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A robbery happened at a Bank of America branch on 34th Avenue W and W McGraw Street in Magnolia on December 11, 2012. The suspect entered the bank during late morning hours, used a gun, and demanded money from a teller. After taking cash, the suspect left the building and ran away from the area. Robbery Incident Inside the Bank …

Two welders were seriously injured after fuel tanks exploded during work on a dry–docked dredging boat in the 3100 block of West Commodore Way. Fire crews came to the scene after the fire had already been extinguished by workers using dry chemical fire extinguishers. Both injured men were transported to Harborview Medical Center with severe burn injuries in critical and …

Updated September 11, 2025 The Late Night Noise Limitation Program was initiated by the Port of Seattle to reduce aircraft noise during nighttime hours. It is voluntary and encourages airlines to reschedule flights to more favorable times or use quieter aircraft types. Read also: Soft2Bet – a comprehensive ecosystem for customizable gamification The main goal of the program is to …

Updated August 7, 2025 In May 2025, the Seattle City Council passed CB 120969 to comply with state law RCW 36.70A.635. This law requires municipalities to implement rules allowing the construction of so-called middle housing in all residential areas. This term refers to low-rise apartment buildings, townhouses, cottages, and other types of development that provide a variety of housing types. …

Updated August 8, 2025 The city of Seattle is actively developing its transportation system, striving to make travel faster and more convenient. One of the key steps was the introduction of special lanes for buses and cyclists. The project is called Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor. Read also: Soft2Bet – a comprehensive ecosystem for customizable gamification Its primary goal is …