Ferrucci Junior High School won’t reopen this fall following major fire damage
Ferrucci Junior High School will remain closed for the start of the 2026-27 school year as restoration continues following a damaging fire in April.4 months ago
Autopsy reports reveal alkaline chemical burns in 10 victims of Longview paper mill explosion
The autopsy reports for 10 victims of the Longview paper mill explosion were released Thursday, with all victims suffering alkaline chemical burns, among other injuries. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office released the autopsies for 10 of the victims involved, though 11 people died in total. Each victim suffered alkaline chemical burns, but other injuries included […]4 months ago
Beloved Japanese-style chain Benihana returns to Seattle after 10-year hiatus
After a roughly 10-year hiatus, the beloved Japanese-style restaurant chain, Benihana, is returning to Seattle's South Lake Union.4 months ago
High-end FIFA World Cup tickets top $62K for U.S. match in Seattle
Explore the soaring prices of World Cup tickets for Seattle's U.S. match at Lumen Field, featuring six exciting games.4 months ago
63-year-old driver dies after crash with dump truck in Central District
A fatal collision involving a dump truck and a car in the Central District neighborhood is currently under investigation.4 months ago
High bacteria levels prompt closures at 2 King County beaches
Health officials warned that two King County beaches have returned high bacteria samples, urging beachgoers to stay out of the water.4 months ago
Bremerton man sentenced for secretly recording women at Krampus Festival
A man who secretly photographed and recorded women inside a Krampus Festival restroom in Bremerton has been sentenced to prison.4 months ago
Nearly $1M in restitution headed to Washingtonians after COVID-19 testing lab settlement
Nearly $1 million in restitution is being repaid to Washingtonians after a settlement was reached with a COVID-19 testing lab that overcharged its patients.4 months ago
Bellevue-based logistics company to lay off 230 employees across 5 WA locations
A Bellevue-based global logistics company, Expeditors, announced Monday that 230 employees would be laid off across several locations.4 months ago
Power back on in Kent after high winds spark major outage
Power has been restored in Kent after high winds caused a major power outage Tuesday afternoon, leaving nearly 7,200 residents without power.4 months ago
Power restored for nearly 10K Auburn residents after major outage
Power has been restored for nearly 10,000 Auburn residents who were without power this afternoon.4 months ago
Body found in Kent woods sparks investigation; homicide possible
An adult male body was found in a wooded area in Kent on Monday, and detectives have not completely ruled out a homicide.4 months ago
Historic 88-year-old Tacoma diner abruptly closes
After nearly a century of operation in Tacoma's Proctor District, Knapp's Restaurant and Lounge abruptly closed on Monday.4 months ago
Seattle nurse and park ranger dies in fall on Mount McKinley in Alaska
A Seattle nurse and U.S. park ranger died on Thursday while she was mountaineering on Mount McKinley in Alaska and fell into a crevasse.4 months ago
Tesla on autopilot smashes through Redmond residential garage; driver blames malfunction
A Tesla driver drove through a residential garage in Redmond Monday, causing significant damage to the home after the vehicle's autopilot feature malfunctioned.4 months ago
Mariners catcher sells Bellevue home for more than $3M
The backup catcher for the Seattle Mariners, Mitch Garver, sold his Bellevue home for more than $3 million in late May.4 months ago
Bellevue man arrested in sexual exploitation, trafficking of missing 14-year-old girl
A 24-year-old Bellevue man has been arrested after an investigation into the alleged sexual exploitation and trafficking of a missing 14-year-old girl.4 months ago
1 injured, 4 displaced after early morning house fire in Graham
One woman suffered significant burn injuries, and four occupants of a home in Graham were displaced after it caught fire early Thursday morning.4 months ago
Apple-hauling semi-truck catches fire on westbound I-90 near Cle Elum
Westbound I-90 near Cle Elum has reopened after a semi-truck hauling a load of apples caught fire and shut down all lanes of the highway on Thursday.4 months ago
Two more WA casinos to close, 132 jobs cut amid Kirkland casino company’s bankruptcy
Kirkland-based casino company Maverick Gaming announced it is closing two Washington casinos and laying off 132 employees as a result of its bankruptcy filing.4 months ago
Dick’s Drive-in announces opening of 11th WA location
Dick's Drive-In Restaurants announced Wednesday that its newest burger joint will be located on the Tulalip Reservation.4 months ago
Seattle’s Mariner Moose ranks among MLB’s top 10 most beloved mascots, survey finds
A survey across thousands of MLB fans revealed some of the league's most beloved mascots, with Seattle's Mariner Moose listed among the top 10.4 months ago
James Beard-nominated chef leaves Seattle for Bainbridge Island, citing poor business environment
A James Beard-award-nominated chef, Brendan McGill, has closed his final two Seattle restaurants and is leaving the city over a poor business environment.4 months ago
