Washington passes bill aimed at shutting down Tacoma ICE detention center
The Washington Legislature has approved a bill aimed at shutting down one of the country’s largest for-profit, privately run immigration jails.5 years ago
Pair of JBLM soldiers accused of robbing, kidnapping pizza delivery driver at gunpoint
Two service members stationed at JBLM are accused of robbing and kidnapping a 19-year-old pizza delivery driver at gunpoint.5 years ago
Boats catch fire at yacht club on Vashon Island
Several boats caught fire at the Quartermaster Yacht Club on Vashon Island early Monday.5 years ago
Ballard Little League parents pushed to limit with encampments taking over ballfields
The Ballard Little League has reached a breaking point when it comes to homeless people taking up residence on the ballfields it is renting.5 years ago
Shots fired while officer responds to call in Bonney Lake
Gunshots were fired in Bonney Lake while an officer was responding to a call about a car Wednesday morning.5 years ago
Last historic stone cottage in West Seattle saved
Members with Save the Stone Cottage announced Sunday that the stone-studded cottage on Harbor Avenue Southwest has been saved.5 years ago
Kent mother speaks out after son killed in Seattle church
The mother of Omari Wallace has spent the last few days planning the 19-year-old’s funeral after he was shot inside a Seattle church.5 years ago
Teen shot, injured in Lynnwood; gunman on the loose
An investigation is underway after a pair of teens were shot on Friday in Lynnwood.5 years ago
Employee shot during attempted robbery at Skyway spa, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after an employee at a spa was shot during an attempted robbery Thursday night in the Skyway.5 years ago
Three teens killed in Bainbridge Island car accident
A horrific car accident involving a single car off Sunset Drive on the eastern side of Bainbridge Island has left three teens dead.5 years ago
Barge runs aground in Gig Harbor, hitting 3 homes
A large barge ran aground in Gig Harbor Monday morning, hitting three homes. Fire responders report no injuries to residents.5 years ago
Police arrest multiple people during march that turned destructive
Thirteen people marching and demonstrating in Seattle were arrested Saturday evening, police said.5 years ago
Seattle Police use genealogy website to make arrest in 23-year-old cold case
It’s a case that has haunted detectives for more than two decades, and an arrest was finally made thanks to DNA from a genealogy website.5 years ago
First lady Jill Biden visits Washington military bases
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrived in Washington Monday afternoon ahead of her visit to several military installations in Washington and California.5 years ago
Seattle schools announce return for students without union agreement, sparking controversy and confusion
School districts across Western Washington are returning to the classroom. But in Seattle, Sunday brought another day of bargaining without any agreement.5 years ago
1 dead after dispute leads to shooting on bus in Everett, police say
An investigation is underway after an argument led to a fatal shooting on a transit bus Sunday night in Everett.5 years ago
Northshore educator seriously injured in possible hate crime attack
The Northshore School District is reeling after an attack on one of its teachers in February in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.6 years ago
Hundreds rally in Lake Washington, protesting district’s decision to keep students home
The Lake Washington School District announced it won’t be bringing back 6-12th graders at all this year, bringing parents out to voice their concerns.6 years ago
Seattle Councilmember Sawant calls for investigation into Puget Sound Energy
After last week's underground fire in the Central District, Councilmember Kshama Sawant calls for an investigation of Puget Sound Energy's gas pipelines.6 years ago
One killed, another injured in shooting at Pierce County house party
One person died and another was injured in a shooting at a South Hill house party early Sunday morning, police said.6 years ago
Driver strikes state trooper’s patrol vehicle during a stop
A state trooper’s patrol vehicle was struck by a car on I-5 near Lynnwood on Saturday.6 years ago
Washington opens 5 more snow parks to prevent crowding
To ease crowding, Washington State Parks opened four temporary snow play areas and one new permanent Sno-Park. Three of the temporary play areas are along the I-90 corridor.6 years ago
Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Bellevue
Dick’s Drive-Ins announced Thursday that its location is in Bellevue’s Crossroads Shopping Center.6 years ago