Season’s first snowfall blankets Cascades, but El Niño could limit winter snowpack
The season’s first mountain snowfall brought several inches of snow to the Cascades overnight.5 days ago
‘We’re all Brewers fans today’: Seattle’s link to the World Series
The former Seattle Pilots are in the World Series!10 days ago
Review finds nearly $17 million shortfall at King County homelessness agency
Seattle and King County taxpayers face a nearly $17 million bill to cover a funding shortfall at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.18 days ago
Protest in Camas draws attention to initiative on transgender athletes in girls’ sports
A protest by members of the Camas High School girls’ cross-country team has thrust a local race into the center of a statewide debate.19 days ago
So long 70s, hello ‘Fogtober’
Western Washington gets one more taste of summer before cooler temperatures, light rain, and chilly nights settle in.25 days ago
King County names FBI veteran as first taxpayer watchdog
King County has tapped a former FBI agent and veteran government watchdog to lead its first inspector general's office.25 days ago
Lawsuit challenges Starbucks’ ‘sugar-free’ labels on protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit that claims eight protein drinks labeled as “sugar-free” are misleading.28 days ago
Ferguson seeks major disaster declaration after Spokane wildfires
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has requested a federal major disaster declaration that could unlock an estimated $128.9 million for wildfire survivors and community recovery efforts in eastern Washington.1 month ago
‘We’re at double’: Record diesel prices hitting Washington’s fall harvest
Washington farmers are paying more to bring in their fall harvests as high diesel prices drive up the cost of running equipment and shipping crops.1 month ago
New gun violence reduction strategy moves forward at Seattle City Hall
The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to advance a new gun violence reduction strategy.2 months ago
Last splash: Wild Waves closing for good after 50 years
It's the last splash at Wild Waves in Federal Way.2 months ago
Tacoma Humane Society overflowing after third large-scale cat rescue
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is urgently seeking foster families and donations after a series of large-scale cat rescues.2 months ago
Tacoma grocery store owner added to FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list
A Tacoma grocery store owner accused of stealing more than $600,000 has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list.2 months ago
Storm system headed for western Washington as summer fades
The sun slipped below the horizon at 8 p.m. this week for the first time since mid-April — a sign that our summer days are numbered.2 months ago
‘An indefensible cut’: Dolly Parton’s death reignites effort to fund WA’s Imagination Library
The death of Dolly Parton is renewing pressure on Washington lawmakers to fully restore state funding for her Imagination Library, an early literacy program.2 months ago
Cheap imports, high stakes: WA ranchers sound alarm over 90-day beef deal
Trump's announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 tons of ground beef to be imported tariff-free for 90 days is drawing sharp criticism.2 months ago
Firefighters make progress on wildfire near Mount Rainier’s Sunrise Visitor Center
Firefighters are gaining ground on a wildfire burning near one of Mount Rainier's most popular destinations, the Sunrise Visitor Center.3 months ago
WA’s small business outlook trails national average, report finds
Washington's small business climate is underperforming the rest of the country, according to a report.4 months ago
WA Cares program to begin paying long-term care benefits
Washington will begin paying benefits on Wednesday from its publicly funded long-term care program, known as "WA Cares."4 months ago
Washington signs deal to link carbon market with California, Quebec
Washington has signed an agreement to link its carbon market with the joint program already operated by California and Quebec.4 months ago
Seattle shatters bike, scooter record amid World Cup festivities
Seattle set a new single-day record for shared bike and scooter use on June 19, recording more than 83,000 trips as major events drew large crowds to the city.4 months ago
Seattle City Light proposes back-to-back 9.5% rate hikes
Seattle City Light (SCL) customers are staring down steep rate hikes.5 months ago
Fake nurses, stolen identities: Kent man sentenced to 14 years in Medicaid fraud scheme
A Kent man who used stolen identities of licensed nurses to send unqualified workers into Washington care facilities has been sentenced.5 months ago
