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Officer shot during Vancouver standoff

“So at this point we have a barricaded subject with a possible hostage.”

A police officer was shot during a standoff outside a southeast Vancouver home Wednesday morning where a wanted suspect and a possible hostage were holed up. via KING5 Seattle News

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ArtsFund pours more money into local arts groups

For the second successive year, ArtsFund increased its funding to King and Pierce county arts groups. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Council Passes Zero Waste Strategy

“With today's vote, Seattle is once again on the cutting edge when it comes to actually walking the talk of our environmental values.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Sara Nelson, Conlin Office, 684-8805 George Howland, Jr. via Seattle City Council

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Wrestler who killed family tests positive for steroids

Investigators said Tuesday they found steroids and other drugs in the body of pro wrestler Chris Benoit, who killed his wife and young son last month before hanging himself in the family's home. via KING5 Seattle News

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Former Seattle Prep star Webster hopes for starting job

When Martell Webster was drafted by the Trail Blazers in 2005 with the number six pick, his future looked bright. via KING5 Seattle News

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Seattle police arrest naked bike riders

“Seattle has never had a problem with this ride”

It's not easy being nude or painted in tiger stripes if you're a Seattle cyclist-protester. Three of the 57 participants in the Seattle Naked Bike Ride -- including one stripped, stripy Oak Harbor woman -- were ... via The Seattle Post Intelligencer

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The bullets and bloodshed Seattle doesn't see

“We just keep killing each other”

Just shy of 4 in the morning, they emerged from the shadows and alleys near 12th and East Jefferson for a Sunday gathering of the Stolen Lives Club, an unofficial group in which admission comes with tears and ... via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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6.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan

“That's the Achilles heel of nuclear power plants”

A strong earthquake struck northwestern Japan on Monday, causing a fire and radioactive water leak at the world's largest nuclear plant. via KING5 Seattle News

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Your car could help you in court

Car makers go to great lengths to show off their latest, greatest models. They market every delightful detail. via KING5 Seattle News

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Ichiro leaves game after being hit by pitch

Mariners center fielder Ichiro Suzuki left Sunday's game in the fifth inning after being hit on the right knee by a pitch from Detroit's Justin Verlander. via KING5 Seattle News

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