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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
Four-year-old remains ID’d in Selah, father arrested
The Selah Police Department confirmed the human remains discovered on Cowiche Mill Road last month were of a four-year-old boy, Alaric "AJ" Funderburgh.2 years ago
16-month-old found safely after taken from legal guardian’s home
A 16-month-old child was found safely after she was taken from the home of their legal guardian in Bothell Thursday morning.2 years ago
UW: Underwater volcano off Oregon coast could erupt any day
An underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon is displaying signs of a potential eruption, University of Washington (UW) researchers found.2 years ago
Tren de Aragua torture case in King County highlighted by Trump during rally
President Donald Trump put King County and the Tren de Aragua torture case in the spotlight during a rally in Michigan celebrating his first 100 days in office.2 years ago
Teenage son arrested after stabbing mother’s boyfriend to death in Pierce County
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a teenage son allegedly stabbed and killed his mother's boyfriend.2 years ago
Progressive group’s study debunks myth that ‘wealth tax’ drives rich residents out of WA
One progressive think tank is combating the belief that, if a wealth tax is established in budget plans aimed at closing a $16 billion shortfall, the wealthiest Washingtonians still wouldn't leave the state in droves in response.2 years ago
Standoff between Franklin County sheriff, commissioners escalates over control of county jail
Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond declared he would openly defy a court order after county commissioners voted to establish the Franklin County Department of Corrections, which would remove control of the jail and courthouse from the county's sheriff's office, last week.2 years ago
Kent Police investigating sexual assault at Lake Fenwick Park, seeking witnesses
The Kent Police Department (KPD) is investigating a sexual assault that occurred at Lake Fenwick Park last week.2 years ago
WA in Trump’s crosshairs as administration compiles list of sanctuary states, cities
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that intends to crack down on "sanctuary states and cities."2 years ago
Amazon retreats on tariff cost tag after White House calls it ‘hostile’
Amazon is reportedly backing off its plan to display tariff costs for consumers on its website next to its products, something the White House described as a "hostile act."2 years ago
Driver dead after ‘major collision’ shut down I-5 north near Lakewood; All lanes back open
All lanes heading north on I-5 were shut down and blocked near Lakewood after a semi truck crashed early Tuesday morning.2 years ago
Focus on ‘wannabe dictator’ Trump: WA Rep. sounds off on Democrat Party’s direction
U.S. House representative Adam Smith, the longest-serving member of Washington’s U.S. House delegation, wants to reconfigure and rebrand the Democratic Party.2 years ago
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 introduces its audience to its primary location—Seattle
"The Last of Us," the Emmy-award-winning apocalyptic drama, has returned for its second season earlier this month, and with it, its central location has been revealed—Seattle.2 years ago
Serial cat killer arrested after allegedly roaming Seattle again
An alleged serial cat killer roaming Seattle has many cat owners alarmed for their pets' safety.2 years ago
WA’s $77.9B budget saga: Bob Ferguson is on the clock to make the final call
After months of late-night debates and political tug-of-war, Washington lawmakers have finally agreed on a massive $77.9 billion operating budget for the next two years.2 years ago
Two Black Seattle police officers sue SPD, allege racist practices, culture
Two rank-and-file Seattle police officers have filed civil suits against the department for alleged pervasive anti-Black racism.2 years ago
VIDEO: Motorcyclist smashes into windshield during Scott Lake road rage attack
A driver hit a motorcyclist in Scott Lake during a road rage incident over the weekend, causing the rider to hit the driver's windshield, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) confirmed on Facebook.2 years ago
30,000 people without power in Pierce County after mechanical issue
The Peninsula Light Company is restoring power for residents between the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor areas after a mechanical failure shut down an entire power system.2 years ago
Seattle police issue alert after 14-year-old girl goes missing
The Seattle Police Department has issued a missing person alert for Maryam, a 14-year-old girl last seen near the Hillman City neighborhood.2 years ago
WSU Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity shut down until 2030 for hazing
Washington State University (WSU) is shutting down one of its fraternities for the rest of the decade due to multiple hazing violations.2 years ago