Wells Road Fire burns more than 1,000 acres in Whitman County; GO NOW evacuations ordered
Level 3 GO NOW Evacuations are in place in Whitman County as the Wells Road Fire burns an estimated 1,000 acres as of Saturday evening.17 days ago
Sunrise and White River entrance at Mount Rainier closed due to wildfire
The White River entrance to Mount Rainier National Park is closed until further notice due to a fire in the park.18 days ago
Weekend Weather: Air quality improves, Red Flag Warnings remain in effect
We’re still waking up to some smoke and haze across western Washington, but the good news is air quality is much improved.19 days ago
TRAFFIC: Major highway closures across Puget Sound this weekend
Drivers across the Puget Sound should prepare for one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer.19 days ago
Detectives investigating homicide after man shot dead in Tacoma
Detectives are investigating a homicide after a man was shot dead in Tacoma overnight, according to the Tacoma Police Department.19 days ago
Deputies: Man pulls up to stranger’s house in golf cart with dog passenger to light garage on fire
A man has been booked into the Kitsap County Jail for allegedly lighting a stranger’s garage on fire while the person was home.19 days ago
Kennewick firefighters rescue kittens trapped in house fire; use pet oxygen masks
The Kennewick Fire Department responded to a house fire last week, and they rescued some tiny occupants.19 days ago
I-5 northbound fully blocked in South Tacoma after crash involving up to 10 cars
The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were fully blocked in South Tacoma early Friday morning after a multi-car crash involving a semi-truck.19 days ago
Spokane community helping each other and emergency responders during devastation
As three wildfires continue to burn across Spokane County Thursday morning, the community is coming together to help first responders.20 days ago
Truck overturns, spilling dirt and blocking ramp from I-5 to State Route 167
The ramp from northbound Interstate 5 to State Route 167 in Pierce County is fully blocked because of an overturned dump truck.20 days ago
Man suspected of starting Old Trails Fire in Spokane area expected to enter plea
The man accused of starting one of the fires wreaking havoc on the Spokane area will enter his plea in court Thursday.20 days ago
Seattle DJ taken by ICE in Boston, released 3 weeks later
A local DJ said he is on his way back to Seattle after spending three weeks locked up at an ICE facility in Massachusetts.20 days ago
New Boeing 737-7 airplane certified by FAA
Boeing has officially received the green light from the FAA to use its brand new 737-7 airplane for commercial purposes.20 days ago
Suspect in multiple shootings dies by apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during SWAT standoff
A 20-year-old suspected in at least two shootings died by suicide in a SWAT standoff in Kent while officers were trying to arrest him. According to Kent PD, the man was believed to have been involved in a drive-by shooting at a Tacoma Walmart on Tuesday night. Tacoma officers were trying to arrest a shoplifting suspect […]21 days ago
Multiple fires in Mount Vernon likely human-caused
Investigators are working to determine what sparked three fires in Mount Vernon on the same day.21 days ago
Airbnb offering free housing for displaced Washingtonians
As wildfires continue to burn across Washington, many are returning to their communities without a place to stay.21 days ago
21-year-old suffers brain bleed after U-District attack over parking space
A 21-year-old ended her birthday in the hospital bleeding from her brain after she was attacked in Seattle’s U-District neighborhood.21 days ago
KIRO 7 interview: Witness recounts seeing Spokane arson suspect minutes before wildfires spark
A 37-year-old man faces first-degree arson charges and is being held on a $1 million bond for allegedly starting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes near Spokane.21 days ago
Docs: Man accused of starting Spokane-area fire arrested with fanny pack full of matches
Newly obtained court documents detail the moment a man was arrested, accused of starting a fire that’s wreaking havoc in the Spokane area.21 days ago
PinPoint Alert Day: Smoky conditions, hot weather continue
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for much of the region, while a Heat Advisory covers most of Western Washington with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s and lower 90s.21 days ago
Coast Guard rescues 2 people stranded on rocks in the Coquille River in Oregon
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people Monday after their 14-foot pleasure craft began taking on water near the Coquille River South Jetty in Bandon, Oregon.22 days ago
Spokane Complex Fires: 700 homes destroyed, 65K evacuated
The announcement comes as at least 65,000 people have been evacuated, and 700 homes have been destroyed by a series of wildfires in the Spokane area.22 days ago
‘We’re not going to shy away from it’: Local elections offices increase security to manage threats
A survey of hundreds of local election officials found that nearly a third have experienced threats, harassment, or abuse because of their job.22 days ago
