Anthropic, the company behind AI-chatbot Claude, eyeing expansion in Seattle’s South Lake Union
The company behind the AI chatbot Claude, Anthropic, is eyeing expansion along the West Coast with more office space in Seattle.6 months ago
Bellingham woman arrested after taking ‘substantial steps’ to kill two people during Saturday confrontation
A Bellingham woman was arrested after police claimed she took "substantial steps" to kill two people during a violent confrontation on Saturday.6 months ago
Seattle forces delivery company to pay nearly $290k in workers’ violations
Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards (OLS) has reached a settlement with a delivery network over alleged worker violations.6 months ago
Suspected DUI driver causes 3-car head-on crash in Snohomish, injuring 2
A suspected DUI driver caused a three-car head-on crash on SR 9 in Snohomish on Saturday, sending two people to the hospital.6 months ago
Centralia victim ‘invested’ $120K into AI stock scam, bank employees prevent further loss
A fraud victim in Centralia invested roughly $120,000 into an investment scam, and was stopped from nearly doubling the amount after bank employees intervened.6 months ago
Gunfire outside Capitol Hill nightclub leaves 3 men shot, Seattle Police searching for suspects
Three men were shot outside the Cultura nightclub early Monday morning in Capitol Hill, with one victim in critical condition.6 months ago
Washington beats California as the most cosmetic surgery-obsessed state
According to a new study, Washington — not California — is the state where cosmetic surgery is most popular, at least based on Google searches.6 months ago
Ballard pizzeria shuts down after two years, will maintain farmers’ market presence
Strega Pizzeria, a pizza and pasta spot located in the heart of Seattle's historic Ballard neighborhood, is shuttering its doors.6 months ago
Two Canadians charged for smuggling people into WA through Point Roberts
Two Canadian residents are facing charges after what prosecutors call a cross-border smuggling operation through Point Roberts6 months ago
Burien retailer sells 20 winning lottery tickets in one night
One retailer in Burien sold 20 winning Match 4 lottery tickets Wednesday night, Washington's Lottery confirmed.6 months ago
‘Rich enough to pay the fines’: Man accused of hurling rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal faces judge in Seattle
The Covington man accused of throwing a large rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal will be released — but will head back to Hawaii to face federal charges.6 months ago
Mitchell Gaff sentenced to 50 years to life for 1980s Everett cold case murders
Mitchell Gaff, 68, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison Wednesday by a Snohomish County Superior Court judge for the cold case murders of Susan Vesey and Judith "Judy" Weaver in the 1980s. Decades after the killings, DNA evidence linked Gaff to both crimes.6 months ago
Costco food court favorite on borrowed time as new item tests in Chicago
Costco has been quietly testing a new food court item, and it may replace a fan favorite.6 months ago
Why 45 is the new 50: The updated playbook for colon cancer screenings
Colon cancer is one of the most common and deadliest types of cancer, and routine screenings are the best way to reduce your chances of becoming a statistic.6 months ago
Best restaurants in Ballard 2026: Four must-try spots for every craving
Ballard is thankfully a food hot spot, and here are my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood.6 months ago
School bus carrying 40-50 kids crashes on I-5 near Northgate Way
A crash involving a school bus forced two southbound lanes of I-5 to close near Northgate Way, the Washington State Patrol confirmed.6 months ago
Boeing trial begins in Seattle over claims it hid 737 MAX safety concerns
LOT Polish Airlines has become the first airline to take Boeing to trial over the 737 MAX crashes, with proceedings starting Monday in Seattle.6 months ago
Starbucks lays off 61 more corporate workers in Seattle
Starbucks has laid off 61 more corporate workers at its Seattle headquarters.6 months ago
I-5 reopens in both directions in Bellingham at E. Sunset Drive after ‘incident’ forces closure
I-5 has reopened in both directions at E. Sunset Drive in Bellingham Friday afternoon, the Washington Department of Transportation reported.6 months ago
Hand grenade found in Tacoma Goodwill donation bin forces store evacuation
A Goodwill in Tacoma needed to be evacuated earlier this week after an employee found a hand grenade in one of the donation bins.6 months ago
WA to pay $4.5M after inmate dies of untreated bladder cancer at Stafford Creek
Washington has agreed to pay $4.5 million to the estate of a 69-year-old man, Gordon Crockett, who died from bladder cancer while incarcerated in Washington.6 months ago
Pedestrian killed on I-405 after running across northbound lanes
I-405 was closed for approximately three hours near N.E. 160th Street in King County after a fatal collision occurred early Monday morning.6 months ago
Hiker falls 40 feet down embankment at Discovery Park, rescued after stuck for hours
A hiker fell 40 feet down an embankment at Discovery Park in Seattle on Sunday afternoon, requiring a rescue from the Seattle Fire Department.6 months ago
