Fire ‘knocked down’ at Tacoma building, air quality improves
A firefight is underway at an abandoned building in Tacoma, where a huge plume of black smoke is rising into the air.4 years ago
‘Move Over or Slow Down’ patrols happening in King County this week
Troopers are conducting emphasis patrols in King County this week to stress the importance of Washington’s Move Over or Slow Down law.4 years ago
Large encampment being cleared out under First Avenue South Bridge
Major efforts are underway to clear a homeless encampment in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood, just below the First Avenue South Bridge.4 years ago
Young artists create limited-edition ORCA card designs to celebrate launch of new RapidRide line
Three limited-edition ORCA card designs created by young local artists will be distributed this year to celebrate the launch of King County Metro’s RapidRide H Line.4 years ago
Sedro-Woolley High School evacuated after bomb threat
Sedro-Woolley High School was evacuated Monday afternoon after a bomb threat, according to the Sedro-Woolley Police Department.4 years ago
2 hospitalized in WA state from hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen organic strawberries, says CDC
There have been five hepatitis A outbreaks in Washington state linked to frozen organic strawberries, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.4 years ago
Suspicious package investigation causes over 3 hour delay at Sea-Tac Airport
A suspicious package investigation shut down parts of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for more than three hours Sunday evening, causing departing passengers to miss flights.4 years ago
Puyallup Police investigating potential DUI that led to 3 people dying in fiery car crash
Saturday morning three people died in a fiery single-car crash in Puyallup. Detectives say alcohol and marijuana were found inside the car.4 years ago
Recent spike in Semi-trucks crashes draws concerns from State Patrol, grieving families
Since Feb. 23, there have been at least seven crashes that involved a semi-truck, including one where a semi-truck blocked SR-167 for hours.4 years ago
Thieves cutting catalytic converters and cashing in
Thieves move like smoke and are cutting people’s catalytic converters and cashing in.4 years ago
Sea-Tac named best airport in North America by Skytrax
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) was named the best airport in North America by Skytrax at the 2023 World Airport Awards, announced SEA on Wednesday.4 years ago
16 Bellevue burglaries believed to be work of crew operating from Kent to Bellingham
The same crew of suspects believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries in Bellevue is also believed to be an organized ring that is operating from Kent to Bellingham, according to Bellevue police.4 years ago
A $150k income ‘won’t get you far’ in Seattle’s housing market: Here’s why
The real estate market in Seattle, or really anywhere in western Washington, is a lot of things. But affordable? Not quite.4 years ago
Family outraged after son’s accused murderer has charge dropped to manslaughter
The family of James Richardson, a young man killed in a South Seattle gang shooting three years ago, is outraged, claiming prosecutors blindsided them.4 years ago
Inslee joins coalition of governors calling on pharmacies to clarify plans on medication abortion
Washington lawmakers are sounding the alarm over access to abortion and whether pharmacies will continue to distribute critical medicine involved in the process.4 years ago
Annual State of Downtown gathering held at Seattle Convention Center
Hundreds came together in Seattle on Tuesday for the 18th annual State of Downtown gathering, held at the Seattle Convention Center’s new Summit addition.4 years ago
PCC workers picket in downtown Seattle for improved union contract
PCC workers pressing for a better union contract held an informational picket Monday outside the company’s downtown Seattle store.4 years ago
Jury selection in trial of man accused of killing Everett police officer to begin Tuesday
Jury selection is expected to begin Tuesday in the trial of the man charged in the deadly shooting of Everett police officer Dan Rocha.4 years ago
Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank being felt in Washington
In a rare early morning address, President Biden assured people with deposits at the bank that their money would be returned to them.4 years ago
Pfizer buys Bothell’s Seagen for $43B, boosts access to cancer drugs
Pfizer is spending about $43 billion to reach deeper into new cancer treatments that target tumor cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue.4 years ago
Ukrainian family’s new KIA stolen, crashed next day in Renton
A Ukrainian family is desperate after their brand new KIA was stolen and then crashed into another car the next day.4 years ago
Detectives warn about card reader skimmers at self-checkout lanes and ATMs in western WA
Everett financial crime detectives want to warn people that “Bluetooth overlay skimmers” are on the rise in western Washington, said the Everett Police Department.4 years ago
