11 wildfires burning across WA, four classified as ‘large’
With hot weather, there's an increased risk of wildfires. There are eleven active fires burning in Washington right now. Four of them are considered "large."1 year ago
Four WA casinos to close as Maverick Gaming files for bankruptcy
Four casinos in Washington are shutting down after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.1 year ago
55-year-old man found fatally stabbed in van in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood
A fatal stabbing took place Monday evening in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed.1 year ago
WA Gun Law president: WA ‘just trying to invade the privacy of responsible gun owners’ regarding new restrictions
"They're just trying to invade the privacy of lawful, responsible gun owners," Kirk said. "They believe that somehow or another, gun stores are contributing to the gun violence problem, when in fact, they're not."1 year ago
Indeed to cut 92 Seattle jobs as parent company trims 1,300 globally
Indeed, a platform for job searching and recruiting, announced that 92 employees will be laid off from its Seattle office.1 year ago
First CVS-converted Rite Aid opens in Newcastle amid pharmacy transition
The first Rite Aid store that CVS confirmed to take over the operations of is now open in Newcastle.1 year ago
Firefighter injured, roof collapses as Tacoma mill continues to burn Monday
A Tacoma mill, Johnson's Millwork on S. Tacoma Way at the Highway 16 interchange, continues to burn after it erupted in flames Sunday night at 6 p.m.1 year ago
Former Sounders keeper reunites with high school classmate-turned-KIRO host ahead of Seafair honor
Former Sounders keeper Kasey Keller has been named the grand marshal of the Seafair Torchlight Parade on July 26 at the Seattle Waterfront.1 year ago
‘This is political prosecution’: Tim Hazelo guilty of felony unlawful entry after refusing to wear a mask
Tim Hazelo, the former Island County Republican Party Chair, has been convicted of felony unlawful entry after he refused to wear a mask while he operated as an official election observer during the November 2024 general election.1 year ago
‘This is inevitable:’ Spike mourns the end of The Little Red Hen
The Little Red Hen country music bar and dance hall, home to good times, live country music, and cold beer, appears to be closing at the end of July.1 year ago
‘I would love to live to 107’: Gee, Ursula celebrate a West Seattle resident’s incredible birthday
Rosa Facciuto, a resident of Brookdale Senior Living in West Seattle, celebrated an astonishing feat earlier this week — her 107th birthday.1 year ago
DOJ approves T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion acquisition of U.S. Cellular
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has cleared T-Mobile's $4.4 billion acquisition of U.S. Cellular, closing its investigation into the merger.1 year ago
6 arrested in Hoquiam drug bust after undercover operation
Six people were arrested after the Drug Task Force with the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover drug investigation.1 year ago
Disruptions to trash collection could expand to Seattle, Bellevue as Lacey strike continues
A strike by trash collectors is spreading across Western Washington, meaning tens of thousands of residents could have their trash service disrupted.1 year ago
‘Where does the money go?’: Curley, critics questions use of funds raised by Climate Commitment Act
The Climate Commitment Act (CCA), the law that sets a cap on carbon pollution in the state, has raised billions of dollars since it became finalized in 2023.1 year ago
Man arrested in Lacey for seventh time in last 14 months
The Lacey Police Department confirmed it arrested a man for the seventh time in the last 14 months.1 year ago
Two teens, including one 15-year-old, arrested after 17-year-old girl stabbed in West Seattle
The Marysville Police Department arrested two teenagers in connection with the stabbing of a 17-year-old girl in West Seattle last weekend.1 year ago
5 detained, one arrested after two people were shot near Motel 6 in Fife
Five suspects have been arrested after two people were shot early Thursday morning in Fife.1 year ago
WA Rep. rips Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’: A ‘reverse Robin Hood’ for the rich
President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill” has received plenty of criticism and pushback, including from U.S. Rep Adam Smith, D-WA.1 year ago
SPD investigating firework assault that left 23-year-old with ‘significant facial injuries’
SPD is investigating an assault involving a large firework that seriously injured a man late Monday night in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID).1 year ago
Ritz recall alert: Cracker sandwiches recalled over allergy-triggering mislabeling
The manufacturer of Ritz cracker sandwiches is issuing an urgent recall due to a labeling error that could cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.1 year ago
Churches, houses of worship can now endorse political candidates, IRS rules
Churches and other houses of worship can now officially endorse political candidates to their congregations, the IRS ruled Monday.1 year ago
‘Seattle is not dying’: Population surpasses 800,000, making it one of the fastest-growing cities
Seattle continues to be one of the country's fastest-growing cities after its population surpassed 800,000, according to new estimates from Washington's Office of Financial Management.1 year ago
