Thurston Co. reports first flu-related death of the season
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) was notified of the county’s first flu-related death of the season.7 hours ago
Walmart announces plans for drone delivery in Seattle area
Walmart said it plans to bring drone delivery service to the Seattle area in 2027.9 hours ago
Weather: Say goodbye to 70 degrees
Thursday could be our last shot at 70 degrees for a while. After another mild day tomorrow, a much cooler pattern moves in on Friday with rain and gusty winds.19 hours ago
Thurston Co. suspect escapes patrol car while handcuffed, leading to multi-hour manhunt
On Oct. 6, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office found a man hiding under a porch who had escaped handcuffed from a patrol car, prompting an hours-long manhunt for him.20 hours ago
Cle Elum businesses targeted in burglaries
Multiple local businesses in Cle Elum were targeted in a series of overnight burglaries early last Thursday morning.2 days ago
Why the morning fog won’t quit across Western Washington
The start of October days has been gray and gloomy in the lowlands of Western Washington, with morning fog and low clouds only slowly breaking in some spots through midday.2 days ago
Equifax agrees to proposed $100 million settlement over credit score errors
Equifax has agreed to a proposed $100 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the credit reporting company provided inaccurate credit scores to millions of consumers.2 days ago
Clark County deputy accused of stabbing DUI suspect to death will not be charged; deemed ‘justified’
A Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of stabbing a DUI suspect to death last year will not be charged, according to the prosecutor’s office.2 days ago
Scam targets those who recently deposited funds into inmate accounts
The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam targeting people who recently deposited money into an inmate’s account.3 days ago
Irvine woman detained while trying to fly to China, accused of surveilling in Seattle
Federal authorities said they arrested an Irvine, Calif., woman Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport as she attempted to board a flight to China.3 days ago
Seattle begins October with dry weather following an unseasonably cool month
Seattle just wrapped up an unusually cool September, the coldest September here since 2007, with an average temperature of 60.4 degrees, more than two degrees below normal.3 days ago
Vacant Tacoma house destroyed in early-morning fire, neighboring home damaged
A vacant, boarded-up home in Tacoma was heavily damaged in an early-morning fire Friday, according to Tacoma Fire.6 days ago
Man killed in Marysville house fire; multiple pets unaccounted for
One person has died, and several family pets are still unaccounted for following a fire in Marysville on Thursday.6 days ago
11,000+ Washington residents lose healthcare, food benefits
More than 11,000 Washington state residents are losing access to healthcare and food benefits today due to changes under the federal law known as H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Act.6 days ago
New video shows aftermath of downtown Seattle bite attack
KIRO 7 obtained a new look at the aftermath of a gruesome attack in downtown Seattle.7 days ago
Attorney General ends Puget Sound Physicians investigation, $410,000 settlement reached
The Washington Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has ended its investigation into Puget Sound Physicians.7 days ago
Cooler and cloudier weather finishes the week, with a warmer weekend ahead
After a foggy beginning to the middle of the week, the afternoon will become partly to mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.8 days ago
Mt. Baker Highway closed Wednesday and Thursday, prepping for winter
Both directions of Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542) will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.8 days ago
Majority of WA Supreme Court seats are up for election: How to inform your vote
Washington voters may shift the balance of the Washington Supreme Court as five seats are open or up for reelection in November.8 days ago
Experts warn of bee colony decline, economic impacts
Experts said the number of bee colony deaths in the U.S. is about 20% lower than last year; however, each year poses new challenges for beekeepers.9 days ago
‘People could be really cruel’: Woman who survives bite attack speaks out about online harassment
A woman who survived having a chunk of her forehead bitten off by a stranger said she is now being attacked by strangers online.9 days ago
King County Prosecutors renew push for legislation to deal with copper wire theft
Loyal Heights Playfield in Seattle has been left without lighting after thieves apparently opened electrical junction boxes and cut copper wires inside.9 days ago
UW homicide suspect will receive a second round of psychiatric treatment
Christopher Leahy, the man accused of stabbing UW student Juniper Blessing to death in May, will receive a second round of psychiatric treatment.9 days ago
