Seattle files suits against 3 ‘prolific’ graffiti vandals
Seattle City Attorney files suits against graffiti vandals targeting public spaces, enforcing the city's new graffiti ordinance.1 year ago
Buy insurance through WA Health Exchange? Prepare for sticker shock
Health insurance premiums in Washington's market rise 21% in 2026. Learn how to navigate the WA Health Exchange effectively.1 year ago
Voters to decide on levy increase for Valley Medical Center
South King County voters consider Proposition 1 for Valley Medical Center funding to enhance healthcare services and facilities.1 year ago
WA to consider release of Spokane ‘South Hill Rapist’
Kevin Coe, the man known as Spokane’s "South Hill Rapist," could soon be released from state custody after more than four decades behind bars and in civil commitment.1 year ago
16-year-old allegedly threatens Sequim HS on TikTok
A teen was arrested after allegedly threatening a school shooting at Sequim High School.1 year ago
Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs spreads across 14 states, 3 sick in Washington
A Salmonella outbreak linked to egg recall has sickened 95 people, including 3 in Washington. Stay informed on safety updates.1 year ago
Wildfire smoke could create ‘hazardous’ air quality in Mason County
Wildfire smoke from the Bear Gulch Fire could create “unhealthy or hazardous” air quality conditions in Mason County over the next few days.1 year ago
Seattle skyline to light up in Ichiro’s honor
The Seattle skyline is posed to set up in Ichiro's honor as the Mariners prepare to retire his jersey.1 year ago
Pierce County investigates possible locally acquired malaria case
A case of malaria is being investigated by health officials in Pierce County.1 year ago
Pacific Science Center says goodbye to the dinosaurs
The Pacific Science Center is taking down the dinosaurs.1 year ago
Coast Guard helicopter rescues man from swampland near Olympia
A U.S. Coast Guard crew successfully saved a man trapped in a marsh near Olympia.1 year ago
$79M mansion hits market, could go down as WA’s most expensive home sale
Discover the lakefront mansion that could become Washington's most expensive home sale in history.1 year ago
Which WA counties did paychecks grow the most in 2024?
2024 was an overall good year for job and wage growth in Washington’s largest counties.1 year ago
WA health officials warn of whooping cough spike tied to lower vaccination rates
A drop in vaccination rates in Washington leads to a surge in whooping cough cases, warns the Department of Health.1 year ago
WA joins 15 states suing over deregulation of rapid-fire gun devices
Washington teams up with states to challenge gun triggers deemed unsafe. Discover the implications of this legal action.1 year ago
Washington’s drought emergency reaches western WA, Puget Sound
Rapid snowmelt is causing more drought concerns, as the state expands Washington's drought emergency.1 year ago
National Secure Your Load Day approaches: WSP on the lookout for unsecure loads
Now in its fifth year, the annual campaign from WSP is an effort to prevent serious injuries or death caused by unsecure loads.1 year ago
Puget Sound Energy investigates false alarm at Baker River Dam
The evacuation message that roared from the Baker River Dam’s warning system was a false alarm, Puget Sound Energy confirmed.1 year ago
Mount St. Helens visitor center set to re-open after renovations
Discover the newly renovated Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, welcoming visitors back for the first time since 1986.1 year ago
WA congressional delegation asks Trump again for ‘bomb cyclone’ aid
Washington's Congressional Delegation seeks Trump's support for disaster declaration after November's devastating bomb cyclone.1 year ago
Agave plant in bloom in ‘botanical unicorn event’ at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Discover the rare agave plant bloom at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's unique botanical unicorn event, 17 years in the making.1 year ago
5 arrested following overdose death of Everett toddler
The Everett Police Department arrested five people in connection with the overdose death of a 13-month-old last year.1 year ago
‘Rapid snowmelt’ increases fire danger across the West
Record-breaking snowmelt heightens fire danger in the West, as NOAA warns of increased risks from above-average temperatures.1 year ago
