Exposing children to domestic violence considered a crime in Marysville
Since witnessing domestic violence puts kids at risk of physical and mental health problems, Marysville has made it an additional option for charges.5 years ago
Puget Sound area heading into second La Niña winter in a row
It looks like the Puget Sound will have its second La Niña in a row this winter, which is good news for winter sports enthusiasts.5 years ago
Whatcom County reports high COVID case rate among children ages 5-17
Children in Whatcom County are posting the highest number of COVID-19 cases right now of any other age group and than any earlier period.5 years ago
Kent School District calls for end to ‘dangerous’ TikTok challenges
The Kent School District is asking families for help to shut down a TikTok challenge that is causing damage to school property.5 years ago
King County Council advances plan to ‘explore options’ for acquiring City Hall Park
A King County Council Committee has advanced a plan that could lead to big change at City Hall Park in Seattle, but not without pushback.5 years ago
Poll shows Seattle residents more inclined to honk than five years ago
If it seems like Seattle drivers honk more now than they did five years ago, a new poll by PEMCO Insurance says that's probably true.5 years ago
Weeks and months of polluted air in Seattle is ‘unacceptable,’ says WashPIRG advocate
Even one day of breathing in polluted air is dangerous for people's health, according to a new report released by the WashPIRG Foundation.5 years ago
Leavenworth Oktoberfest changes to street fair in 2021, will move in 2022
Leavenworth Oktoberfest is a bit different this year as there will be no beer garden -- and next year it will be in an entirely different location.5 years ago
Olympia elementary school latest to pause in-person learning over COVID outbreak
An Olympia elementary school will be closed for the next 10 days, in the wake of a COVID-19 outbreak affecting over a dozen students.5 years ago
Sen. Murray leads hearing on school safety during the pandemic
Washington Senator Patty Murray is leading a hearing Thursday on school safety during the pandemic, discussing how to keep students in the classroom.5 years ago
Tacoma woman pleads guilty to setting 5 Seattle police vehicles on fire during 2020 protest
A 26-year-old Tacoma woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to the burning of five police vehicles in May of 2020 in downtown Seattle.5 years ago
Tornado touches down in Southern Washington on Monday evening
The National Weather Service confirmed today that a weak tornado touched down near Battle Ground, Washington, on Monday evening.5 years ago
Robocalls ‘are not going to go away’ even as new US law kicks in
New rules on robocalls kick in Tuesday, Sept. 28, but an advocate with WashPIRG says that doesn't mean the calls will stop entirely.5 years ago
Washington lawmaker calls on FAA to address ‘disgusting’ behavior from unruly airline passengers
Washington Rep. Rick Larsen led a hearing in the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee on Thursday to address an uptick in unruly airline passengers.5 years ago
New rules for Fourth of July fireworks in unincorporated Pierce County
Starting in 2023, unincorporated Pierce County will move from five days of being able set off Fourth of July fireworks to just one.5 years ago
Olympia police prepare for possible weekend protests downtown
Olympia's police chief says the department is ready for members of the Proud Boys who say they're planning to come back downtown this Saturday.5 years ago
Washington AG calls Biden’s effort to eliminate protections for Hanford workers ‘cruel’
The state attorney general criticized the Biden administration for continuing a challenge to Washington's law strengthening Hanford workers compensation.5 years ago
Train derails, hits power pole near Port of Tacoma
No injuries are reported after a train derailed near the Port of Tacoma early Tuesday afternoon.5 years ago
Thousands of construction workers to start strike Thursday
Thousands of Washington construction workers will go on strike Thursday after members of the Northwest Carpenters Union voted to reject the latest offer.5 years ago
Orcas return to Puget Sound, signal ‘remaining health to these waters’
Last seen in the Puget Sound in April, the Southern Resident Orca whales were seen off Bush Point on Whidbey Island Sept. 7 foraging for salmon.5 years ago
Two new Asian giant hornet sightings reported in Whatcom County
The state Department of Agriculture reported two new Asian giant hornet sightings on Wednesday, spotted close to where a nest was eradicated two weeks ago.5 years ago
Attendees of Labor Day events in central Washington should get COVID test
Health experts in Ellensburg are recommending that anyone who attended one of the city's major events this past weekend get a COVID test.5 years ago
Tacoma keeps virtual learning option as students return to classrooms
Not all students will be in class when Tacoma public schools open their doors on Wednesday, with virtual learning options continuing.5 years ago
