Kodiak fishermen sentenced over illegal transport of Alaskan crab to Washington
A Kodiak fisherman received a one-year sentence for illegally shipping infected tanner crab from Alaska to Washington.1 year ago
Microsoft to cut 305 jobs in Washington state, Redmond location
Microsoft has announced 305 layoffs in Redmond, impacting the local job market. Read more about this development.1 year ago
Dept. of Homeland Security deletes sanctuary list featuring Washington cities, counties
DHS has removed over 500 sanctuary cities from its website following significant pushback, impacting most Washington counties.1 year ago
Tacoma temporarily halts police chief search amid management shift
Tacoma's city officials halt the search for a permanent police chief, impacting community safety and leadership.1 year ago
Rent increases capped in WA under new legislation
Washington imposes a 10% rent increase cap for 2025, impacting renters statewide and ensuring affordability.1 year ago
Dave’s Hot Chicken set to open 4 new WA locations
Discover the upcoming Dave's Hot Chicken restaurants set to open in Washington by 2026. Exciting flavors await!1 year ago
Washington child care prices among nation’s highest, report finds
A report reveals Washington child care costs are among the most expensive, impacting families and childcare accessibility.1 year ago
From stage to startup: Seattle musician launches AI platform to link artists with visual creators
Discover how Danny Newcomb's Incantio uses AI to aid artists with licensing and content creation.1 year ago
Washington jail to convert solitary unit into juvenile rehab housing
Stafford Creek Corrections Center repurposes solitary confinement for juvenile offenders, enhancing rehabilitation opportunities.1 year ago
Weidkamp Road closed in Lynden after semi-truck crashes, unleashes millions of bees
A semi-truck carrying 250 million bees rolled over, prompting road closure in Lynden, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office.1 year ago
3 PNW cities among top 5 worst U.S. housing market outlooks, study finds
A study reveals PNW metro areas rank among the top five worst housing crisis outlooks in the nation. Insights and implications.1 year ago
How much time do teens spend on their phones at school? New study reveals data
A study conducted by Seattle Children's Hospital researchers reveals how much time teens spend on phones during school.1 year ago
Small plane crashes at airfield in Snohomish, no injuries reported
A small plane crashed into a fence in Snohomish with no injuries reported. Details of the incident at Harvey Airfield inside.1 year ago
VIDEO: Thurston County deputy struck with helmet in alleged DUI, hit-and-run
TCSO deputies responded to a hit-and-run, DUI case, in which the suspect allegeldy struck officers with a helmet.1 year ago
Idaho delays scheduled executions to 2026, prepares for firing squads
Idaho pauses executions until 2026, focusing on preparing facilities for firing squad methods.1 year ago
Seattle man shot in the face during stand-off with car prowlers
A Seattle man is in stable condition after being shot in the face while trying to stop carjackers.1 year ago
Washington, Idaho students make it to second round of 100th annual National Spelling Bee
Aguirre, Ford, and Singh demonstrate exceptional talent at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, celebrating a century of excellence.1 year ago
Puyallup fails to report $2.1M in federal COVID grants, admits mistake
Puyallup admits to financial reporting flaws in its 2023 audit, highlighting $2.1M in unreported federal COVID grants.1 year ago
Seattle sperm bank says it sold unused vials to FBI, but did that actually happen?
Seattle Sperm Bank's unused sperm vials sold to FBI for splat pattern research, raising questions about ethical practices.1 year ago
Lack of funding prompts WA governor to veto part of clemency bill
Governor Ferguson's veto reshapes Washington's Clemency Board, influencing future clemency decisions in the state.1 year ago
Bomb threat on Seattle flight lands 22 month prison sentence, nearly $80,000 in damages
A Seattle flight bomb threat on an Alaska Airlines plane results in severe penalties and significant financial damages.1 year ago
Portland shifts $2M from police to parks in preliminary budget
Mayor Wilson's reallocates Portland budget, $2M from police to enhance park maintenance in Portland.1 year ago
House passed Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’, Democrats unanimously oppose
Trump's big beautiful bill, featuring tax cuts and border security, passes the House, facing unanimous opposition from Democrats.1 year ago