Man arrested after tossing nails across Highway 16 in Tacoma, snarling traffic
WSP troopers reported a man was tossing nails onto Westbound Highway 16 near Union Avenue in Tacoma Sunday morning.1 year ago
Fired WSU teaching assistant sentenced to jail for assaulting student over Trump hat
The now-fired Washington State University (WSU) teaching assistant has been sentenced for assaulting another student during a political dispute.1 year ago
Auburn Valley Humane Society now over capacity following 82-dog rescue
The Auburn Valley Humane Society is now over capacity after being overwhelmed with 82 new dogs.1 year ago
People waited as long as 14 hours to eat at Ridgefield’s new In-N-Out Burger
Washington's first In-N-Out Burger is officially open in Ridgefield, and with it came incredibly long lines and wait times. Some customers had to wait a couple of hours before placing their order.1 year ago
WA fines US Postal Service $33K for mishandling dangerous waste in Seattle
The Washington Department of Ecology fined the U.S. Postal Service $33,000 earlier this week for improperly managing and storing packages that contained dangerous waste at the Seattle Bulk Mail Center.1 year ago
Car explosion erupts in Federal Way Friday morning
The Federal Way Police Department is investigating what appears to be some kind of car explosion Friday morning.1 year ago
Prosecutors seek 9-month jail sentence for ex-Sonics star Shawn Kemp
Pierce County prosecutors are requesting former Seattle Supersonics star Shawn Kemp to serve nine months in jail.1 year ago
Retired King County detective who was shot in the line of duty dies in Montana boating accident
A recently retired King County detective who was shot in the line of duty in 2023 died in a boating accident in Montana.1 year ago
In-N-Out Burger’s grand opening in Ridgefield is today!
The popular fast-food burger chain In-N-Out Burger is preparing to open its first location in Washington, with an official opening date happening Aug. 20.1 year ago
Seattle Police investigating fatal head-on crash in Magnolia neighborhood
A fatal head-on collision occurred in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood Monday evening.1 year ago
3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Neah Bay
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Washington Monday evening.1 year ago
Microsoft launches formal review into claims its AI was used for Gaza surveillance
Microsoft is beginning a formal review process into claims that its artificial intelligence (AI) technology was used for surveillance in Gaza.1 year ago
Multiple fires spark along I-90 near Cle Elum, reaches 70 acres
Multiple fires started along I-90 Monday afternoon, spreading towards Cle Elum and prompting a response from local firefighters and state fire assistance.1 year ago
Franklin Pierce Schools ends deal with county sheriff, removes school resource officers
Franklin Pierce Schools and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office are mutually terminating their deal that enlisted school resource officers on the district's campus.1 year ago
Helicopter crashes at Skagit Regional Airport, injuring 2
A helicopter crashed at Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington Monday morning, injuring two people.1 year ago
Both directions of SR 410 closed after semi-truck hit White River Bridge
Both directions of State Route 410 (SR 410) are closed at the White River Bridge between Buckley and Enumclaw.1 year ago
SPD investigates Golden Gardens Park shooting; suspect arrested, then released
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting that happened in Golden Gardens Park Saturday.1 year ago
‘I can honestly argue both sides’: Jake and Spike debate Tacoma’s push for $20 minimum wage
Local labor and activist groups are suing both Tacoma and Pierce County, claiming that government officials illegally blocked a citizen-led initiative that would raise the city’s minimum wage to $20.1 year ago
Vail Resorts launches ‘Epic Friend Tickets,’ 50% off lift tickets for pass holders’ guests at Stevens Pass
Vail Resorts announced it is unveiling "Epic Friend Tickets," a new benefit for 2025/26 season-long Epic Pass holders.1 year ago
Seattle among top 10 least affordable Labor Day travel destinations
Unfortunately, vacationing in Seattle is one of the least-affordable options for an estimated four-day Labor Day getaway.1 year ago
Decomposing body discovered near Bellevue College
A body that had been decomposing for weeks was discovered in the woods near Bellevue College.1 year ago
Ridgefield limiting cars in drive-thru, altering local traffic laws as In-N-Out’s launch nears
Ridgefield city leaders took to social media to express concerns regarding the In-N-Out's planned opening at the Ridgefield Union Ridge Town Center.1 year ago
Power restored: More than 6,500 people were without power in South Seattle
More than 6,500 Seattle City Light customers are in the dark Friday morning as a power outage hit South Seattle.1 year ago
