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Federal judge blocks Trump’s voter list, mail ballot order

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at creating a federal voter list and restricting mail ballots.

4 months ago

3 WA dental practices pay more than $1M to settle Medicaid fraud allegations

Three Washington dental practices have reached settlements totaling more than $1 million to resolve allegations they overcharged the Medicaid program.

4 months ago

Best Seattle-area dessert and drink spots to beat the summer heat

Summer is officially here, and the whole city is buzzing in the heat. I am here to help you out by recommending some good dessert and drink spots to cool you down.

4 months ago

Evacuations for Grant County campground reduced to Level 1

Evacuation orders for the Sun Lake campground in Grant County have been reduced to Level 1 "Get Ready."

4 months ago

Teen in critical condition after jumping off dock along Lake Washington

A teen is in critical condition after jumping off a dock along Lake Washington Tuesday.

4 months ago

‘This administration is breaking the law’: WA Attorney General Nick Brown challenges Trump’s Alaska oil, gas plan

Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a coalition in filing an amicus brief challenging Trump's decision to authorize an oil and gas program in Alaska.

4 months ago

Lakewood to chop down at least 400-year-old Douglas fir deemed a hazard

A 400 to 600-year-old Douglas fir in Lakewood will be chopped down Tuesday after the city deemed it to be at risk of falling on nearby homes and infrastructure.

4 months ago

SUV slams into Woodinville Cafe, five evaluated for injuries

At approximately 11:30 a.m. Sunday, a red SUV crashed into the Woodinville Cafe, located on N.E. Woodinville Duvall Road.

4 months ago

Search continues for missing swimmer in Lake Washington near Holmes Point

A man who failed to resurface after swimming in Lake Washington is still missing, the Kirkland Police Department confirmed.

4 months ago

Kitsap County childcare worker arrested in connection with possessing child sexual abuse material

A Kitsap County childcare worker was arrested in connection with possessing child sex abuse material.

4 months ago

Human remains found in Port Orchard construction site

Human remains were found at a construction site in Port Orchard Tuesday.

4 months ago

SR 99 northbound tunnel blocked after Prius flips over

The SR 99 northbound tunnel is blocked Friday morning after a Prius flipped over in the tunnel.

4 months ago

Ballard Bridge reopens after hour-long closure

The Ballard Bridge reopened Thursday evening, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) confirmed, after it had been closed for more than an hour.

4 months ago

More than a dozen protest outside Amazon spheres

More than a dozen people are protesting outside the Amazon spheres in South Lake Union on Thursday.

4 months ago

SR 104 fully blocked in Jefferson County due to fire

SR 104 in Jefferson County is fully blocked due to a brush fire, Washington State Patrol Trooper Katherine Weatherwax reported Thursday at 4:19 p.m.

4 months ago

James Beard-nominated Phinney Ridge restaurant shutters after amassing $160K in debt

Sophon, a Cambodian restaurant specializing in Khmer cuisine, has shuttered after the owners accrued more than $160,000 in unpaid debt.

4 months ago

Mayor Wilson unveils $8M homelessness prevention effort for 2027

Seattle is investing $8 million into homelessness in 2027 to help people stay in their homes before they fall into homelessness.

4 months ago

Federal gun charge filed against WA man following Blaine border shooting

A 39-year-old Washington resident was federally charged Wednesday with being a felon in possession of a firearm following a shooting in Blaine.

4 months ago

How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)

The scammers share a playbook: Arrive uninvited, claim to see damage, start work before the homeowner has time to think. If you are a homeowner in the Puget Sound area, these seven steps can protect you from being a victim in the next scam.