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SeaTac, WA police seek public's help in identifying armed robbery suspect
The Brief SeaTac police seek the public's help to identify a suspect in multiple armed robberies and burglaries. The suspect, caught on camera, threatened a hotel clerk at gunpoint and allegedly committed four crimes in 20 days. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for tips leading to his arrest, which can be submitted anonymously. SEATAC, Wash. - SeaTac police are urging the public to help identify a suspect connected to a series of armed robberies and burglaries that have struck the area in recent weeks. The suspect was caught on security cameras during a May 18 incident, where he threatened a hotel clerk at gunpoint. "The video shows a male walking into a local hotel here in SeaTac and starting a conversation with the clerk. Then he turns around, pulls a gun out of what appears to be his waistband, points it directly at the clerk, and essentially says, 'Give me all of your money or I'm going to kill you,'" said Officer Justyce Edgar of the SeaTac Police Department. Dig deeper The suspect fled the scene with cash, but police say this was just one of four incidents involving the same individual over the past 20 days. In addition to the hotel robbery, he is believed to have struck again in Seattle and Burien, as well as burglarizing a home in Shoreline. "He's very violent and it instills fear in his victims. He's quick to pull out his gun and point it at the victim and threaten them," said Officer Edgar. In the Shoreline burglary, the suspect reportedly forced his way into a residence after knocking and ringing the doorbell to see if anybody was home. "He is very confident in what he's doing," Edgar continued. "He goes into these places without wearing any face mask or anything like that. So, I believe that he's not afraid to get caught. Somebody knows who he is, and we want to catch him because we won't tolerate it." Police have released clear photos of the suspect, hoping that someone in the community might recognize him. Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest, and tips can be submitted anonymously via the P3 Tips app or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The Source Information in this story came from the SeaTac Police Department. Bodies of 3 missing Wenatchee, WA girls found, father wanted for murder 1 arrested, 1 wanted, after drive-by shooting in West Seattle Miles Hudson found guilty on 2 counts of reckless driving in Seattle 'I am in a lot of pain': Lakewood, WA mass shooting survivors being released from hospitals Alaska Airlines announces nonstop flight from Seattle to Rome WATCH: TikTok video of woman digging for geoduck in WA goes viral Carnation fed up with traffic from Remlinger Farms concerts To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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10-05-2025
- Business
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‘NO STRIKE': SEA Airport aircraft fuelers reach agreement with employer
150 aircraft fuelers at SEA Airport were poised to walk off the job after teamsters voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize a strike. But by Friday, the Teamsters and employer Swissport had reached an agreement and averted any strike. According to Jamie Fleming, a union leader with Teamsters Local 174, the 'nonstop marathon of negotiations' on Thursday and Friday included members of Swissport's highest levels of management, some of whom flew across the Atlantic Ocean to participate in the bargaining. 'After the unanimous strike vote on Tuesday, we told Swissport they needed to return to negotiations with a renewed sense of urgency to reaching a deal or they would be on strike,' said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks. 'We are pleased to announce that they did exactly that, bringing in managers with decision-making power and industry knowledge that allowed us to work together to reach a deal we know our members will be proud to ratify. I applaud management's commitment to investing in our members, and our attention will now focus on the consortium of major airlines at SeaTac, as well as the Port of Seattle management, to provide the funds necessary for a living wage in the Seattle market. We welcome any local politicians who are willing to assist in this endeavor.' Members will vote on the 'fully-recommended' offer next Tuesday. KIRO 7 has reached out to Swissport for comment on the agreement.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Over 7K customers lose power in South Seattle outage
SOUTH SEATTLE - A widespread power outage impacted approximately 7,366 Seattle City Light customers in South Seattle, including Burien, SeaTac, and Tukwila, on Tuesday afternoon. The outage was first reported around 11:47 a.m., and as of 1:25 p.m., restoration efforts were underway with an estimated completion time of 4:09 p.m. At 1:55 p.m., Seattle City Light said crews had reduced the outage to fewer than 2,400 customers and would continue working until power is fully restored. Cause Under Investigation Seattle City Light is currently investigating the cause of the outage. The utility has not yet provided specific details but is working to identify and resolve the issue. Customers are encouraged to monitor the Seattle City Light outage map for real-time updates. Safety Precautions Advised Residents in the affected areas are advised to take standard safety precautions during the outage: Use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns instead of candles to reduce fire risk. Keep refrigerators and freezers closed to preserve food. Unplug sensitive electronic equipment to prevent damage from potential power surges. Stay at least 30 feet away from any downed power lines and report them immediately by calling 911. Seattle City Light crews are working diligently to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Customers experiencing outages not reflected on the outage map should contact Seattle City Light's customer service at 206-684-3000. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Source Information in this story came from Seattle City Light. First confirmed Pacific Northwest sighting of invasive Chinese mitten crab Motorcyclist dead, 2 others injured in Pierce County crash At least 11 dead after car plows into Vancouver, B.C. crowd Tears, heartbreak at Chase Jones sentencing—teen in fatal Renton, WA crash To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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25-03-2025
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Ferguson cancels parole for man convicted of triple murder
Bob Ferguson speaks at a press conference in February. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard) Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday reversed a decision by former Gov. Jay Inslee to allow a man convicted of a triple murder more than four decades ago to be released from state prison. Inslee's decision drew backlash from victims' families and Republicans. Timothy Pauley is serving consecutive life sentences for a deadly armed robbery at a SeaTac tavern in 1980 that ended with the deaths of three employees — Loran Dowell, Robert Pierre and Linda Burford — and two other women being severely assaulted. Pauley was 21 at the time of the crime. He is now 66 and was set to be released from state prison Thursday. In an order Tuesday, the governor acknowledged Pauley had worked to better himself while in prison the past four-plus decades. But he questioned whether Pauley had recently apologized for his crimes 'from a place of true remorse rather than self-interest in being paroled.' 'I am unconvinced that Mr. Pauley is truly rehabilitated and fit for release at this time,' Ferguson continued. The state Indeterminate Sentence Review Board approved Pauley's release in 2022, sending the question to Inslee. But after meeting with the victims' families and Dave Reichert, who was one of the detectives on the case in 1980 before becoming King County sheriff, Inslee canceled parole for Pauley, despite his work to rehabilitate himself in custody. Similar to Ferguson, Inslee argued Pauley, who is currently held at the Monroe Correctional Complex, hadn't shown remorse for his actions. But in January, on his last day in office, Inslee reversed course, paving the way for Pauley's parole. In the past week, the victims' families, the state House Republican leader and the mayor of Bonney Lake, where Pauley could have lived after release, urged Ferguson to block Pauley's parole. Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Joshua Penner, whose shared district includes Bonney Lake, called on Ferguson to stay true to his campaign rhetoric of standing up for crime survivors. 'If you stand by and allow Pauley to be freed after brutally murdering three people and irreparably damaging two others, those words will ring hollow — not just to his victims and their families, but to crime victims and families everywhere,' they wrote in a letter to the governor on Monday. 'And you will be responsible for unleashing a fresh wave of devastating emotional trauma on the victims' families.' 'Governor Ferguson, this is a defining moment for your administration,' the lawmakers continued. The victims' families met with Ferguson on Monday. Asked about his decision Tuesday, Ferguson said, 'I think my letter speaks for itself.' He believed this was the only case of its kind his office was reviewing. Pauley's attorney didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
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26-02-2025
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Burien asks court to untangle conflicting minimum wage laws
This story was originally posted on Which Burien minimum wage law should be be followed? It's a question the City of Burien is asking a King County Superior Court to clarify, arguing in a legal complaint that there are now conflicting minimum wage laws on the books. Initiative 1, passed this year, failed to repeal or acknowledge Burien's existing minimum wage law, creating confusion for employers and workers alike. The initiative requires large employers to match the hourly minimum wage with the city of Tukwila, and offers a phased-in approach for smaller employers, adjusted annually for inflation. 'This initiative creates a legal contradiction, and the City is seeking court clarification to ensure employers and employees have a clear standard,' the city stated in the complaint. Related from MyNorthwest: Democratic proposal would raise state minimum wage to $25/hour by 2032 Minimum wage laws in conflict The legal filing claims Burien businesses may now be subject to two conflicting wage structures. Burien's new minimum wage law took effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Initiative 1 did not repeal the law, creating conflict. It was not clear in the initiative that Burien voters cast ballots for which law would be followed, according to the legal filing. The city said the new initiative ties Burien's minimum wage to Tukwila's wage law linked to SeaTac's municipal code. The problem is SeaTac's code only applies to hospitality and transportation workers, according to Burien. Burien leaders are asking for a 'declaratory judgment' to determine which law takes precedent. 'Gee and Ursula:' Another restaurant closes after the Seattle minimum wage rises again Which law is applicable? The city of Burien argues it's not clear whether the initiative has any impact on the current laws on the books because the current city minimum wage is actually higher than that of Tukwila. And the complaint also argues Initiative 1 was confusing and may have misled voters. 'Defendants' initiative… borrows a minimum wage from Tukwila, which in turn borrows from SeaTac. And SeaTac's regulation only applies to 'hospitality and transportation workers.' The regulations, moreover, classify employers differently, call for different enforcement, and calculate wages differently. So employers are subject to two inconsistent laws, which expressly do not supersede one another, other than the initiative's minimum wage states that the 'greater wages or compensation' will apply,' the complaint argues. As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Burien is $21.16 an hour for employers with more than 500 workers. For smaller companies, it is $20.16 an hour. Initiative 1 would tie Burien's minimum wage to that of Tukwila, which is currently $21.10.
