Seattle sales tax could hit 10.45% after council OKs increase for public safety
The Seattle City Council approved a 0.1% sales tax increase on Tuesday for public safety, which now awaits Mayor Bruce Harrell's signature.10 months ago
‘Good boy’ Gambit: K9 aids arrest after reckless-driving stop in Kent
A K9 unit aided in the arrest of a suspect after he led police on a foot chase in Kent.10 months ago
Green River Dan Evans Bridge reopens to traffic
State Route 169 on the Green River Dan Evans Bridge reopened on Tuesday morning after nearly a month of being closed to traffic.10 months ago
Dog beaten to death at Seattle kennel by ex-employee, suspect faces animal cruelty charges
A Ballard kennel employee is facing animal cruelty charges after he allegedly killed a dog by beating it to death.10 months ago
Two right lanes of SB I-5 are blocked after pickup truck wedged under fuel hauler
Two right lanes of southbound I-5 are blocked after a pickup truck was wedged under a fuel hauler early Tuesday morning.10 months ago
Thousands of PNW Kaiser Permanente workers picket amid nationwide strike
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers are walking off the job Tuesday morning in one of the biggest national healthcare strikes of 2025.10 months ago
Elementary teacher arrested in Coulee Dam for crimes against children
A 42-year-old elementary school teacher was arrested after an undercover sting revealed the instructor was communicating with a minor for "immoral purposes."10 months ago
Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history.10 months ago
Sunny skies return to Seattle after first fall storm clears out
Any remnants of Seattle's first autumn storm have cleared out in favor of sunny skies Monday.10 months ago
Blewett Pass back open after closing in both directions due to heavy snowfall
Blewett Pass, a mountain pass in the Wenatchee Mountains along US 97, was shut down in both directions Monday morning due to heavy snowfall.10 months ago
Ammonia leak at factory prompted early morning shelter-in-place order for Burlington residents
An ammonia leak reported at Scoular Factory led to a shelter-in-place order for many residents in Burlington residents early Monday morning.10 months ago
Deputies, inmate injured in chaotic fight inside Thurston County Jail
A violent fight broke out inside the Thurston County jail last weekend, according to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office.10 months ago
Auburn Mayor: ‘I had no idea’ South Hill rapist was released to Auburn
"I had no idea until we heard it in the media," Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus said regarding Kevin Coe's, also known as the "South Hill rapist," release.10 months ago
Person injured, dog killed in Olympia hit-and-run
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a driver who committed a hit-and-run in Olympia.10 months ago
Capitol Hill landmark movie theater to close permanently
The SIFF Cinema Egyptian movie theater is permanently closing after suffering from flood damage last year.10 months ago
Pierce County couple shot to death inside home; teen found hiding in closet
Pierce County deputies are investigating a double homicide after a couple was found dead in their home Thursday night.10 months ago
Last 70+ degree day in Seattle is in rearview mirror as rain strikes region
Rain is on tap for Seattle and the Puget Sound region for the rest of the week, with the latest weather pattern ushering in cool, wet autumn weather starting Thursday.10 months ago
All lanes on northbound I-5 re-opened after fatal crash in Kent near SR 516
All lanes on northbound I-5 have reopened after a crash occurred at the SR 516 intersection in Kent early Friday morning.10 months ago
Two dead from gunshot wounds in domestic violence incident in Poulsbo
Two people were found dead Tuesday morning in a home in unincorporated Poulsbo, the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office confirmed.10 months ago
16-year-old arrested in connection with murder of Federal Way teenager
After months of investigating, a 16-year-old male was arrested in connection with the death of Nena Edmonds in Federal Way.10 months ago
Car crashes into garage of Lynnwood home, causing significant damage
A car crashed into the garage of a home located in Lynnwood Wednesday, causing significant damage.10 months ago
SPS rejects bringing back police officers to Garfield High’s campus following a contentious debate
The Seattle Public Schools Board decided not to bring back a campus police officer to Garfield High School after a vote Wednesday evening.10 months ago
Seattle mayor claims 70% of city’s homeless come from outside Seattle
During a mayoral debate, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stated that roughly 70% of the homeless population in Seattle did not originate from the region.10 months ago
