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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 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
Car pulled from water after high-speed crash in Issaquah
Firefighters with Eastside Fire & Rescue pulled a car from a pond in Issaquah early Monday morning.7 months ago
Man killed in Federal Way shooting, suspect still at large
A fatal shooting took place in Federal Way Sunday afternoon, police confirmed, with the suspect currently on the run.7 months ago
20-vehicle crash blocked three lanes of northbound I-5 near Pierce–King County line in Fife
The three left lanes on northbound I-5 near the Pierce/King County line in Fife were blocked for two hours due to an early morning collision involving 20 vehicles.7 months ago
12-year-old arrested after attacking woman with screwdriver in Seattle’s Central District
A 12-year-old boy was arrested by SPD Saturday after he attacked a woman with a screwdriver in the city's Central District neighborhood.7 months ago
San Juan County makes history with permanent 32-hour work week
After two trial years, San Juan County is making history as the first county in the state to implement a 32-hour work week.7 months ago
Father fends off knife-wielding intruder during home invasion in Seattle
A 61-year-old father used a frying pan to defend both himself and his daughter from a home intruder early Friday morning.7 months ago
Seattle Police confirms Capitol Hill bakery fire on Christmas was arson, asking for public’s help
Three weeks later after a fire damaged Cinnaholic Bakery, the SPD's arson bomb squad confirmed the fire was set intentionally.7 months ago
Flatstick Pub expanding in WA after revealing seventh location
Woodinville is set to be home to the newest Flatstick Pub location, bringing mini golf and craft beer to the Sammamish River town.7 months ago
