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Skykomish P.E. teacher pleads not guilty to child rape

Daniel L. Bubar, a Skykomish P.E. teacher, denies charges of child rape and immoral communication with minors.
5 months ago

Heavy rainfall elevates flood threat across western Washington

Heavy rainfall in western Washington raises flood concerns as rivers rise amid a powerful Pacific storm system.
5 months ago

Seattle Civil Rights Director on leave amid slew of HR complaints

Seattle's Civil Rights Director, Derrick Wheeler-Smith, faces HR complaints as city officials confirm his leave.
5 months ago

Layoffs hit historic Seattle theatre as $7.5M deficit forces staff cuts

The historic 5th Avenue Theatre announced Friday it will eliminate about 14 staff positions and pause some education programs due to a major budget shortfall.
5 months ago

Seattle mother charged with killing 4-year-old son pleads not guilty

A North Seattle mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder.
9 months ago

Little Saigon property owner sues Seattle for $30M over homelessness policies

A longtime Little Saigon property owner is suing the City of Seattle, alleging that its homelessness policies and inadequate law enforcement have devastated his family’s real estate investments.
10 months ago

Violent crime plummets 36% in downtown Seattle, lowest since 2017

Discover how Seattle's downtown is experiencing reduced crime and economic recovery, benefiting residents and visitors.
10 months ago

Cantwell: Washington to face explosive ACA premium increases in 2026

Health insurance premiums are set to rise sharply for many Washington state families in 2026, putting more pressure on middle-class households. 
10 months ago

Seattle settles for $2.5M years after Pier 58 collapse injured workers

Three demolition workers who were injured when Pier 58 collapsed into Elliott Bay in 2020 have reached a $2.5 million settlement with the City of Seattle and its contractors.
10 months ago

Sexual abuse and corruption uncovered at Green Hill School

Two staff members at Washington’s Green Hill School, the state’s only maximum-security juvenile facility for males, have been convicted of engaging in sexual misconduct with inmates.
10 months ago

Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ rally stays peaceful with zero property damage reported

A sea of demonstrators filled downtown Seattle over the weekend in what organizers are calling one of the largest and most peaceful protests the city has seen in recent years. 
10 months ago

UW student accused of shooting WSU football player in custody

A 20-year-old UW student linked to the shooting of a WSU football player is now in police custody following a weekend altercation.
11 months ago

Texas woman gets 6 years in prison for torching Snohomish County church

A 38-year-old woman from Texas, was sentenced Thursday for setting fire to a church in Snohomish County.
11 months ago

Gun violence down 25% in South King County, thanks to ‘two-prong approach’

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion and mental health counselor Katya Wojcik talk about a decrease in gun violence in King County.
1 year ago

Seattle tech worker pleads not guilty in deadly arson case

A Seattle tech worker accused of setting fire to a woman’s home and burning her to death pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder and second-degree arson.
1 year ago

Advocates report suspected tuberculosis cases, inhumane conditions at Tacoma ICE facility

La Resistencia claims there may be as many as seven individuals showing signs of TB among those detained at the Tacoma ICE facility.
1 year ago

Bodycam captures ambush on Lummi Nation officer, shot 7 times

New body camera footage released this week shows the harrowing moments just before a Lummi Nation Police Department officer was shot seven times early Monday morning.
1 year ago

$1.4 million worth of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles stolen during trip from Redmond

Authorities are investigating the theft of more than 2,800 Nintendo Switch 2 game consoles, valued at more than $1.4 million.
1 year ago

Recent bird strikes expose more Boeing 737 MAX dangers, NTSB warns

Federal officials are calling for swift action to modify the engines on Boeing’s 737 MAX aircraft after two recent bird strikes caused smoke to fill the cockpit and passenger cabin.
1 year ago

Jury finds ‘Belltown Hellcat’ guilty of reckless driving

Miles Hudson, the infamous Belltown Hellcat, faces trial in Seattle amid viral street racing scandal details.
1 year ago

Manhunt continues in Chelan County woods for military-trained father accused of killing daughters

The search for military-trained suspect Travis Decker continues as authorities investigate the tragic deaths of his daughters.
1 year ago

Jewish teacher alleges ‘antisemitic advocacy’ in Portland schools

A lawsuit claims the Portland School District's teacher's union promotes antisemitic views.
1 year ago

Popular airline to enforce new, strict check-in policy

United Airlines requires check-in at least 45 minutes prior to departure on domestic flights.
1 year ago

Seattle parks will close earlier than normal in citywide safety crackdown

Seattle enforces new regulations to combat illegal gatherings and street racing in parks this summer.
1 year ago