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
Two fishermen found dead at Copalis Beach after they were swept into the water
Two fishermen were found dead after getting swept into the water at Copalis Beach, the Ocean Shores Fire Department confirmed.1 year ago
Cliff Mass ‘not convinced’ WA will have a ‘big wildfire season’ this year
"This year is actually starting quite slowly. We're actually well below normal in terms of wildfires and, at this point in time, I'm not convinced this is going to be a big wildfire season," Mass said.1 year ago
‘We have a lot of work to do, and I’m up for it’: Seattle Mayor Harrell cites experience, city’s growth in bid for reelection
It's not lost on Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell that the city still has a lot of work ahead of it in order to achieve its major goals.1 year ago
Lanes reopened on southbound I-405 in Renton after crash with semi-truck
All lanes on southbound I-405 in Renton have reopened after multiple cars were involved in a crash with a semi-truck.1 year ago
‘Caitlin Clark Effect’ hits Seattle: Storm ticket prices, attendance soared for Tuesday’s game
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are in Seattle Tuesday for a 7 p.m. game against the Seattle Storm, and with Clark's arrival to the city comes exorbitant ticket prices.1 year ago
Hillside Strangler Anthony D’Amato up for parole in WA this week
Anthony D'Amato—formerly Kenneth Bianchi—was convicted of killing two women in Bellingham in 1979 after strangling five people to death in southern California with his cousin, Angelo Buono.1 year ago
WA accomplice in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing found dead in prison
Daniel Park, a 32-year-old resident of Kent charged with conspiring to help the suspected bomber in an attack on a Palm Springs fertility clinic, has died while in federal custody, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.1 year ago
Amazon Fresh closes Federal Way store, lays off 125 employees
An Amazon Fresh store is shuttering its doors in Federal Way, laying off 125 employees in the process.1 year ago
Officer-involved shooting in Pierce County ends with suspect dead after fuel station arson attempt
An officer-involved shooting broke out late Monday afternoon in Pierce County after deputies pursued a suspect allegedly attempting to set a gas station on fire.1 year ago
DOJ challenges WA clergy reporting law, citing First Amendment violation
The Justice Department is filing legal action against the State of Washington over its new law, Senate Bill 5375, which requires members of the clergy to report known child abuse, even if it’s revealed during confession.1 year ago
SPD releases body cam footage from fatal domestic violence standoff
SPD released body cam footage for an incident where at least one officer was involved in a shooting with a domestic violence suspect who barricaded himself Friday morning.1 year ago
Suspected serial car prowler arrested in Tukwila
A person suspected of numerous car prowls in Tukwila was arrested Saturday, according to the Tukwila Police Department.1 year ago
