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.5 days 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.7 days 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.9 days 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.16 days 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.2 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."2 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.2 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.2 months ago
Seattle City Light proposes back-to-back 9.5% rate hikes
Seattle City Light (SCL) customers are staring down steep rate hikes.3 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.3 months ago
Washington gas prices remain among highest despite national dip below $4
Gas prices across the country are below $4 a gallon for the first time since April, but drivers in Washington are still paying some of the highest prices in the nation.3 months ago
King County road tax passes 5-4 despite pushback from Seattle leaders
A new road tax in King County passed 5-4 Friday, despite opposition from Seattle lawmakers.3 months ago
Record-breaking heat wave set to grip western Washington
A record-breaking heat wave is bearing down on western Washington this weekend, with temperatures forecast to climb into the upper 80s and 90s.3 months ago
For the Class of 2026, breaking into tech means learning a new playbook
It's graduation season, and computer science students across the country are walking into one of the toughest job markets for tech in recent years.3 months ago
Thunderstorms expected across Puget Sound region through Saturday
The National Weather Service is warning of thunderstorms across the Puget Sound region Friday and Saturday.3 months ago
Workers’ compensation fraud scheme targets Spanish-speaking employees
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is alerting the public to a workers' compensation fraud scheme.3 months ago
UW lands historic $25M gift to expand rural, indigenous medical training
The University of Washington School of Medicine received a $25 million gift for training rural and Indigenous physicians across five Northwest states.3 months ago
Blue Origin vows to fly again before end of year after massive rocket explosion
Blue Origin vows it will fly again before the end of 2026, less than a week after a massive explosion destroyed the company's New Glenn rocket.3 months ago
Renton man charged with vehicular homicide in 2023 crash that killed passenger
A man faces charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault after prosecutors said he crashed into a school bus in Renton in 2023.3 months ago
Seattle homebuyers need $219,000 income despite modest affordability gains
Homebuyers in the Seattle metro area must earn nearly $219,000 a year to afford a median-priced home, according to a report released by Redfin.3 months ago
Seattle council member points to marathon bombing in push for World Cup cameras
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka made an emotional plea for Mayor Katie Wilson to turn on security cameras before the FIFA World Cup.3 months ago
King County launches summer jobs program for teens, young adults
If you're a high schooler or young adult looking for a summer paycheck, King County might have a job for you.3 months ago
$130 federal EV fee advances through House committee
Electric vehicle owners in Washington could soon face an additional $130 annual federal fee under a bipartisan highway bill.3 months ago
