News Roundup: Oldest Orca Presumed Dead; Fire Near Pike Place; City Debates Nativity; Empty Book About Trump

There was plenty of news around Puget Sound this week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

• Library Book Returned After 40 Years

A very honest library patron returned a book about snakes a few years late.

• Fire Damages Building Near Pike Place Market

See photos from the fire near Seattle's iconic market, which also caused damage near a popular Post Alley restaurant.

• Local Orca - World's Oldest - Presumed Dead

The killer whale J2, also known as Granny, hasn't been seen since October.

• Local City Tackles Issue of Religious Speech In Parks

The city is considering a lottery or permitting system after a nativity scene was barred from a city park over Christmas.

• Amazon Sells Book About Donald Trump Full Of Empty Pages

The book claims to be full of reasons why we need to respect the president-elect.

• Macy's Announces Store Closures in Washington State

The local stores closing are among 68 across the U.S. that will go away.

• Sears, Kmart Will Also Close Washington Stores

One day after Macy's announced closures, Sears followed suit.

• Child Dies After Tree Hits Car In Olympic National Park

The tragic New Year's Day accident injured four other people in the car.

• Amazon Gives Out 1 Million Free Bananas

It's part of an ongoing banana program manned by a staff of "banistas."

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