One dead in officer-involved shooting in Poulsbo
An officer-involved shooting in Poulsbo near Viking Way at Nordic Cove resulted in one person dead Wednesday night.1 year ago
Bill Gates to donate 99% of wealth to Gates Foundation, which will shut down by 2045
Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, announced he is donating nearly his entire net worth—approximately $113 billion—to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 20 years.1 year ago
Seattle judge blocks Trump administration’s new federal grant conditions
King County joined seven other jurisdictions in a lawsuit against HUD and FTA after more conditions were added in order to grant funding to local governments.1 year ago
7 WA residents arrested as part of operation capturing 205 child offenders
More than 200 child sex offenders were arrested in the nationwide crackdown called "Operation Restore Justice."1 year ago
21 UW students banned from campuses following pro-Palestinian protest, takeover
The University of Washington (UW) reported that the pro-Palestinian protesters caused more than $1 million in damages when they held a takeover of the university’s new Interdisciplinary Engineering Building Monday night.1 year ago
‘Meaningful progress’: Gov. Ferguson signs landmark bill to cap rent increases in Washington
Governor Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a bill Wednesday that would set limits on rent increases—one of the first in the country if passed.1 year ago
Vancouver man killed after car prowlers use garage opener to break in
Car prowlers discovered a garage opener and used it to break into a home, shooting and killing a man in the process, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) confirmed.1 year ago
Suspect arrested after home invasion, shooting in Lynnwood
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect after he allegedly forced his way into a home, exchanged gunfire, and fled the scene.1 year ago
The REAL ID deadline has arrived: WA residents face 2+ hour-long DOL wait times
The deadline for a REAL ID is a week away, and wait times at the DOL are consistently multiple hours long across the Puget Sound region.1 year ago
SPD searching for missing 12-year-old boy, last seen Monday
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is actively searching for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen Monday.1 year ago
Over 150 Sea-Tac aircraft fuelers vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to authorize strike
More than 150 fuelers at Sea-Tac voted to strike after contract talks fail, threatening airport operations and traveler convenience.1 year ago
VIDEO: Bright green fireball streaks across PNW, stuns witnesses
A mysterious green fireball flew across the sky in southern Washington over the weekend, with hundreds of people witnessing and commenting on the strange phenomenon.1 year ago
Former Everett bar owner faces fourth trial over sexual assault charges
A former Everett bar owner appeared in court for his fourth trial regarding sexual assault charges levied against him.1 year ago
Bremerton woman found guilty of 16 burglary counts across 7 counties
A Bremerton resident was found guilty of multiple burglaries and thefts all throughout Washington.1 year ago
One dead in Everett apartment fire Monday morning
One person died in a fire that occurred in an Everett apartment complex Monday morning, the Everett Fire Department (EPD) confirmed.1 year ago
83-year-old woman hit and killed in downtown Seattle, officers searching for driver
The Seattle Police Department is investigating and rerouting traffic in downtown Seattle after a fatal car accident occurred Monday morning.1 year ago
Retired SPD deputy chief attempted to alter police report, OPA finds
The Office of Police Accountability (OPA) is recommending already-retired Seattle Police Department (SPD) Deputy Chief Eric Barden to be suspended after he asked a Pierce County deputy to alter a police report, a violation of SPD policy.1 year ago
Multiple people stabbed at Pioneer Square nightclub Sunday night
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating an incident where two men were stabbed while at a Pioneer Square nightclub Sunday night.1 year ago
Spokane overhauls homeless strategy after camping ban struck down by state Supreme Court
The City of Spokane is overhauling its strategy regarding its homeless population after the Washington State Supreme Court struck down the city’s camping ban last month.1 year ago
What to watch this weekend, and what to do with Alec Baldwin’s now-released ‘Rust’
“Rust" is finally in theaters, but unfortunately, its incapable of escaping the tragedy that was the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.1 year ago
U.S. sees deadliest pediatric flu season in 15 years, CDC reports
More children have died this flu season in the U.S. than in any previous flu season over the last 15 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed.1 year ago
Expedia announces latest round of layoffs
Expedia failed to report the exact number of employees who were let go, as of this reporting, but it impacted approximately 3% of the company's workforce.1 year ago
Statue of iconic clown J.P. Patches defaced in Fremont
Fremont’s iconic statue of J.P. Patches has been defaced—and the community is pooling together to fix it.1 year ago
