOMO News on TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T15:10Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle man arrested for destroying emergency room attacking staff: $100K in damages A 29-year-old man was arrested after Seattle police say he trashed a trauma room at Harborview Medical Center set a fire and attacked nurses and security guards during a violent outburst in the hospitals emergency room Saturday morning in downtown Seattle. At 10:15 a.m. patrol officers responded to reports of a patient trashing a trauma room inside Harborview Medical Center. According to the police report It appeared that almost everything in the room had been thrown around or tipped over as staff and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T02:11Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle's best bagel Hey Bagel is the hottest bagel shop in town From the founder of Rubinstein Bagels Hey Bagel has made quite the splash since opening in January. People will line up to get their hands on them especially on the weekends. They serve up yummy bagels and coffee You can find them in the heart of U Village at [----] Village Ct NE Seattle. -------------------------------------------------- For more interesting people things to do eat and see in Seattle visit https://seattlerefined.com/ _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-23T18:00Z 394K followers, 23.7K engagements
"After [--] years of talk Sound Transit says cross lake light rail will open March 28th The wait will be over on March [--]. That date is Sound Transits promise that riders will at last be able to cross Lake Washington by train rolling over Interstate [--] on the Homer M. Hadley floating bridge a first-of-its-kind light rail crossing. The agency says the cross-lake connection will open completing the last major piece of the [--] Line and a story that has plenty of twists and turns along the way. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T02:24Z 394K followers, 24K engagements
"Rivers flood roads swamped communities evacuated as rain pounds Western Washington Heavy rain is falling across western Washington heading into a period of historic flooding over the next [--] hours. Steady rain will continue throughout the day and overnight. A Flood Watch is still in effect for most of western Washington as heavy rain continues to pour causing road closures evacuations water rescues and mudslides. Many communities are also under Flood Warnings with several inches of rain expected on Wednesday and Thursday. Some areas will likely see catastrophic flooding by Thursday morning."
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T21:01Z 394K followers, 45.2K engagements
"RFK Jr. claims possible connection between autism Tylenol and circumcision in babies Robert Kennedy Jr. was spoke on new claims about the possible connection between children who are circumcised early and given Tylenol who a higher chance of developing autism. He said "children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism which is because theyre given Tylenol afterward." According to the Associated Press RFK Jr. used a study from the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine in [----]. The study looked at ritual circumcision and the risk of autism spectrum disorder in boys under 10"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T21:21Z 394K followers, 56.8K engagements
"Undercover operation reveals couple's alleged liquor scheme at Kent restaurant A Kent restaurant owner and his wife have been arrested following allegations of purchasing and selling stolen high-end liquor. The Golden Steer Restaurant in Kent was closed after a tip-off led to a two-month undercover operation by Kent police in collaboration with Fred Meyer. Assistant Police Chief Jarod Kasner alleges that the couple a 33-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were actively soliciting stolen alcohol to further their business. "They were actually asking folks if they could get more alcohol they"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T00:18Z 394K followers, 139.6K engagements
"New body cam video shows man throwing Washington trooper to ground stealing patrol car Newly-released police videos show the sequence of events when a man walking on I-5 in Seattle threw a Washington State Patrol trooper to the ground and stole her patrol car on Christmas Day. The suspect identified in court filings as 24-year-old Alexander Eugene Smith told investigators he had smoked meth before the incident. KOMO News obtained copies of two body-worn cameras and one dash-mounted camera through a public records request this week. The videos show troopers talking with Smith in the center"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T17:30Z 394K followers, 19.7K engagements
"Mariners World Series dream shattered after 4-3 loss to Blue Jays in ALCS Game [--] The dream ended tonight for the Seattle Mariners. Facing the Toronto Blue Jays in a winner-takes-all Game [--] of the American League Championship Series the Mariners fell just short losing 4-3 and missing out on their first-ever World Series appearance extending a 49-year quest that remains unfulfilled. Seattle battled to the end in what could have been the franchises crowning moment but the Blue Jays prevailed late delivering what will go down as the Mariners most painfully close brush with the Fall Classic."
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T05:42Z 394K followers, 108.3K engagements
"W Bellevue Sunset Social + Chefs Cart Preview with Chef Larry Talon W Bellevue is heating up summer with two can't-miss culinary events and Executive Chef Larry Talon is giving us a taste The Sunset Social being held on July [--] is W Bellevues annual summer party a free evening of vibrant energy food and cocktails open to the community. The hotel is also launching Chefs Cart: A Global Street Food Series on August [--] running for three consecutive Thursdays. Each evening spotlights street food from a different part of the world including Mexico Vietnam and Japan. Executive Chef Larry Talon"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T19:47Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"Emotions run high as UW students host rally for migrant protections on campus Dozens of demonstrators rallied at the University of Washington to protest the immigration arrests and detentions happening in Western Washington and calling for protections for migrant students on campus. The rally at UW's Red Square remained peaceful but it was clear emotions were high for the multiple student organizations that gathered with a list of demands for university administrators. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the lead story:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T21:17Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"SEAHAWKS SUNRISE It's a Seahawks sunrise today with the [--] flag flying atop the Space Needle ahead of the big Championship Parade Are you ready Everything you need to know: https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-seahawks-parade-super-bowl-victory-championship-celebration-sodo-belltown-traffic-crowds-street-closures-lumen-field-4th-avenue-cedar-street Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 KOMO News on TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T23:09Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Suspected graffiti taggers caught on camera along I-5 in Seattle Suspected taggers were caught on camera along I-5 yet again. Washington State Department of Transportation cameras on I-5 near South Main Street in Seattle captured the group walking along the shoulder of the highway around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. The Washington State Patrol told KOMO News someone called to report the taggers just before 10:30 p.m. as it was happening but by the time troopers arrived the group was already gone which is typically what happens in these cases. Similar groups have also been caught on WSDOT cameras"
YouTube Link 2024-08-20T14:41Z 394K followers, 34.8K engagements
"Washington state launches new electric vehicle rebate program Washington is now the first state to offer a low-cost lease program for electric vehicles. Starting Aug. [--] tens of millions of dollars are available through Gov. Jay Inslee's new EV Instant Rebate. Under the path of the Blue Angels practice for weekend events and while standing in front of several models of electric vehicles Gov. Inslee on Thursday announced the new program for up to [----] low-income Washingtonians. Full story:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-03T17:00Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"LIVE: KOMO [--] News Find the latest breaking news and developing stories on KOMONews.com. Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 KOMO News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@komo4seattle Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__2_0RJ8XnHt2angfw6S1Q/sub_confirmation=1 Watch more top local news stories: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=G97AyNO_3IE&list=PLZm7uq7_dyY6qhFFIwgXRvYpkaOnZEabc&index=2&t=0s For all of the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T23:44Z 394K followers, 34.8K engagements
"Lummi Nation officer shot multiple times while trying to help driver after crash A Lummi Nation Police Officer was shot multiple times early Monday morning while investigating a traffic incident the Whatcom County Sheriffs Office reports. The officer [--] was shot after approaching a driver whose vehicle had veered off the road into a ditch on the [----] block of N. Red River Rd. shortly before [--] a.m. Investigators said that the officer tried to contact the driver only to have the driver open fire on him striking him several times. The suspect fled the scene but law enforcement said they have"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T17:05Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Disturbing details emerge on father charged after 4-year-old shot mom with unsecured gun The father of a young child who accidentally shot his mother after getting ahold of an unsecured gun pleaded not guilty to over a dozen charges in Snohomish County Court on Monday and will instead go to trial. It all stems back to an incident on the morning of July [--] where Snohomish County Sheriff's deputies responded to a home in Lynnwood for a gunshot incident. David Neff [--] reported that his wife had been shot in her upper left arm by their 4-year-old child by accident after the child got their hands"
YouTube Link 2025-08-05T15:15Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Pacific Northwest braces for wetter fall as NOAA predicts 71% chance of weak La Nia Autumn leaves changing color is a signal for changing weather ahead and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center (NOAA) forecasts a 71% chance for a weak La Nia to develop which could bring more precipitation than normal for October November and December. La Nia is a weather pattern that occurs when strong trade winds push warmer water on the surface of the ocean from the west coast of South America to Indonesia. As the warm ocean water shifts west cold water deeper in"
YouTube Link 2025-10-01T17:45Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Thieves ram Kemp's Cannabis store in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood For the second time in a little more than a month one of Seattle Supersonics legend Shawn Kemps marijuana businesses was targeted by thieves. The latest incident happened early Wednesday at Kemps Cannabis on 1st Ave in Seattles Belltown neighborhood. The store is about a block away from the Olympic Sculpture Park. One of the store's co-owners Tran Du told KOMO News he lives nearby and was alerted about the break-in at about 3:17 a.m. He called [---] and quickly arrived at the scene. Du said it was the first time that location"
YouTube Link 2025-02-20T17:30Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"Woman teen hiker rescued after fall in avalanche chute at Olympic National Park A 51-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy were rescued by helicopter in Olympic National Park after the woman fell in an avalanche chute according to the Mason County Sheriffs Office (MCSO). The MCSO said deputies were dispatched around 1:15 p.m. Sunday after a report that the woman had abdominal injuries from a fall in an avalanche chute at Mount Ellinor. Deputies later learned that a teen injured his knee while trying to help the woman. COURTESY: USCG -------------------------------------------------- For more"
YouTube Link 2026-02-17T01:50Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Google is dismantling the 'Work From Home' model and offering buyouts to employees Google is once again offering buyouts to employees across several of its divisions. On top of that the company is also tightening its return-to-office policy for remote employees living near offices. This raises the question: Are the days of remote work fading away Co-anchors Steve McCarron and Tyrah Majors spoke with business analyst and labor attorney Parag Amin to explain what the buyouts mean why some employees aren't accepting the offer and the long-standing debate of employee productivity in-office"
YouTube Link 2025-06-15T19:00Z 394K followers, 48.8K engagements
"It's tax season Major tax law changes will impact families seniors tipped workers It's tax time again And the [----] tax season will be very different for millions of Americans. Major tax law changes tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect families seniors tipped workers overtime earners and anyone who bought a new car in the past year. ARC Seattle co-anchor Steve McCarron talked with Mark Steber Chief Tax Officer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service about how taxpayers can prepare their documents how the new deductions will affect families and the benefits of filing early."
YouTube Link 2026-01-25T17:30Z 394K followers, 23.2K engagements
"Leonard Williams hypes up Seahawks fans at trophy celebration and predicts another big season "I'm not f****** leaving" Leonard Williams predicts the Seahawks will be back next year as another dominant team. Watch the full trophy celebration: https://youtu.be/QIzOqmBkXK8 #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #seahawks #seattleseahawks #superbowl #parade #gohawks #superbowllx #seahawksparade #superbowlparade #seahawkscelebtrations"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T22:31Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Western Washington faces historic floods that stranded families damaged homes Days of torrential rain in western Washington caused historic floods that stranded families on rooftops washed over bridges and damaged homes. Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents. Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday urged everyone to follow evacuation instructions. I understand that many in our state have experienced significant floods in the past" he said on the social platform X. "However were looking at a historic situation. All of the rivers"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T01:53Z 394K followers, 290.2K engagements
"Boeing starts hiring for delayed [---] line in Everett the city welcomes economic impacts The Boeing Company has signaled plans to expand its workforce in the Puget Sound. New job listings posted to Boeing's website this month are for first second and third shift manufacturing managers for [---] production on the company's new North Line in Everett. Employees would start work in Renton before moving to the Everett facility according to the listings. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T19:26Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"From the vault: Hulk Hogan meets his biggest 7-year-old fan at the Tacoma Dome in [----] The late Hulk Hogan was in Seattle on Jan. [--] [----] for a wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome. This story was about a 7-year-old kid named Seth who was a massive fan of the iconic wrestler. Watch to see the childs reaction when he meets his hero in person _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 KOMO News on TikTok:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T23:00Z 394K followers, 180.9K engagements
"Welfare concerns after a death prompt the removal of [--] children from a King County home [--] children were taken into protective custody Friday after deputies investigating a death at a King County home raised concerns about their welfare authorities said. According to a King County Sheriffs Office spokesperson deputies first responded to the residence at 10:49 p.m. on Thursday for a reported death. The KCSO said the reported death was that of an adult woman in her late 40s. Authorities have not released information about the cause of death. --------------------------------------------------"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T19:11Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Everett mother charged with gruesome murder of 4-year-old son pleads not guilty An Everett mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son and leaving his body on the side of Interstate [--] in Pierce County last month pled not guilty to charges in Snohomish County Superior Court Monday afternoon. Janet Garcia [--] was charged Friday with first-degree murder and domestic violence with a deadly weapon with aggravating factors of domestic violence and vulnerable victim. According to court filings investigators believe Janet Garcia stabbed her 4-year-old son Ariel Garcia up to [--] times in a gruesome"
YouTube Link 2024-04-23T19:06Z 394K followers, 230K engagements
"Seattle city attorney seeks $83K in penalties against infamous 'Belltown Hellcat' driver The Seattle City Attorney's Office filed a motion alleging Miles Hudson the so-called "Belltown Hellcat" driver accused of racing his Dodge Charger through city streets and waking people up with his loud exhaust has failed to respond to the city's lawsuit and is subject to $83200 in penalties. Hudson has been ordered by a court not to drive the Charger and the city issued him a notice of violation for the excessive noise with an order to remove the car's illegal exhaust system according to prosecutors."
YouTube Link 2024-06-01T19:08Z 394K followers, 235.6K engagements
"Seattle Storm Dance Troupe steals the spotlight Theres a lot of excitement at the Seattle Storm games from the players on the court to the fans in the stands. But its a young dance troupe that also steals the show come game time. Meet the Seattle Storm Dance Troupe _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 KOMO News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@komo4seattle Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-31T19:00Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Parent assaults teen referee at Seattle hockey game Seattle Police responded to a report of an "irate parent" accused of pushing two teen hockey referees so hard they were knocked onto the ice during a youth hockey game Sunday at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate. According to the police report witnesses described a parent walking onto the ice during a game last Sunday morning during a pause in play. The teen referees are [--] and [--] years old according to the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association. An officer who interviewed both teens said they were treated by Seattle Fire"
YouTube Link 2025-02-10T23:54Z 394K followers, 67.5K engagements
"New laws taking effect in Washington state in [----] As the new year approaches a range of Washington state laws will take effect on Jan. [--] [----] bringing changes to workers employers families and consumers across the state. These changes stem from legislation passed by the Washington State Legislature earlier this year. Here's a look at some of the big ones -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T15:15Z 394K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Break-in at Mariners star's home leaves Reign forward Jordyn Huitema shaken but resilient All she could think about was 'staying alive' says Seattle Reign FC Forward Jordyn Huitema. Huitema told KOMO News that [--] seconds was about all it took for burglars to break down a door race to the second floor and begin ransacking the bedroom she was just in moments before. The Reign striker said she heard a loud bang in the early evening hours of May [--]. She wasn't even dressed and was just getting to bed to turn in early to prep for a soccer match the following day. She said she quickly realized the"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T23:45Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Use of Flock Safety cameras growing across western Washington raising privacy concerns A growing number of communities throughout western Washington are turning to technology to help meet their public safety needs which includes using Flock Safety camera systems. Mount Vernon Sedro-Woolley Auburn and Normandy Park have all recently signed contracts with Flock Safety to have camera systems installed. A homeowners association in Federal Way has also adopted the technology. Normandy Park utilizes two Flock cameras along First Ave near the main entryways to the city which were first installed"
YouTube Link 2025-05-21T00:22Z 394K followers, 13.2K engagements
"Washington State AG Brown pushes back on DCYF claims as audit and legal filings add pressure Renewed scrutiny over Washingtons oversight of provider payments and records has intensified in recent weeks prompted in part by documented fraud in Minnesota and fresh questions raised here at home about accountability and transparency inside the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF). The Washington State Auditors Office told KOMO News it has encountered four years of missing provider records as it reviews the system a revelation that helped fuel calls for closer oversight and a clearer"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T17:12Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Five arrested after alleged drug sales to kids as young as [--] near Lacey middle school Police have arrested five people in connection with a drug operation near a Lacey middle school accused of selling drugs nicotine products and alcohol to kids as young as [--] years old. Authorities say they conducted surveillance on the home for months seeing more than [---] kids in a school day going in and out of the house. The five arrested are now facing multiple drug and gun charges for selling to minors. According to court documents police were tipped off to the operation in December."
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T01:18Z 394K followers, 31.8K engagements
"RAW VIDEO: Seattle arrives in Santa Clara ahead of Championship game Sunday Video provided by NFL Network shows Seattle arriving in Santa Clara California on Sunday night ahead of the Championship title game against New England this Sunday. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/sports/seahawks/seattle-seahawks-new-england-patriots-super-bowl-opening-night-media-blitz-reporters-interviews-nfl-football-levis-stadium-sam-darnold _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T00:01Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Future of ACA "Obamacare" subsidies uncertain as Senate decision looms impacting millions The future of enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as Obamacare is still up in the air. "Unfortunately that's been a political football over the years" President and Founder of U.S.-RX Care Renzo Luzzatti said. "There's been funding and defunding and funding and defunding." How did we get here During the government shutdown last year extending those subsidies was a main focal point. Eventually Senate Republicans and Democrats struck a deal to reopen the government on Nov. 12"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T01:25Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Boston Teamsters join Republic Services pickets in WA; trash service is delayed a 2nd day People living in cities across King and Snohomish counties are still waiting for their trash to get picked up after a temporary delay. This comes as trash collectors and other workers support an ongoing strike in Lacey amid contract negotiations with Republic Services. Some people in Edmonds on Thursday had no idea their trash was not picked up a day earlier. Others told KOMO News they are furious and wondering when this strike will end and how long until their garbage piles up. It's a bad time for a"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T19:52Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. Ferguson says he would support a 'millionaires' tax' in Washington state Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday he would support a "Millionaires' Tax" on high earners suggesting it could raise $3 billion a year but also would face a legal challenge. Ferguson noted there would likely be a legal challenge given past State Supreme Court rulings and even I-2111 that Democrats and Republicans voted for in the legislature to ban state and local income taxes. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T03:00Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Boeing's sales jump nearly 60% in Q4 bolstered by strong rise in airplane deliveries Boeing's sales surged nearly 60% in the fourth quarter as the aerospace company digs itself out of a string of crises that tarnished its reputation. It was the strongest quarter of airplane deliveries since [----]. Revenue soared to $23.95 billion from $15.24 billion for the three months ended Dec. [--]. That topped the $22.6 billion that analysts polled by FactSet were looking for. Boeing had [---] commercial deliveries in the quarter more than double the [--] deliveries in the prior-year period."
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T03:15Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Neighbors pleaded with [---] hours to shut down party before Spanaway shooting [---] calls newly obtained by KOMO News reveal the desperate attempts by neighbors in a Pierce County neighborhood to summon police to a large house party for [--] minutes before a tragic shooting occurred leaving two teenagers dead. The incident took place on March [--] when the two teenage boys were shot at 12:24 a.m. A 17-year-old boy has since been arrested and charged with murder. Records show the first [---] call from a concerned neighbor was made at 10:43 p.m. "Just send out the deputies and shut this thing down man""
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T19:31Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Security guard secures rifle stolen by protester in downtown Seattle During protests in downtown Seattle on Saturday a protester pulled a patrol rifle from the back of a Seattle PD vehicle which was swiftly secured by a security guard with Q13 FOX until police arrived and secured the weapons. -------------------------------------------------- LIVE Updates on Protests in Seattle: https://komonews.com/news/local/protesters-gather-in-seattle-for-2nd-day-of-protests-over-george-floyd-death _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2020-05-31T02:56Z 394K followers, 5.9M engagements
"Seattle is Dying A KOMO News Documentary KOMO Anchor Eric Johnson takes an in-depth look at the impact the drug and homelessness problem is having on our city and possible solutions in "Seattle is Dying" a news documentary that aired on KOMO-TV in March [----]. You can read the full story and watch at KOMONews.com: https://komonews.com/news/local/komo-news-special-seattle-is-dying. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4"
YouTube Link 2019-03-19T22:46Z 394K followers, 20.3M engagements
"Analysis: What to make of Washington state's key races as more votes are counted Election night is over but candidates are still waiting to declare victory in high-profile races like the run for Seattle mayor. In the latest update to early results Wednesday afternoon incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell still maintains a lead with 53.8% of the vote; his challenger Katie Wilson still trails behind with 45.6% of the vote. Political experts say in Washington state votes that come in the day before and on election day tend to lean more progressive. That is why despite trailing in the race with early"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T00:48Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Cascade Mountains expecting blanket of 2-4 feet of new snow through Thursday In typical January fashion a winter storm will bring heavy snow to the Cascade Mountains making travel difficult for drivers going over the passes. Between Tuesday and Thursday 2-4 feet of new snow is expected with wind gusts up to 40mph over the mountains. A winter storm warning is now in effect for the Cascade Mountains. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T06:54Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Starbucks closes Seattle Reserve locations cuts jobs amid restructuring efforts Its the end of an era at what was once a destination for coffee lovers in Seattle. A couple from Akron Ohio were among the dozens of people to pull up to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill Thursday only to be greeted by boarded-up windows and a note announcing the specialty stores permanent closure. It marks the end of a nearly 11-year run of an immersive coffee experience in a 15000-square-foot space a restored 1920s auto showroom. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T14:01Z 394K followers, 55.3K engagements
"To save spotted owls US plans to kill hundreds of thousands of West Coast barred owls To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strategy released Wednesday is meant to prop up declining spotted owl populations in Oregon Washington state and California. The Associated Press obtained details in advance. Documents released by the agency show up to about"
YouTube Link 2024-07-04T22:16Z 394K followers, 16.7K engagements
"King County allocates $2M in funding to help immigrants bans ICE from county property King County Executive Girmay Zahilay on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at strengthening protections and expanding emergency support for immigrant and refugee communities amid increased federal immigration enforcement activity. The order which takes effect immediately allocates $2 million in new emergency funding for rental assistance food access and legal aid and directs county agencies to review policies to ensure compliance with state laws limiting local involvement in federal immigration"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T01:51Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Mild winter triggers early blooms but may delay cherry blossoms on UW campus It has been a milder winter across western Washington so far this year which has caused some Seattle neighborhoods to see flowers blooming early. From daffodils to some species of cherry trees early signs of spring could be seen scattered across some corners of Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle on Friday afternoon. And several walkers in the park told KOMO News they're seeing plants sprouting months early in their neighborhoods too. "Lots of the magnolia trees around here are blooming early so these giant purple"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T15:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Patrols and new summer hours implemented to enhance safety at Alki Beach Seattle police have announced new safety measures for Alki Beach a year after it was declared a "crime hotspot." The update on crime prevention comes shortly after a man was arrested for allegedly threatening people with a knife at the popular location. One of the key changes involves adjusting Alki Beach's summertime hours. Normally open until 11:30 p.m. the beach will now close at 10:30 p.m. during the summer months. "We dont see a lot of good happen after dark so we are appreciative that they are closing it earlier""
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T19:49Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Mother arrested after 5-year-old son dies from fentanyl overdose in Puyallup A mother has been arrested following the death of her 5-year-old son Brentlee Lawrence who investigators say died from a fentanyl overdose. Pierce County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the home on the [-----] block of 66th Avenue Court East in Puyallup around [--] a.m. on March [--] and discovered the boy unresponsive. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Full story:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T17:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"DEA Seattle addresses agency's involvement in immigration enforcement in the northwest It's been two weeks since federal law enforcement agencies in the Department of Justice were given the green light to enforce immigration laws under Title [--] of the U.S. Code. In that time agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration have carried out numerous arrests in western Washington of people in the country illegally. "We are allowed to directly participate in immigration enforcement where we couldnt before" Special Agent In Charge David Reames told KOMO News in an interview on Tuesday."
YouTube Link 2025-02-05T23:36Z 394K followers, 55.3K engagements
"1 dead [--] injured in West Seattle double shooting near Alki Beach Police are searching for multiple suspects after a man was killed and another was injured in a West Seattle shooting Saturday morning. Patrol officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired in the [----] block of Harbor Avenue Southwest at 3:51 a.m. A man suffering from a gunshot wound was found in the road. The Seattle Fire Department pronounced him dead after arriving. Another shooting victim was found with a gunshot wound in Renton. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition."
YouTube Link 2024-06-24T22:07Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"FULL INTERVIEW: Pete Nordstrom discusses Nordstrom's renewed efforts to attract people to Downtown. Pete Nordstrom discusses Nordstrom's renewed efforts to attract people to Downtown. For instance they're moving their Santa pictures from streetside to the 4th floor and incorporating the Pacific Place walkway to encourage traffic between the two buildings -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: #nordstrom #shopping #holidays #seattle _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on"
YouTube Link 2025-11-30T15:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Dr. Oz sounds alarm as Minnesota welfare fraud scandal triggers nationwide review A massive welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota is prompting a nationwide review of Medicaid and related programs with CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz warning potential fraud could total up to $100 billion. Oz says states like Maine and California are now under scrutiny amid allegations of abuse in disability services autism programs and hospice care arguing the scale of suspected fraud threatens care for the nations most vulnerable. State leaders have pushed back accusing federal officials of politicizing the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T17:00Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle Snow Scorecard: [--] inches this winter so far (and counting) So will it snow in Seattle this winter Well we still have a good [--] weeks or more to wait as traditionally a snowy setup in the PNW can easily unfold through the beginning of Spring. The problem has been that much of this year we've been almost "locked" in a weather pattern with ridged jet stream flow over the western US (warmer) and troughing jet stream flow over the eastern US (colder/snowier). That pattern reverses substantially next week. π in bio for the full story. Full story on KOMOnews.com Full story here:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T20:20Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"TIMELINE: How the Nancy Guthrie case unfolded; Latest details on investigation Nancy Guthrie [--] remains missing as investigators examine ransom notes new suspect images and a detained then released person of interest. Watch for a full timeline of the case key evidence and where the search stands now. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T16:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Tolls could soon skyrocket to $15 on some western Washington roads How much you pay to commute on two major highways in western Washington could soon cost up to $15 per trip. The Washington State Transportation Commission Wednesday considered four possible rate options for the tolls along I-405 and SR-167 ultimately selecting an option that would raise the maximum toll to $15 up from $10 on I-405 and $9 on SR-167. The minimum rate would jump to $1. The majority of people who gave feedback oppose any increase due to the financial burden. Full story:"
YouTube Link 2023-12-15T00:16Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle cracks down on unpermitted food vendors at Alki Beach in West Seattle There's a crackdown on food vendors that have been reportedly operating illegally along Alki Beach in Seattle. Seattle-King County Public Health reports it shut down seven vendors for selling tacos hotdogs and other snacks to beach-goers without a permit. Summertime in West Seattle is a crowded Alki Beach with food carts and kiosks along the boardwalk on weekends. Public Health shut down seven vendors on June [--] along Alki that do not have a food permit indicating the vendor is trained in and following safe food"
YouTube Link 2024-06-25T19:24Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"ITA Super Bowl edition: Seahawks Blowout postgame and parade Niko and Chris are back from the Super Bowl to discuss what happened after the final whistle including exclusive interviews inside the locker room and a visit with Chris Pratt. Plus they discuss the civic importance of the Seahawks victory parade and its potential impact on the city's future. In Sonics news Senator Maria Cantwell is setting a timeline for possible NBA expansion. Cantwell said she hopes the league moves forward soon. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T01:56Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"Local leaders move to block potential ICE detention expansion in King County A series of proposals from local leaders across King County aim to block the expansion of federal immigration detention facilities in the region citing concerns about human rights and a recent surge in federal funding for enforcement. Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck introduced emergency legislation to impose a 365-day moratorium on new or expanded detention centers within the city limits. The measure scheduled for a possible full council vote Feb. [--] would give the city time to consider permanent"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T02:28Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"DEA Seattle addresses agency's involvement in immigration enforcement in the northwest It's been two weeks since federal law enforcement agencies in the Department of Justice were given the green light to enforce immigration laws under Title [--] of the U.S. Code. In that time agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration have carried out numerous arrests in western Washington of people in the country illegally. "We are allowed to directly participate in immigration enforcement where we couldnt before" Special Agent In Charge David Reames told KOMO News in an interview on Tuesday."
YouTube Link 2025-02-05T23:54Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Seattle mayor ruffles feathers over $30B Sound Transit budget woes priorities Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has appeared to ruffle the feathers of other regional leaders by publicly declaring that Sound Transit should prioritize light rail expansion to West Seattle and Ballard. Its only a question after the agency publicly acknowledged last weekthat it is up to $30 billion shortof completing the [----] voter-approved and financed South Transit [--] expansion. Harrell on Tuesday stood at a park in Ballard to declare that hell work to improve permitting speed to make West Seattle and Ballard a"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T16:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"From Super Bowl Champs to [----] Plans: Whats Ahead for Seattle End Zone Seattle is on top of the football world and the Lombardi Trophy is coming home On todays KOMO Sports End Zone Niko and Najee break down the Seahawks massive Super Bowl victory and what it means for the franchise moving forward. From the biggest plays of the game to the defining performances that sealed the championship weve got you covered. But winning it all is just the beginning. What does the offseason look like Who stays who goes and what moves could keep Seattle in championship contention Were diving into roster"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T02:34Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"Controversial conservative activist speaking about trans women in sports draws protests at UW Police and security were on hand at the University of Washington to keep the peace as protesters gathered to oppose two women who were speaking about their beliefs on transgender women competing in female sports. The event titled "The Fight Is Far From Over" featured Riley Gaines and Olivia Krolczyk who advocate for female athletes and vocally oppose allowing transgender women to compete in womens sports. This is not anti anyone. This is not anti-trans said Evan Flay a girls coach who attended"
YouTube Link 2025-05-07T22:30Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Pineapple Express slams into Washington state with heavy rain major river flooding expected The "Pineapple Express" - an atmospheric river with subtropical roots - has pulled into Western Washington and it will surge over the Sound in two waves this week. The first round of the heaviest rain will peak Monday evening and a second batch of steady warm precipitation will pick up the pace late Tuesday night. Together they will lead to widespread moderate to major river flooding in our region. Now that the storm is on our doorstep the computer forecasting models are able to run much more accurate"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T20:32Z 394K followers, 30K engagements
"How Seattle Changed the World A KOMO Documentary Ever wonder what the world would be like without planes computer software and online shopping Thanks to progressive Seattle innovators and change-makers the world is a much better place to live work and play. In the historical documentary How Seattle Changed the World KOMO TV explores how the Northwest went from an afterthought to a magnet for innovation drawing in passionate people who made advancements in technology aviation commerce music entertainment and the arts. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:37 - Changing Transportation: Peterbilt UPS"
YouTube Link 2023-01-28T04:35Z 394K followers, 118.9K engagements
"Crews clear homeless encampment near south Seattle middle school City crews spent Monday morning clearing a homeless encampment near a south Seattle middle school. Notices were posted at the camp near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and South Graham Street warning of the impending camp closure. The encampment was located a few blocks west of Seattles Aki Kurose Middle School. Some of the people who were staying in the encampment told KOMO News they were offered shelter by the city prior to the closure. Some said they did not want to take the shelter and services that were"
YouTube Link 2024-03-19T22:00Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Fighting for parental rights or protecting transgender youth Washington Senate Bill [----] a measure that proponents insist will protect transgender youth without supportive families seeking lifesaving care is awaiting Gov. Jay Inslees Signature. The bill that has incited controversy has passed both the House and the Senate. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the lead story:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-26T16:19Z 394K followers, 10.1K engagements
"Trademark dispute brews as Nestl targets Seattle Strong for brand confusion A small coffee business in Seattle is trying to fend off a food industry titan and prevent it from stripping away its name over a claim of brand infringement. Seattle Strong has been marketing cold brew coffee since [----] when Evan Oeflein turned his business project at the University of Washington into a viable company. Hes been slowly growing ever since and received a trademark for the name Seattle Strong two years ago. However his success has caught the attention of Nestl which wants him to drop the name. It's about"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T18:36Z 394K followers, 48.2K engagements
"Suspect in critical condition officer recovering after 'exchange of gunfire' in Ballard Seattle police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the Ballard neighborhood that left a suspect in critical condition and an officer recovering in the hospital. Police said the incident began about 5:40 p.m. Thursday when officers responded to a domestic violence call. A woman had reported a man was following her near NW 62nd St and 28th Ave NW. Police said the woman knew the man. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said that shortly after officers arrived they encountered the suspect who took"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T19:32Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"New UW study looks at medical debt bankruptcy among insured A new study by the University of Washington shows many working-age Americans are vulnerable to bankruptcy after hospitalization related to an injury. We weren't surprised to see that an injury like a car crash or a fall that gets hospitalized results in increases in medical debt and bankruptcy Dr. John W. Scott at UW Medicine said. Scott who has been a surgeon for fifteen years. He said typically and unsurprisingly patients who are uninsured are most vulnerable to medical debt. -------------------------------------------------- For"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T22:19Z 394K followers, [---] engagements
"Newly-discovered 3I/ATLAS comet makes closest approach to Earth The comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth on Friday December 19th according to NASA. Researchers at the University of Washington are studying the fascinating comet which is believed to be from another solar system. KOMO News Anchor Holly Menino interviewed Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Department of Astronomy James Davenport about 3I/ATLAS. -------------------------------------------------- Tune into ARC Seattle Monday-Friday 7-10 a.m. and 10-11 p.m. on KUNS The CW Network."
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T19:30Z 394K followers, 29.4K engagements
"Washington state auditor addresses questions about DCYF funding for day care providers KOMO News Michelle Esteban spoke to Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy about oversight of the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) and the organizations funding. She said auditors lacked key data for four years limiting the organizations oversight. She said there has been no evidence of fraud so far and no active investigations but results are still pending. McCarthy said under new state leadership her team was able to get that data and it will be part of the organizations annual audit"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T01:23Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Family of explorer who died in Titan sub implosion seeks $50M+ in wrongful death lawsuit The family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion has filed a more than $50 million lawsuit saying the crew experienced terror and mental anguish before the disaster and accusing the subs operator of gross negligence. Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the famed Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic in June [----]. No one survived the trip aboard the experimental submersible owned by OceanGate a company in"
YouTube Link 2024-08-08T18:47Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Cle Elum declares bankruptcy over $26M debt leaving residents in uncertainty The city of Cle Elum has declared bankruptcy leaving the small Kittitas County town grappling with uncertainty about its future. The town named by the Kittitas Tribe after the nearby "swift water" now finds itself financially underwater. It's a wonderful rural town just a wonderful place said Shawn Daly a resident who expressed disbelief at the situation. "To tell you the truth it's like a bad dream. Cle Elum Mayor Matthew Lundh told KOMO News the city declared Chapter [--] bankruptcy this week citing insolvency."
YouTube Link 2025-06-28T00:01Z 394K followers, 101.6K engagements
"Vandals damage 'Black Lives Matter' mural in Seattle inflammatory note found nearby The 'Black Lives Matter' mural in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood was significantly damaged by someone who threw white paint across it. Artists who maintain the mural said they have noticed smaller acts of vandalism at the mural in recent months but nothing close to the scale of the damage that has been done now. All the artists are shocked were heartbroken" said Takiyah Ward a co-founder of the Vivid Matter Collective. Ward and [--] other artists still maintain the mural five years after it was first"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T00:41Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"200K pounds of debris removed from encampments along I-5 in Seattle's U-District State crews are securing the sites of several homeless encampments that have been cleared near I-5 in the University District of Seattle. Crews said [--] of the [--] people who were living in the encampments on Washington State Department of Transportation property accepted referrals for shelter and services. According to WSDOT [------] pounds of debris were removed from several encampments along I-5 between 45th Street and 50th Street in recent weeks. Crews are now shoring up [----] feet of fencing and adding [---] feet"
YouTube Link 2024-02-22T21:51Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Tacoma man killed in New Year's Day shooting police searching for suspect A man was shot and killed in a residential Tacoma neighborhood during the early hours of New Year's Day sparking an investigation by police. Tacoma police launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting on the [----] block of E Grandview Ave. Officers responded to the [----] block of E Grandview Ave. around 3:39 a.m. on Jan. [--] [----] where they discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts by the officers and assistance from Tacoma Fire Department personnel the man was"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T16:30Z 394K followers, 26.8K engagements
"'Best fan base in the world': Cooper Kupp showing love to the 12s at the Seahawks Super Bowl parade Cooper Kupp is proud of this team The Super Bowl LX champions are in Seattle for their celebratory parade Click here to watch the parade: https://bit.ly/3Oa6azk #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #seahawks #seattleseahawks #superbowl #parade #gohawks #superbowllx #seahawksparade #superbowlparade #seahawkscelebtrations"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T20:09Z 394K followers, 43.7K engagements
"Electric plane makes historic landing at Boeing Field marking a new era in aviation A plane that never needs traditional fuel showed up at Boeing Field. The aircraft from BETA Technologies flew into Seattle the other day. The first electric aircraft to land at Boeing Field said Deputy Airport Director David Decoteau. This plane is propelled by electrons and motors instead of pistons or jets. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: https://komonews.com/news/local/aviation-electric-planes-passenger-plane-arrives-at-boeing-field-seattle-aircraft-technology"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T22:57Z 394K followers, 13.2K engagements
"Bellevue pimp sentenced to [--] years for human trafficking after boasting on social media A Bellevue man who bragged on social media about the money he made from being a pimp will spend [--] years in prison after he was convicted at trial on charges including human trafficking and promoting prostitution. Prosecutors and police used the social media posts to build their case against 32-year-old Cedric Dorsey II who used the name "CCC Cash Chasen Ced" and claimed "I'm so Pimpish." "I am happy to take what they post and include it in the scope of our investigation said Major Ellen Inman of the"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T00:32Z 394K followers, 403.3K engagements
"SPD nearing [---] officers hired this year as new ad campaign targets recruits The city of Seattle is expected to hire [---] officers this year as the department has started rolling out a new advertising campaign to reach potential recruits. Department data released Monday shows the agency is on pace to hire [---] officers in [----] an increase from [--] in [----] and [--] in [----]. Applications to the agency increased by approximately 20% in the first three quarters of the year with [----] applicants up from [----] in the same time period last year. -------------------------------------------------- For more"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T18:01Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Washington state child care subsidies under audit amid fraud allegations The Washington State Auditor's Office is finalizing an audit of a $770 million child care subsidy program managed by the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF). The audit which began before recent allegations of potential fraud surfaced includes payments to over [----] child care providers statewide. State Auditor Pat McCarthy emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability stating "Our work is independent it is objective and I encourage anyone who is interested in this issue to read our report when"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T17:17Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Washington State ferry sways back and forth in large wake from Navy ship A Washington State ferry appeared to rock back and forth significantly during a voyage in Edmonds. The major swell came from a large Navy ship departing Everett going [--] knots and turning into the traffic lanes according to Washington State Ferries. WSF said the ferry would not have been able to rock on its own at that speed and the big wake caused the vessel to sway. #komo #komo4 #komonews #komo4news #seattle #washington #wsf #ferry #navy #boat #capsize #vessel #everett Video: Gillian Young"
YouTube Link 2025-06-11T22:29Z 394K followers, 46.7K engagements
"Bull elk caught in floodwaters in Washington state A bull elk navigates floodwaters in Carnation Washington on Dec. [--] [----]. Credit: Em Buktenica via https://komonews.com/chimein _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 KOMO News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@komo4seattle Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__2_0RJ8XnHt2angfw6S1Q/sub_confirmation=1 Watch more top local news stories:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T00:01Z 394K followers, 79.3K engagements
"Seattle landlords face fines deadlines over unauthorized homeless encampments Homeless people who set up their camps on private lots can create some escalating costs for landlords. Property owners in Seattle said they dont cause the problems that lead to complaints but they end up having to pay for the impacts on the neighborhood. That can include fines imposed by the city in addition to the expense of new fencing and other security measures. The latest example is on Capitol Hill where a vacant lot along Melrose Avenue became filled with tents and trash. On Wednesday clean-up crews hired by"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T14:08Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"New body camera footage shows shootout between Police and convicted felon in Ballard Body camera footage released by the Seattle Police Department (SPD) shows the moments before and after a shooting with a suspect in Ballard on Thursday evening which left an officer grazed by shrapnel and the suspect in critical condition. 62-year-old Christopher Bowman is now facing charges for first and second degree assault following the encounter after the new video shows evidence that he pointed a handgun at officers before firing shots. King County Prosecutors requested a bond of $3 million should"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T17:17Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
"Precious metals tax hits Washington businesses Now that it's [----] the price of some precious metals and coins like gold and silver could go way up in Washington state. An exemption on a precious metals tax in effect for [--] years was lifted on Jan. [--]. Some Western Washington businesses claim it could force some dealers out of state. This impacts buyers and sellers of precious metal coins and bullion. That is smelted or refined gold silver platinum and rhodium among other metals. Sales will no longer be exempt from a 10.3% tax plus the Business and Occupation Tax."
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T19:40Z 394K followers, 35K engagements
"Thurston Co. deputies amp up Grappler tool use to stop dangerous speeding drivers make more arrests Dash camera video from Thurston County shows a string of police pursuits over the past week ending in arrests with deputies increasingly relying on a relatively new tool designed to stop fleeing drivers without dangerous high-speed chases. The Thurston County Sheriffs Office is one of only three departments in Washington using the Grappler a high-powered nylon netting device that launches from a deputys front bumper and wraps around a fleeing vehicles rear tire. I would say that its kind of"
YouTube Link 2026-02-17T01:16Z 394K followers, [----] engagements
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