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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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 2023.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.6 months ago
Fired over Charlie Kirk Facebook post? Former transit employee sues Grant County agency
A former Grant Transit Authority employee filed a lawsuit alleging the agency violated her rights by firing her over posts she made about Charlie Kirk.6 months ago
DOJ opens civil rights probe into Washington women’s prison over housing of transgender inmates
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a federal civil rights investigation into Washington Corrections Center for Women.6 months ago
GALLERY: Lion cub sisters make public debut at Woodland Park Zoo
Two lion cub sisters made their public debut at Woodland Park Zoo on Monday, offering visitors their first chance to see the four-month-old pair outside their den.6 months ago
Auburn police officer arrested on suspicion of immoral communication with a minor
A 42-year-old police officer with the Auburn Police Department was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of felony immoral communication with a minor.6 months ago
Tacoma Fire says ‘nothing suspicious’ after blaze at historic building
Investigators are leaning toward an electrical issue as the most likely cause of a fire that erupted on the rooftop of Tacoma's historic Temple Theatre.6 months ago
Seattle-area inflation hits 4.9%, outpacing nation as energy costs soar
Prices in the greater Seattle area rose 4.9% over the past year, according to federal data, outpacing a national inflation rate that hit a three-year high.6 months ago
Puget Sound housing market features more homes, steady prices, and a ‘tale of two markets’
Housing supply has surged 28.4% across Washington, climbing to 18,563 active listings, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.6 months ago
Washington health insurance enrollment hits record decline
Washington saw a nearly 13% decline in health insurance enrollment this year.6 months ago
Marina project impacts peak season for Leschi waterfront businesses
What should be peak season for some businesses in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood is instead being choked off by a marina construction project.6 months ago
‘Let them play:’ Trump signs off on Iran matches in FIFA World Cup
President Donald Trump waved off concerns on Thursday about Iran playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a scheduled match in Seattle.6 months ago
Texas man sentenced for ATM attacks across Washington
A Texas man who targeted ATM repair technicians, includeding several attacks in Washington, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.6 months ago
