Home with confederate flag, Trump political signs shot up in Ballard
A home in Ballard was shot up last weekend, and Seattle Police think the shooting might have been politically motivated.1 year ago
Gee Scott: ‘You’re a jerk’ if you set off fireworks after the Fourth of July
Fireworks tend to go rogue during the Fourth of July holiday, with holiday-themed pyrotechnics continuing throughout the night for days on end—a common frustration for those who want to put the holiday behind them.1 year ago
Snohomish County’s homeless population drops for second straight year, but federal funding still in jeopardy
County leaders revealed the number of unhoused people in Snohomish dropped to just more than 1,100 this year.1 year ago
Marysville Police find missing 10-year-old boy
A missing 10-year-old boy from Marysville has been found by local law enforcement, the Marysville Police Department confirmed.1 year ago
Two people suffered life-threatening injuries after car crashes into Kent daycare overnight Sunday
Two people suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing into a daycare facility in Kent overnight Sunday.1 year ago
Redmond employee shoots alleged car thief in self-defense near QFC
Police in Redmond are investigating a shooting near the QFC along Redmond Way Sunday night after an employee opened fire at a suspected car thief.1 year ago
More than 100 fires reported in Pierce County after Fourth of July celebrations
Multiple fires broke out in the Puget Sound region overnight Friday following Fourth of July celebrations. Fire crews believe some were likely fireworks-related.1 year ago
Suspect arrested after attacking man with axe in Seattle’s Belltown on Fourth of July
SPD officers arrested a 43-year-old man in Belltown after he assaulted another man with an axe during Fourth of July festivities.1 year ago
Seattle confirms Shon Barnes as police chief, pledges full SPD staffing by 2027
With his appointment as Seattle's top cop now official, he vowed that staffing in the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will be at full capacity by 2027.1 year ago
Apple Acres Fire near Chelan grows to 2,000 acres; evacuations, highway closures ordered
The fire, dubbed the Apple Acres Fire, started at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Chelan County Emergency Management.1 year ago
1 dead, 1 injured in early-morning shooting at Glen Acres golf course near Burien
An early-morning shooting near Burien killed one person and injured another, the King County Sheriff's Office confirmed.1 year ago
Overnight shooting in Capitol Hill seriously injures 1 person
SPD officers are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 29-year-old man in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood Thursday morning.1 year ago
Former police chief who oversaw Bryan Kohberger case named West Richland Police Chief
James Fry, a former chief of the Moscow Police Department, has accepted the position to lead the West Richland Police Department in Washington.1 year ago
Microsoft confirms largest layoffs since 2023, 3,100 Seattle-area jobs cut between May-July
Microsoft is laying off approximately 9,100 employees, including 2,290 local employees based in Redmond, the tech giant confirmed Wednesday.1 year ago
Florida company wins WA ferry contract over local bidder, first out-of-state ferry in 50 years
For the first time in more than 50 years, a Washington ferry will be built out of state.1 year ago
Study: WA families spend third-highest percentage of income on child care
Washington residents spend the third-highest percentage of their income on child care in the nation, according to a WalletHub study.1 year ago
North Cascades imposes full campfire ban ahead of July 4 due to fire danger
Campfires in "all portions" have been banned in the North Cascades National Park, the National Park Service confirmed Monday.1 year ago
Broad-daylight shooting injures 1 in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
A shooting occurred in broad daylight in Seattle's Chinatown-International District Monday afternoon.1 year ago
WA hunting, fishing license fees increasing on July 1 for first time since 2011
Hunting and fishing licensing fees are set to increase Tuesday, July 1, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed.1 year ago
Pomas Fire reaches 1,600 acres, will likely burn throughout the summer
The Pomas Fire burning in the Glacier Peak Wilderness continues to grow. Officials managing the fire believe it will likely burn throughout the summer months.1 year ago
30,000 WA grocery workers approve new deal, avoid strike
Thousands of grocery workers across Washington voted to ratify a new union contract Friday night, avoiding a strike.1 year ago
SB SR 529 reopened at the Snohomish River Bridge after malfunction
Southbound SR 529 at the Snohomish River Bridge, between Everett and Marysville, is closed to traffic and blocked off due to a bridge malfunction.1 year ago
‘You aren’t Banksy’: Graffiti taggers could be sued by City of Seattle for damages
The City of Seattle is considering suing graffiti taggers for damages caused by their tagging.1 year ago