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Couple who lost everything to California fire finds new hope in Skagit County

Couple who lost everything to California fire finds new hope in Skagit County

Couple who lost everything to California fire finds new hope in Skagit County

Elizabeth and John Driver are starting new lives in Skagit County after losing nearly everything they owned to the devastating California wildfire earlier this year.

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Mariners manager pushes back on allegations of racism from former director

Mariners manager Scott Servais spoke out Tuesday, pushing back against allegations of racist conduct made one month ago by former director Dr. Lorena Martin.

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Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct coming down 30 years after earthquake warning

It's been nearly 30 years since discussions started about replacing Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct. The first warning about the viaduct's vulnerability to earthquakes came after a California quake caused a similar freeway to collapse onto traffic.

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5 things you need to know Wednesday

Another weather system will spread increasing rain and snow into western Washington Thursday while many cities continue to clean up damage as melting snow and ice turns to slush and the risk of flooding increases.

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After investigation, eastside housing program may audit hundreds of homes

Following a KING 5 investigation, a large affordable housing program serving East King County is proposing widespread changes to its policies.

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I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass reopens after hours-long closure

A storm will bring heavy rain to the lowlands and up to 2 feet of snow in parts of the Cascades.

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Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen faces jail time at sentencing Wednesday

Michael Cohen stands to get around four years in prison for multiple crimes, but his lawyers have argued for leniency after he cooperated with federal investigators.

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Oregon City family, victim of email scheme, to lose home days before Christmas

An Oregon City family is out $123,000 after falling for what police described as a sophisticated email scam. The FBI told them investigators traced the money through five banks and it is out of the country.

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Snohomish woman helps decorate White House for holidays

The White House is all lit up for the holidays, and a Snohomish woman had a hand in the decorations.

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Seattle pie shop burglarized for 2nd time in 3 months

The shop Pie in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood was hit by burglars this week for the second time in three months.

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Governor, AG vow to fight Feds’ suit to repeal Hanford sick worker law

The state of Washington is fighting back after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to take away help for sick Hanford workers. Governor Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson said they will defend a new landmark law that helps employees of the nuclear site win worker compensation claims.

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Seattle arena team brings in new contractor as costs rise

There's a new general contract for the Seattle Center Arena. Costs to renovate KeyArena have increased significantly since the arena was first announced.

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UW marching band parents, alumni donate supplies to George school after bus crash

Students and staff involved in a UW Husky Marching Band bus crash were sent to George Elementary School, where they were checked by medics. The students received Thanksgiving meals and other goods from concerned families.

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King County farmers fear code changes will hurt local growers

A proposed change to King County zoning codes is pitting farmers against tasting rooms. The change would allow industrial-type processing facilities on agricultural land that have no connection to any product being grown on the site. Critics argue the changes would hurt farmers and local food.

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Puget Sound school districts seek to avoid snow makeup days

School districts worried about making up cancellations caused by snowy weather are already looking to the Washington state superintendent's office for relief. Two districts have already applied for waivers to not have to make up three snow days.

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Deputy finds dog missing for months

A Snohomish County Sheriff's Deputy discovered a dog in the middle of a snowstorm, who had been missing since September. The German Shepard was spotted running through the woods, clearly emaciated and in poor health. Kaci Aitchison introduces us to Coco and the Everett Animal Shelter nursing her back to health.

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Gunman kills 5 people, wounds 5 police in Aurora, Illinois shooting

Police said they did not know the gunman's motive.

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The state of foster care in Washington

Late last year, KING 5 Investigators told the story of how our state failed a little girl, know simply by her initials M.D. She left the Pacific Northwest a healthy toddler and returned 5 months later blind, wheelchair bound, and unable to talk. Recently, Angela Poe Russell sat down with the man who is now tasked with helping improve how Washington state cares for vulnerable children. Ross Hunter shared the shortcomings, what is needed now and how you can play a role.

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Pride of the PNW: A special ski patrol

For those skiers and snowboarders out there, you have come to appreciate the terrain Washington brings. The fresh snow, the assortment of ski resorts. But the mountains can be dangerous, and something that we can all be prideful about, the ski patrol working endlessly to keep those on the mountain safe.

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Seattle viaduct demolition begins at Columbia Street ramp

The Seattle viaduct is finally coming down over 60 years after coming into service.

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Satellite imagery of Washington snowstorm

GOES-17 satellite imagery from February 6-12, 2019 shows a snowstorm moving through Western Washington.

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Raw: Crews demolish Seattle viaduct’s Columbia ramp

Crews begin demolition work on the Columbia Street ramp on the Alaskan Way Viaduct on February 15, 2019.

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Tim Eyman investigated for theft of $70 chair from Lacey Office Depot

The Lacey Police Department is investigating initiative promoter Tim Eyman for the theft of a $70 office chair from Office Depot.

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Surveillance video shows Tim Eyman walking out of Office Depot with chair he didn't purchase

Surveillance footage provided by Lacey Police shows Tim Eyman walking out of Office Depot with a $70 chair he didn't pay for.

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