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
Flying out of Seattle? TSA now letting you keep your shoes on through security
The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) confirmed that it will now allow passengers to keep their footwear on as they go through security checkpoints.1 year ago
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
