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The family of a girl who prosecutors allege was beat to death by her father is suing the state, alleging Washington's child welfare agency was negligent in its response to abuse allegations.
WA sued in death of 5-year-old girl, allegedly killed by father
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February 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM
The family of a girl who prosecutors allege was beat to death by her father is suing the state, alleging Washington's child welfare agency was negligent in its response to abuse allegations.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson last week described the city as “filthy rich.” Impolitic as that may be, returns from a new tax on high pay packages show she’s not wrong, writes columnist Danny Westneat.
Another ‘millionaires tax’ finds Seattle is far richer than anyone knew
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February 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson last week described the city as “filthy rich.” Impolitic as that may be, returns from a new tax on high pay packages show she’s not wrong, writes columnist Danny Westneat.
Lloyd Center's ice rink is set to be demolished. A couple who have skated at the Portland facility for decades are among those who will mourn its loss.
End of an era is ahead for Portland's most romantic display on ice
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February 14, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Lloyd Center's ice rink is set to be demolished. A couple who have skated at the Portland facility for decades are among those who will mourn its loss.
T&T Supermarket is an Asian foodie’s paradise. But the Canadian grocery store is much more — even the answer to a question our writer wondered as a child.
T&T Supermarket was our family’s ‘Disneyland.’ It meant so much more
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February 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
T&T Supermarket is an Asian foodie’s paradise. But the Canadian grocery store is much more — even the answer to a question our writer wondered as a child.
On recent trips to T&T Supermarket in Bellevue and Lynnwood, I walked down the aisles of memory lane. Here are five nostalgic snacks that brought me joy.
Our writer strolled down memory lane at T&T and came back with snacks
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February 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
On recent trips to T&T Supermarket in Bellevue and Lynnwood, I walked down the aisles of memory lane. Here are five nostalgic snacks that brought me joy.
As the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival gets underway, the owner of West Seattle Nursery shares how a part-time job turned into a passion and an award-winning business.
Before big garden show, a Seattle nursery owner reveals how she grew a gem
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February 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
As the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival gets underway, the owner of West Seattle Nursery shares how a part-time job turned into a passion and an award-winning business.
The Washington Senate unanimously passed SB 5880 to allow private labs in DUI cases, aiming to cut Washington State Patrol's 15,000-case toxicology backlog.
WA Senate continues push for impaired driving enforcement
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February 14, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The Washington Senate unanimously passed SB 5880 to allow private labs in DUI cases, aiming to cut Washington State Patrol's 15,000-case toxicology backlog.
Starting today, trains will arrive twice as often on this stretch, a benefit that precedes the late March opening of service across Lake Washington.
More light rail trains will boost Seattle-Lynnwood frequency, capacity
Starting today, trains will arrive twice as often on this stretch, a benefit that precedes the late March opening of service across Lake Washington.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Starting today, trains will arrive twice as often on this stretch, a benefit that precedes the late March opening of service across Lake Washington.
Parents rely on past special education complaint decisions to see how similar issues were handled. But the records were only being kept for six years.
WA Senate votes to require OSPI to keep certain records for 20 years
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February 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Parents rely on past special education complaint decisions to see how similar issues were handled. But the records were only being kept for six years.
An Amazon employee-led advocacy group is among those demanding the company sever ties with immigration enforcement agencies.
In Seattle, ‘ICE Out’ has come for Amazon. It is already claiming a win
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February 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM
An Amazon employee-led advocacy group is among those demanding the company sever ties with immigration enforcement agencies.
Minneapolis fallout halted the final stretch of negotiations as Democrats demanded restrictions on immigration agents in exchange for votes for DHS funding.
Minneapolis upends WA lawmakers’ political playbook, DHS funding
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February 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Minneapolis fallout halted the final stretch of negotiations as Democrats demanded restrictions on immigration agents in exchange for votes for DHS funding.
President Trump wanted to cut medical research funding by 40%. Last week, he signed a budget that funds it at the highest levels ever.
Seattle NIH money was under attack. Now it's at a record high. What happened?
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February 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
President Trump wanted to cut medical research funding by 40%. Last week, he signed a budget that funds it at the highest levels ever.
Washington lawmakers are drawing attention to a stark reality: 1 in 8 adults in the state report being injured by an intimate partner.
Ahead of Valentine's Day, a push to address domestic violence in WA
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February 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Washington lawmakers are drawing attention to a stark reality: 1 in 8 adults in the state report being injured by an intimate partner.
Smokers in Washington may soon face a sharp spike in the cost of cigarettes. Lawmakers are considering an increase in the tobacco tax.
WA cigarette-tax increase advances in Olympia
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February 14, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Smokers in Washington may soon face a sharp spike in the cost of cigarettes. Lawmakers are considering an increase in the tobacco tax.
Seattle affordable housing developer may see windfall from first tax haul.
Seattle affordable housing developer may see windfall from first tax haul
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February 14, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Seattle affordable housing developer may see windfall from first tax haul.
Federal policy changes and heated rhetoric have added to pressures on Afghan immigrants plunged into the U.S.'s vastly different society. How are they adapting?
Eyed with suspicion, WA Afghans find pain and promise in American life
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February 14, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Federal policy changes and heated rhetoric have added to pressures on Afghan immigrants plunged into the U.S.'s vastly different society. How are they adapting?
Seattle police are asking witnesses to come forward to help identify a gunman who got off a King County Metro bus two weeks ago and fatally shot two teenagers at a bus stop near Rainier Beach High School.
Seattle police need help identifying gunman who killed students
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February 14, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Seattle police are asking witnesses to come forward to help identify a gunman who got off a King County Metro bus two weeks ago and fatally shot two teenagers at a bus stop near Rainier Beach High School.
Those frightening images of a masked man on Nancy Guthrie’s porch could provide valuable clues to investigators.
Chilling images from Nancy Guthrie’s porch could hold valuable clues about the masked suspect
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February 14, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Those frightening images of a masked man on Nancy Guthrie’s porch could provide valuable clues to investigators.
Kayaking during the winter season makes for a different experience, and possibly even more serene, as our writer found out.
On this Puget Sound bay, you’ll find out why kayaking is a must-do in winter
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February 14, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Kayaking during the winter season makes for a different experience, and possibly even more serene, as our writer found out.
T&T Supermarket, which made its U.S. debut in Bellevue in 2024, can be overwhelming. Our resident expert breaks down the stations at this sprawling food court.
Our writer spent a year eating at T&T Supermarket. Here’s his starter guide
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February 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
T&T Supermarket, which made its U.S. debut in Bellevue in 2024, can be overwhelming. Our resident expert breaks down the stations at this sprawling food court.
Test your knowledge of the week’s news. New quiz every Friday.
Seattle Times News Quiz
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February 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Test your knowledge of the week’s news. New quiz every Friday.
How a backcountry skiing venture ended in tragedy at Longs Pass.
How a backcountry skiing venture ended in tragedy at Longs Pass
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February 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM
How a backcountry skiing venture ended in tragedy at Longs Pass.
Ring is ending its planned tie-up with police surveillance company Flock Safety after critics raise fresh worries about neighborhood camera networks.
Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash
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February 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Ring is ending its planned tie-up with police surveillance company Flock Safety after critics raise fresh worries about neighborhood camera networks.
Opposing expansion of the CCTV cameras downtown and elsewhere was a big part of Mayor Wilson's campaign, but now she is hearing from communities that want them.
Will Katie Wilson turn off Seattle’s surveillance cameras?
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February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Opposing expansion of the CCTV cameras downtown and elsewhere was a big part of Mayor Wilson's campaign, but now she is hearing from communities that want them.
The Northwest’s only commercial nuclear power plant was manually shut down early Thursday morning.
Northwest’s only nuclear power plant shut down after problem detected
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February 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The Northwest’s only commercial nuclear power plant was manually shut down early Thursday morning.