Students walk out of class, protest school leaders in Bellevue
A student walk-out at a Bellevue high school put the school on lockdown Friday, as students expressed their frustration with school and district leaders.5 years ago
Snoqualmie Pass reopens after spinouts, crashes during heavy snow
Drivers had to wait in their cars for several hours Thursday into Friday after portions of Snoqualmie Pass were closed due to several crashes and spinouts.5 years ago
Amtrak service resumes on Point Defiance bypass nearly 4 years after deadly derailment
Amtrak passengers are now able to travel over the Point Defiance bypass for the first time since a deadly 2017 train derailment.5 years ago
Cleanup begins in Whatcom County as water slowly recedes
Even with rivers still flowing well over their banks, parts of Western Washington are able to start the cleanup process.5 years ago
Cement truck crash, fuel spill blocking traffic in Maple Valley
A semi-truck tipped over along the Maple Valley Highway at 140th Street on Wednesday, spilling nearly 50 gallons of fuel onto the road.5 years ago
Police: Man who went for officer’s gun fatally shot by police in North Bend
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed by a police officer in a public park in North Bend.5 years ago
Rivers rising, expected to peak Monday through Tuesday
An atmospheric river arrived Saturday, and the rain is continuing into Monday. A flood watch will remain in effect through Tuesday for many area rivers.5 years ago
Crews rescue 6 dogs from Tacoma house fire
Tacoma fire crews rescued six dogs from a burning home early Friday in the 200 block of East 69th Street.5 years ago
Five-car crash snarled traffic on northbound SR 99 at First Ave S Bridge
A serious crash on State Route 99 at the 1st Avenue South Bridge in South Seattle closed all the northbound lanes for two hours Friday morning.5 years ago
Atmospheric river to bring drenching rain, possible flooding
An anticipated atmospheric river of Pacific moisture will bring more rain to the area starting Thursday afternoon, lasting through Friday morning.5 years ago
Seattle utility worker carjacked at knifepoint
One person was seriously hurt during a knifepoint carjacking in the Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle early Wednesday.5 years ago
Power pole falls on Seattle building amid stormy conditions Tuesday
Heavy wind and rain brought down trees, closed roads, and cut power in the Puget Sound region overnight and into Tuesday.5 years ago
Western Washington University student identified as victim in Astroworld Festival tragedy
Among those killed in a crowd surge at Astroworld, a Houston music festival, is Axel Acosta, a student at Western Washington University.5 years ago
Fire at Auburn apartment complex displaces dozens
Dozens of people have been displaced after a 3-alarm fire ripped through an apartment building late Sunday night in Auburn.5 years ago
Still no sign of missing Seattle Fire deputy chief in Eastern Washington
The search for missing Seattle Fire Department Seattle Fire Department Deputy Chief Jay Schreckengost has ended for Sunday night with still no sign of him.5 years ago
Durkan, Sawant and Seattle sued for death in CHOP zone
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Horace Anderson and the estate of his deceased son, Lorenzo Anderson, a 19-year-old who was shot near the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone.5 years ago
Seattle Public Schools could ask for statewide student COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Seattle Public Schools is expected to take up a resolution that would ask the state to add COVID vaccine to the list of immunizations students are required to receive.5 years ago
Dangerous bacteria detected on Washington ferries, no danger to public
Legionella, a dangerous and at times deadly type of bacteria, has been detected on six Washington ferries when testing the water lines.5 years ago
Suspect in Tacoma quadruple homicide ‘broke a lot of hearts’
A suspect is in custody in a quadruple homicide that has devastated several South Sound families. Now they are hoping for answers.5 years ago
Storm causes roads to flood as Seattle breaks rain record
Heavy rain from Thursday’s storm has created hazardous conditions on some roads, but the good news is that the rain will subside later Friday.5 years ago
‘Atmospheric river’ bringing heavy rainfall, increasing threat of urban flooding, mudslides
An atmospheric river is bringing significant rainfall to Western Washington through Friday morning5 years ago
‘Atmospheric river’ to produce heavy rainfall across region
We’ll continue to see a few showers here and there, but most of us will be more dry than wet on Wednesday with most of the rainfall in the mountains.5 years ago
Newspaper carrier files lawsuit against sheriff, Pierce County over January confrontation
A newspaper carrier filed a federal lawsuit against Pierce County and Sheriff Ed Troyer over a controversial confrontation with the sheriff back in January.5 years ago
