Drug broker sentenced to 12.5 years for shipping ‘highly pure’ meth, fentanyl to western Washington
A Phoenix man with prior convictions for drug trafficking was sentenced to 150 months for acting as a broker for massive amounts of meth headed to Washington.9 days ago
All lanes of southbound SR 525 reopen in Mukilteo after fatal hit-and-run motorcycle crash
All lanes of southbound SR 525 are fully blocked south of Beverly Park Road in Mukilteo following a fatal hit-and-run collision on Tuesday.9 days ago
Man on electric scooter dies after being struck by minivan in North Seattle
A 37-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a minivan while riding an electric scooter.9 days ago
18-year-old Mattawa man dies after car gets stuck in Grant County irrigation canal
An 18-year-old Mattawa man died on Sunday after he drove his car into an irrigation canal and was swept away by the rushing waters.10 days ago
New wildfire scorches more than 300 acres near Mount Rainier, 0% containment
A new fire burning near Mount Rainier has already torched more than 300 acres and is 0% contained, as of this reporting.10 days ago
Renton man accused of intentionally killing co-worker in Issaquah road rage crash
A 22-year-old Renton man was arrested last week after a fatal road rage collision in Issaquah that police suspect was an intentional act.13 days ago
Man escapes ambulance, steals car, and leads police on chase in Seattle
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he escaped from an ambulance, stole a car, and fled from the police.13 days ago
‘Obscene and lethal amounts’: Drug kingpin gets 10 years for flooding Seattle’s ‘Jungle’ with narcotics
The leader of a drug distribution network was sentenced to 10 years in prison after police cracked down on activity in Seattle and nearby homeless camps.14 days ago
Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños at Chipotle, QDOBA reaches WA
A national Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has infected 345 people across 27 states, with Washington notching its first confirmed case.14 days ago
Brush fire near Judkins Park leads to discovery of human remains, ‘suspicious death’ probe
A driver on the interstate spotted a fire in a greenbelt area near Judkins Park, leading to the discovery of human remains on Wednesday night.14 days ago
2 victims pin down suspect after hate crime attack in downtown Seattle
A 40-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly injured two men in a hate crime attack late Tuesday night in downtown Seattle.15 days ago
Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant in Tacoma closes 9 months after opening
A Spanish-inspired restaurant in Tacoma, Miró Tapas, shuttered on Monday, only nine months after it opened.15 days ago
Google lays off 52 employees across several WA locations
Google, the California-based tech giant, announced Wednesday that it is laying off 52 employees across several Washington locations.15 days ago
91 Seattle jobs cut as Zillow slashes 500+ positions amid AI push
Zillow, the Seattle-based online real estate company, laid off more than 500 employees on Tuesday — roughly 7% of its global workforce.15 days ago
Kitsap deputies find gun, drugs after felon found semi-unconscious in parked car
A 32-year-old Port Orchard man was arrested on Tuesday after he was found partially unconscious inside a parked car during a welfare check.15 days ago
Mariners celebrate ‘Hot Jimothy Summer’ with special night honoring viral raccoon
The Mariners will tip their cap to Jimothy on Aug. 5, hosting a special "Jimothy Night" at T-Mobile Park when the team faces the Detroit Tigers at 6:40 p.m.15 days ago
‘He didn’t stop’: 25-year-old drug ring leader gets 10+ years despite repeated seizures across PNW
A leader of a drug trafficking ring was sentenced to 130 months in prison after he was persistent in bringing large amounts of drugs to Washington.16 days ago
Clark County man charged with shooting, killing bald eagle with shotgun
A 66-year-old Brush Prairie, Clark County resident was charged Tuesday with violating federal law by allegedly shooting and killing a bald eagle with a shotgun.16 days ago
Indoor farming company in Marysville ‘winds down,’ laying off 55
An indoor agriculture company in Marysville is permanently "winding down" and laying off 55 employees after acquisition negotiations fell through.16 days ago
Smoke, high temperatures prompt Seattle air quality alert
Seattle faces an air quality alert due to smoke and high temperatures, impacting sensitive individuals in the area.17 days ago
‘Something out of a novel’: Undercover stings snare Colombian cocaine supplier, sentenced to 8 years in Seattle
A 65-year-old national of the Dominican Republic was sentenced to 96 months in prison for conspiracy to import cocaine and conspiracy to launder money.17 days ago
Moses Lake man steals $90K from hotel guest, buries cash in field
A Moses Lake man stole $90,000 from a hotel guest last week, and after his arrest, detectives had to dig through a field to recover the cash he'd buried.17 days ago
Capitol Hill restaurant owner pleads guilty to $1.4M tax scheme
The owner of a Capitol Hill restaurant pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay more than $1.4 million in taxes, some of which being withheld from employees.18 days ago