Bellingham infant kidnapped by father on St. Patrick’s Day, rescued hours later by police
An eight-month-old child was found by Bellingham Police overnight Monday after the baby was kidnapped.1 year ago
3.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Vashon Island
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake reportedly occurred near Vashon Island late Monday night, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.1 year ago
WA Superintendent to Mead School Board: ‘Follow state law’ not Trump’s directive
Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal had a simple message for the Mead School Board that feels caught between state and federal directives: Follow state law.1 year ago
WA schools must extend lunch breaks by 2029 — here’s why administrators object
Washington schools will now be required to give students 20-minute lunch breaks at the minimum to eat their lunch.1 year ago
Old Highway 99 shut down after fatal crash
Old Highway 99, between 93rd Avenue Southeast and 88th Avenue Southeast, has been closed off due to a fatal collision early Friday morning, the Thurston County Sheriff confirmed. The accident occurred near the Olympia airport. More on MyNorthwest: Snow flurries on Snoqualmie cause spinouts and crashes, I-90 shut down overnight Drivers have been advised to […]1 year ago
Lynnwood council member withdraws from position after OnlyFans controversy
A Lynnwood council member has withdrawn from her appointment after some of her social media posts came to light.1 year ago
Pierce County deputies find 12-year-old boy missing since Tuesday
Detectives with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office have found a 12-year-old boy who was missing in Parkland.1 year ago
Littering leftover chicken leads to shooting at Rainier Valley Safeway
A Seattle Police Department investigation uncovered that a shooting that occurred outside of a Rainier Valley Safeway Monday night was spurred by a man throwing a chicken bone out his car window.1 year ago
WA among 21 states suing Trump Administration over ‘illegal’ Education Department firings
Washington is one of 21 states suing Trump Thursday after the Education Department fired more than 1,300 workers, claiming the dismissals were "illegal and unconstitutional."1 year ago
Seattle Police arrest armed drug dealer in Belltown, seize guns, drugs, cash
A man was found with guns, money, and drugs in his possession after he was caught allegedly drug dealing in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood Wednesday.1 year ago
‘I’ve worked very hard for this truck’: FBI investigates Lynnwood Tesla Cybertrucks vandalized with swastikas
Police are investigating the vandalism occurring against Lynnwood Tesla Cybertrucks at the company's dealership after receiving several reports.1 year ago
UW braces for federal policy changes with hiring freeze, cutbacks
UW is freezing its non-essential staff hiring and limiting future faculty hiring in preparation for incoming federal policy changes in addition to Washington's budget shortfall.1 year ago
Tacoma Police debunk sexual assault claim, woman now faces charges
As the Tacoma Police Department investigated an alleged sexual assault that occurred near the Point Defiance dog park last December, the department failed to find any evidence, believing the woman who made the claims made it all up.1 year ago
Seattle Starbucks baristas walk out as part of nationwide strike over labor practices
Baristas at a Seattle Starbucks walked off the job to protest unresolved unfair labor practices, officially going on strike.1 year ago
Gee Scott on new era of Seattle football: ‘Are you OK with the direction of the Seahawks?’
The top quarterback in free agency is off the board after Sam Darnold agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, ushering in a new era of football in the Pacific Northwest alongside second-year head coach Mike Macdonald.1 year ago
King County man arrested for possessing 50,000 images of child porn
A Seattle resident was charged with possessing child pornography, and now investigators are discovering this wasn't the first time he's faced these charges.1 year ago
Seattle Police arrest teen connected to February armed robbery spree
A teenage suspect was arrested by the Seattle Police Department after officers found the teen was allegedly connected to at least 10 dangerous armed robberies.1 year ago
I-5 lanes heading north in Kent closed after semi-truck lost its load
Three of four lanes on Interstate 5 (I-5) are closed near 272nd Street in Kent after a semi-truck lost its load.1 year ago
Body recovered from the water near Seattle’s Gas Works Park
A body was pulled out of the water in Seattle near Gas Works Park, the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) confirmed.1 year ago
‘His presence was perpetual:’ A look at Hollywood icon Gene Hackman’s impact on cinema
Gene Hackman, the two-time Oscar-winning actor known for his iconic work in Hoosiers, The French Connection, Superman, and The Royal Tenenbaums among others, died at the age of 95.1 year ago
After the warmest day of the year, will the mild weather last through the weekend?
After a heavy windstorm knocked the power out for more than 150,000 people in western Washington, power has been mostly restored while the region is beginning to see the first 60-degree days of the year.1 year ago
All northbound lanes reopened on SR 7 in Parkland after car fire
All lanes on State Route 7 (SR 7) heading north were blocked off for several minutes due to a car fire in the right-hand lane.1 year ago
Washington among 21 states fighting Trump’s transgender military ban
President Donald Trump's decision to bar transgender people from U.S. military service has met the wrath of attorneys general across 21 states -- including Washington.1 year ago
