Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain to close all of its locations, including one in Tukwila
The restaurant chain Bahama Breeze is closing all of its locations — including the sole Washington establishment in Tukwila.6 months ago
High-risk search warrant underway in Thurston County, SWAT on scene
A high-risk search warrant is actively underway in Thurston County, involving both the sheriff's office and SWAT.6 months ago
One dead after shooting at Renton grocery store, suspect arrested
A fatal shooting broke out Tuesday night at a small Renton grocery store, killing one person, the Renton Police Department confirmed.6 months ago
L&I: Renton bus driver allegedly collected workers’ comp while working other jobs
A Renton bus driver faces a felony theft charge after he allegedly took time loss payments and other benefits meant for injured workers while working multiple jobs.6 months ago
12-year-old boy reported missing near Omak found safe
A 12-year-old boy who reported missing by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has been found safely.6 months ago
Amazon’s most recent layoffs impact more than 2,000 Seattle-area employees
More than 2,000 Amazon employees in the Seattle area were impacted in the layoffs announced last week.6 months ago
Multiple Seattle schools delay classes after deadly shooting near Rainier Beach High, $5k reward issued
Four schools within the Seattle Public Schools District are delaying classes in the Rainier Beach area after a deadly shooting killed two teenagers Friday.6 months ago
Officer-involved shooting takes place in Tukwila after suspect flees in stolen vehicle
An officer-involved shooting broke out in Tukwila early Friday morning after a suspect fled in a stolen car.6 months ago
SPD officer injured in struggle with high-risk suspect in South Seattle
An SPD officer was injured Wednesday night after getting involved in an altercation with a felon on federal probation.6 months ago
SR 169 closed in both directions north of Enumclaw after power pole fire
SR 169 was closed in both directions north of Enumclaw early Thursday morning, WSDOT reported, due to a power pole fire.6 months ago
Starbucks plans to open hundreds of new stores after strong earnings signal turnaround
After a tumultuous 2025, Starbucks plans to expand by opening hundreds of new stores, the company announced Wednesday.6 months ago
600,000 WA drivers have expired tabs — a new bill could increase the fine
Thousands of people are driving around Washington with expired tabs. A proposed bill would increase the penalties for this infraction.6 months ago
Early morning police chase causes I-5 backup near SR 18 in Federal Way
Northbound I-5 just north of SR 18 in Federal Way has been shut down to just one lane after a crash occurred following a brief police pursuit.6 months ago
Amazon pulls plug on Amazon Fresh, Go stores; doubles down on Whole Foods, delivery
Amazon is shuttering all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations, the company announced Tuesday.6 months ago
33-year-old man found dead in brush in Kent, homicide confirmed
Patrol officers with the Kent Police Department were dispatched to the location of a dead body hidden in a brush at 11:52 a.m. Sunday.6 months ago
100 mph Thurston County chase involving active military members ends in serious crash
A vehicle reached speeds of more than 100 mph while trying to escape deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office before crashing Sunday night.6 months ago
Armed suspect on the run after shooting man in unincorporated Port Angeles
A man is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting, and the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating him.7 months ago
Thurston County reports first influenza death of the season, 39 deaths statewide
The first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season in Thurston County occurred, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services confirmed.7 months ago
Barricaded suspect killed after SWAT shootout in Lacey
A person was killed in a shootout after a standoff with SAT took place in Lacey Wednesday evening.7 months ago
Seattle Parks Superintendent dismissed after financial controversy revealed
The superintendent of the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department has been dismissed after his contract was not renewed, the City of Seattle confirmed.7 months ago
Two hikers killed after dead tree falls on popular trail in Olympic National Forest
Two hikers died after a tree fell on a popular trail in the Olympic National Forest on Jan. 15.7 months ago
Edmonds teaching assistant arrested for alleged years-long sexual relationship with student
A long-time teaching assistant in Edmonds was arrested for allegedly having a years-long inappropriate relationship with a student.7 months ago
Rare January sunshine to stick around in western WA this week
Sunshine has flooded most of western Washington last weekend, and is expected to continue through the rest of the week.7 months ago
