Washington Republicans urge Gov. Ferguson to call special session on gas prices
Washington Senate Republicans are formally asking Governor Ferguson to call a special legislative session to lower gas prices across the state.1 month ago
14-year-old dies in Seattle e-bike crash at Colonnade Park after losing control on steep stairs
A 14-year-old boy was killed Monday evening after crashing a motorized electric bicycle while riding down a steep staircase at Seattle's Colonnade Park.1 month ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposes ban on rental junk fees, hidden landlord charges
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing a ban on many so-called "junk fees" charged by landlords, saying renters deserve to know the true cost of housing before signing a lease.1 month ago
Building-hopping fire destroys Tacoma construction site, damages two apartments
A two-alarm fire impacted multiple buildings along South Puget Sound Avenue in Tacoma Monday night.1 month ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson backs progressive challengers over longtime Democratic lawmakers
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is breaking with Democratic tradition by endorsing progressive challengers over two veteran state lawmakers.2 months ago
Former UW dining manager charged with sexually exploiting two Washington teens
A former UW dining manager is facing six felony charges after prosecutors said he groomed and sexually exploited two teenage girls from Benton and Pierce counties.2 months ago
Tech Talk: Seattle, FIFA World Cup host cities ramp up anti-drone security ahead of 2026 tournament as threat concerns grow
As Seattle prepares to host its fourth 2026 FIFA World Cup match, federal and local officials are ramping up anti-drone security efforts amid growing concerns about airborne threats at major sporting events.2 months ago
‘I’m sure it’s the fireworks’: Neighbor recounts Whidbey Island home explosion
Federal investigators are examining whether fireworks played a role in a devastating explosion that destroyed multiple homes on Whidbey Island.2 months ago
Ranch dressing emerges as unlikely World Cup souvenir as Seattle airport hits passenger records
SEA set passenger-volume records three times in the last week, while TSA said one item stood out in bags: travel-size bottles of ranch dressing.2 months ago
What American fans get wrong about soccer, and what they need to know for the World Cup
Americans who didn't grow up playing soccer have such a hard time understanding the sport because they compare it to American sports.2 months ago
Egypt and Iran granted permission to travel to Seattle ahead of World Cup match
After initially being denied their request to stay and train in Seattle ahead of its World Cup match, Egypt will now get two days in the Emerald City.2 months ago
Inside a reporter’s 16-hour day covering the World Cup in Seattle
I couldn't help but think how lucky I was. The World Cup had arrived in Seattle. And for one unforgettable day, I got a front-row seat.2 months ago
Seattle World Cup: How Lumen Field was transformed from Seahawks turf to FIFA-approved natural grass
Lumen Field needed to undergo one of the most significant transformations in its history: replacing its signature turf surface with a FIFA-approved natural grass field.2 months ago
Mayor Wilson announces crackdown on Seattle’s open-air drug markets in Little Saigon, North Beacon Hill
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the city is launching a new effort to dismantle open-air drug markets and curb chronic crime in Little Saigon and Beacon Hill.2 months ago
Congresswoman demands written pay guarantee for workers after deadly Nippon Dynawave implosion in Longview
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is calling on the owners of the Nippon Dynawave mill in Longview to provide a written guarantee that workers will continue receiving pay and benefits.3 months ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faces fresh backlash after joke about millionaires’ tax gesture
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing renewed criticism after attempting to joke about a controversial hand gesture tied to Washington’s new tax.3 months ago
Mayor Wilson orders removal of resident-built barricades along Aurora Avenue after drive-by shootings
The City of Seattle is ordering the removal of resident-built barricades in North Seattle that residents said were installed to stop weekly drive-by shootings.3 months ago
Massive Longview paperboard plant the size of 3 Disneylands rocked by deadly implosion, chemical spill
A massive pulp-and-paper mill in Longview is at the center of what local leaders are calling one of the worst industrial disasters in the city’s history.3 months ago
The Spin: One word undercuts former AG Rob McKenna’s accusation against Nick Brown in WA millionaires’ tax fight
McKenna, who is leading the legal challenge against Washington’s new so-called "millionaires' tax," said he had never before seen the AG "actively collaborating with a legislative sponsor on how to draft a bill."3 months ago
Tech Talk: Canvas cyberattack disrupts UW, WSU, schools nationwide during finals week
A massive cyberattack targeting the Canvas online learning platform disrupted schools and universities nationwide during finals week.3 months ago
Former Gov. Christine Gregoire blasts WA Democrats’ tax strategy, warns businesses will leave state
Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire is publicly breaking with many fellow Democrats over the state’s tax-and-spending strategy.3 months ago
Burien police decline charges after video appears to show woman brandishing gun at students protesting ICE
Burien police said they do not plan to pursue charges after a video appeared to show a woman flashing a handgun at students protesting ICE.3 months ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget deficit nears half-billion dollars, raising threat of taxes and layoffs
Seattle is facing a near half-billion dollar budget deficit over the next three years, according to new city projections that exceed former Mayor Bruce Harrell’s estimates by more than $100 million.3 months ago
