‘Number one priority’: Democrats celebrate ‘millionaire tax’ passage while Republicans vow pushback as session closes
Washington lawmakers finalize the session, passing the millionaire tax as Republicans prepare to challenge this controversial move.5 months ago
Court docs: Skykomish coach admits to sexual contact with student, begged deputies to ‘put me in jail’
Skykomish School District physical education teacher and coach, Daniel L. Bubar, was charged after admitting to at least 20 sex acts with an underage student.5 months ago
Anti-Defamation League report finds mixed progress on antisemitism at Pacific Northwest universities
Colleges across the Pacific Northwest are showing some progress in addressing antisemitism, according to a new campus report card study released Tuesday.5 months ago
Skykomish school coach arrested in alleged 2-year sexual abuse of student, court documents say
A 62-year-old gym teacher and coach at Skykomish K-12 School was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a student for two years.5 months ago
Man charged in fatal hit-and-run spree had protection order against him, escaped mental facility
A King County man, once sought in what investigators initially believed may have been an accidental hit-and-run, is now charged with intentionally running over and killing a woman in a Bellevue parking lot in addition to striking two other pedestrians later the same day.5 months ago
Ferguson says he’ll sign revised WA ‘millionaires’ tax’ after affordability amendment
Governor Bob Ferguson said he will sign a revised version of Washington’s proposed “Millionaires’ Tax” after lawmakers added an amendment.5 months ago
Tech Talk: AI becomes new frontline weapon as militaries accelerate autonomous warfare
As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, militaries are turning to a new kind of weapon — not a missile or drone, but AI.5 months ago
Key Peninsula stabbing suspect tells police he was ‘no longer a person’ during 2022 traffic stop
Authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of four people on Washington’s Key Peninsula are examining prior encounters including a traffic stop that showed what officials described as unusual behavior.5 months ago
House passes bill banning masks for police, federal agents; governor expected to sign
A bill that would ban police officers and federal agents from wearing masks while on duty is now headed to the governor’s desk.5 months ago
Divisions emerge among Iranian-Americans in Washington over military strikes, regime change
Iranian-Americans express conflicting views on military action against Iran amid escalating U.S. and Israeli strikes.5 months ago
Iran strikes divide local Iranian-Americans, Washington lawmakers split on military action
Iranian-Americans in Washington express mixed feelings on U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran, reflecting deep local divisions.5 months ago
Legal battle brews over whether ‘prediction betting’ is betting as sports wagering tops $150 billion
Explore the rising trend of prediction betting as sports gambling surpasses $150 billion in the U.S. legal landscape.5 months ago
Copper theft spurs new calls for tougher crackdown, including from WA attorney general
Copper theft disrupts transit in the Pacific Northwest, leading officials to demand stricter measures for protection and enforcement.5 months ago
Cutoff day fallout: DUI bill dies, mask mandate and budget battles survive in Olympia
Explore the latest legislative outcomes as DUI bills fail and mask mandates persist in Olympia's budget battles.5 months ago
Former King County sheriff leads lawsuit blocking lawmakers from grabbing first responder pensions
Former King County Sheriff leads legal battle against a controversial pension proposal by state lawmakers.5 months ago
‘Millionaire tax’ sparks fiery debate at House hearing
Explore how the millionaire tax could shape public policy and health outcomes in our latest analysis.5 months ago
Cartel leader’s reported killing sparks violence in Puerto Vallarta, strands WA travelers
The killing of "El Mencho" has triggered arson attacks, flight cancellations, and shelter-in-place orders in popular tourist destinations.5 months ago
Senate-passed bill to expand DUI testing clears first hurdle in House amid backlog, cost concerns
Senate Bill 5880, which would expand who can legally perform DUI blood tests, passed the state Senate unanimously and began moving through the House Committee.6 months ago
‘She said she can’t wait to see Susan’: Mother of missing Susan Powell dies after 15-year search for answers
The mother of Susan Powell has died, ending her long quest for answers in her daughter's mysterious 2009 disappearance.6 months ago
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office urges WA lawmakers to restore $21.38M for crime victim services
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and others are urging lawmakers to maintain funding for crime survivor services in their 2027 supplemental budget.6 months ago
12s celebrate Super Bowl LX title with ceremony, massive parade through downtown Seattle
The 12s honor the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory in a vibrant parade through downtown Seattle.6 months ago
Super Bowl diary: Inside a workday at the biggest game on earth
Experience a workday at the Super Bowl, capturing the excitement and challenges faced by Seahawks fans and staff alike.6 months ago
From heartbreak to redemption: Seahawks outlast Patriots, unite the 12s, and bring the Lombardi back home in Super Bowl LX
It was one of hundreds, if not thousands, of similar celebrations that played out inside Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions again.6 months ago
