Tacoma Public Schools employees honored for actions during school stabbing
Five Tacoma Public Schools employees were honored for defending students and rendering medical aid during a stabbing at Foss High School.3 months ago
Plan to extend light rail to Ballard delayed, 10 years after being approved by voters
Of the three options presented last month by Sound Transit, none would see the light rail extension continue through Ballard on its original timeline.4 months ago
Laurelhurst community agrees to ‘fully support’ Seattle Children’s helicopter landing efforts
The Laurelhurst Community Council has agreed to "fully support" Seattle Children’s as it seeks city approval to end the Medical Review Committee for helicopter landings.4 months ago
Cremated remains of 11-year-old stolen in Tacoma
A Tacoma woman is asking for help finding the cremated remains of her 11-year-old brother after they were stolen from her car.4 months ago
‘Legally Blonde’ prequel on Prime Video takes place in Seattle
Long before Elle Woods headed to Harvard for law school, she and her iconic chihuahua, Bruiser, spent some time living in Seattle.4 months ago
45 massage parlors, spas temporarily shut down in Pierce County
The Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau temporarily shut down 45 massage parlors, spas, and wellness clinics across the county on Tuesday.4 months ago
Researchers point out ‘alarmingly high’ number of gray whale strandings in WA
An “alarmingly high” number of gray whale strandings in Washington has continued throughout April, according to the Cacadia Research Collective.4 months ago
DUI driver sentenced to 23 years for killing beloved grandmother during Thurston County police chase
The driver who hit and killed a 70-year-old woman during a September 2024 police chase in Thurston County was sentenced.4 months ago
Microsoft offering voluntary retirement to thousands of employees
A first for Microsoft – the company is offering a one-time voluntary retirement package.4 months ago
City begins safety improvements at Gas Works Park
The City of Seattle has finally begun safety improvements to Gas Works Park aimed at preventing injury or death due to people climbing on the structure.4 months ago
Rising gas prices drive up sales for used electric vehicles
Car experts say used-electric vehicle sales are rapidly spiking. They say the rising gas prices are a big part of the increase in sales.4 months ago
Shoreline and Seattle communities mourn sudden death of beloved teacher and coach
Students and athletes in northeast Seattle and Shoreline are reeling after the death of popular teacher and coach, Adam Weybright.4 months ago
3 killed in Monroe head-on crash
Three people were killed and another was injured in a two-car crash in Monroe early Saturday morning.4 months ago
Seattle police investigating string of overnight armed robberies
The SPD is looking into an overnight crime spree – three armed robberies, one after another – and all three reported within a half-hour of each other.4 months ago
Bothell massage parlor denies wrongdoing after prostitution, human trafficking bust
Five Bothell massage parlors are closed while police conduct a prostitution and human trafficking investigation.4 months ago
Redmond police officers rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain
The Redmond Police Department (RPD) posted video of a ‘quack-tical’ rescue after five ducklings became stuck in a storm drain on Monday.4 months ago
Video shows kids attacking woman at Federal Way park
Video of a woman trying to break up a fight at Steel Lake Park is gaining major traction online.5 months ago
‘Prolonged abuse:’ Jury awards $130M in wrongful death of Pierce Co. 2-year-old
A Pierce County jury has returned a $130M verdict in favor of the estate of a 2-year-old who died from “prolonged abuse.”5 months ago
Washington’s highway system ranks among the worst in the nation, report finds
Washington's highway system is one of the least cost-effective in the country, according to a new report that ranks all 50 states.5 months ago
Low snowpack sparks concerns about water supply and early wildfire dangers
Warm, sunny weather across western Washington may feel like an early taste of summer, but experts say it’s raising concerns about wildfire risk and the region’s water supply.5 months ago
Family raising money to bring father home to Kenya after his body was pulled from Green Lake
Nahashon Kamau Wanyoike’s body was found in Green Lake last week, after his family said he had been missing for around two weeks.5 months ago
Tribal gas stations see surge in business as fuel prices hover significantly below WA state average
Tribal gas stations in Washington are experiencing a significant surge in business as drivers seek lower prices amid rising fuel costs.5 months ago
Rising rates, global tensions slow western Washington’s spring housing market
A mix of rising mortgage rates, global instability, and economic uncertainty is cooling what is typically one of the busiest times of year for real estate in Western Washington.5 months ago
