‘A pillar of the community’: Tacoma grieves death of 39-year-old Mattice Hoyt, the city’s unofficial mayor
Tacoma is mourning the loss of a beloved community leader. Mattice Hoyt, known colloquially as the "unofficial mayor of Tacoma," died Tuesday at the age of 39.11 months ago
Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson joins Starbucks workers rallying as part of unfair labor practice strike
According to Starbucks Workers United, Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson will join Starbucks workers rallying as part of unfair labor practice strike.11 months ago
Popular Seattle diner chain shuts down half of its locations, including in Capitol Hill and Post Alley
Skillet, a popular diner chain that specializes in breakfast, announced it is closing half of its Seattle locations.11 months ago
First flu-related death of the season confirmed in Snohomish County
Snohomish County has confirmed its first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season.11 months ago
Multiple media outlets calling race for Seattle mayor as Wilson widens lead over Harrell
Community organizer Katie Wilson leads Bruce Harrell, Seattle's incumbent mayor, by 1,346 votes in one of the closest mayoral races in the city's history.11 months ago
Salas Jr., wrongfully convicted for 27 years, set to win Sunnyside School Board seat
Now, following the November general election, Salas Jr. holds a commanding lead for a seat on the Sunnyside School Board.11 months ago
Northern Lights spotted in Tuesday’s night sky throughout western WA
The aurora borealis is lighting up the night, thanks to a relatively clear sky over western Washington Tuesday evening.11 months ago
End of an era? Conrad Lee trails in Bellevue City Council race after 30 years of service
Conrad Lee, a staple in Bellevue government for the past 30 years, trails Naren Briar for Bellevue City Council Position No. 2.11 months ago
Hunt widens lead, while Krishnadasan remains on top in pivotal WA state Senate races
Two legislative districts in Washington, 5 and 26, are on the ballot for this year's general election in Washington, and both races are separated by less than 10 points.11 months ago
‘Not exactly Bonnie and Clyde’: Sedro-Woolley couple arrested after car chase with police
A couple, each with prior warrants, led police in a car chase through Sedro-Woolley Saturday evening.11 months ago
Everett mayor furthers lead over former council member in latest results
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin is one step closer to re-election, taking the lead against former councilmember Scott Murphy in the first round of election results.11 months ago
Wilson leads Harrell by less than 100 votes in Seattle’s mayoral race
Community organizer Katie Wilson faces off against Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to become the city's next leader in this year's general election Nov. 4.11 months ago
Everett-based Funko says its future is in ‘substantial doubt’ after latest earnings report
Funko, an Everett-based company that manufactures licensed and limited-edition pop culture collectibles, sounded the alarm, stating that the future of the company is at stake over the next 12 months.11 months ago
Tukwila man pleads guilty to making death threats against WA Rep. Dan Newhouse
A man from Tukwila pleaded guilty to a charge related to making "violent threats" against Washington Representative Dan Newhouse.11 months ago
Seattle faces cool, rainy week ahead after rare warm October weekend
After Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound region nearly set a record for the warmest Oct. 9 on record, light rainfall will kick off the work week.11 months ago
21-year-old star goalkeeper for UW dies from rare kidney cancer
A University of Washington (UW) junior goalkeeper, Mia Hamant, died at the age of 21 from a rare form of kidney cancer, UW confirmed.11 months ago
Anders Ibsen to be next mayor of Tacoma as John Hines concedes
Anders Ibsen has won the Tacoma Mayor's race; his opponent John Hines conceded Thursday night.11 months ago
77-year-old woman missing after leaving Overlake Hospital, last seen in Redmond
A 77-year-old woman has been missing since late Tuesday night. She was last seen in Redmond.11 months ago
Chick-fil-A officially opens new WA location, second restaurant opening in past week
One week after another location opened up in Washington, this Thursday marks the grand opening of Chick-fil-A's newest restaurant in the state — located in Shoreline.11 months ago
Mercedes Rinck reelected to Seattle’s Position 8 over Savage
Alexis Mercedes Rinck, the incumbent, defeated challenger Rachael Savage to retain her seat, the city-wide Position 8, on the city council.11 months ago
Dionne Foster ousts Sara Nelson for Seattle City Council Position 9
Dionne Foster has defeated incumbent Sara Nelson 57.9% (64,970 votes) to 41.7% (46,726 votes), according to King County voting data, for position 9, a city-wide seat, among the city council.11 months ago
Erika Evans clinches victory over Ann Davison for Seattle City Attorney
Former federal prosecutor Erika Evans secured a victory over incumbent Ann Davison to become the newest Seattle City Attorney in this year's general election in Washington.11 months ago
Foster, Mercedes Rinck, Lin take early leads in critical Seattle city council races
Two newcomers — Dionne Foster and Eddie Lin — took early leads for seats on the Seattle City Council while Alexis Mercedes Rinck eyes a reelection bid for Position 8.11 months ago
