The ‘Costco effect’: How the warehouse chain is boosting home values
According to a Zillow analysis, approximately 3% of active listings across 606 ZIP codes specifically mention a Costco warehouse.6 days ago
Semitruck makes unsafe lane change, causing crash involving Auburn police vehicle
A semitruck made an unsafe lane change, causing two cars to crash, one of which was an Auburn Police Department vehicle.7 days ago
Arrest made in suspected arson at Desmond Trufant’s Tacoma event venue
A man was arrested in Tacoma Wednesday night in connection with an alleged arson committed against a multi-million-dollar property owned by former NFL player and Washington Huskies player Desmond Trufant.7 days ago
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake shakes North Bend area just before Great ShakeOut drill
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near North Bend Wednesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed.7 days ago
PCC Community Markets opens Madison Valley store after years of delays
A grand opening date for PCC Community Markets in Madison Valley has finally been announced after nearly a decade of delays in the development of the property.8 days ago
JBLM soldier gets 2 years for indecent recording in 2024 barracks assault case
An army soldier has been sentenced to two years in prison for his connection to the 2024 sexual assault of an unconscious woman in a JBLM barracks building.8 days ago
Expedia joins NHL lineup with travel partnership and playoff bracket sponsorships
Seattle-based Expedia and the National Hockey League announced a multi-year partnership on Tuesday, naming Expedia the official travel partner of the league.8 days ago
FAA investigating floatplane that flew under Portland’s Hawthorne Bridge
An investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration is underway after a pilot flew a plane under one of Portland's bridges.8 days ago
‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ favorite closing in Lakewood after 16 years
Bruno’s European Restaurant in Lakewood is closing up shop this Saturday after 16 years.8 days ago
Columbia Bank moving top executives to Arizona, citing Washington taxes
Columbia Banking System, a major Pacific Northwest bank, is shifting some of its top leadership to Arizona.9 days ago
Northbound I-5 in Seattle reopens after deadly semitruck, motorcycle crash
Northbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a deadly crash involving a semitruck and motorcycle.10 days ago
Renton assistant principal remains on paid leave for sending explicit messages to students’ mothers
A Renton assistant principal remains on paid leave following an investigation into unwanted sexual communications.10 days ago
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Panama; no tsunami threat to West Coast
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations.13 days ago
Power restored for 6,000 customers in north Seattle and Shoreline
Thousands of Seattle City Light customers in North Seattle were without power early Friday morning.13 days ago
Amazon layoffs hit hundreds in retail; Seattle impact unclear
Amazon laid off hundreds of employees within its retail division earlier this week.13 days ago
One eastbound SR 18 lane reopens near I-90 after Friday morning crash
One lane of eastbound SR 18 has reopened following a crash on Friday morning. The collision occurred just west of I-90 (milepost 27).13 days ago
Baby sleep supplement recalled over undeclared alcohol content
A baby sleep supplement is being recalled after undeclared alcohol content was found in the product.13 days ago
7 men arrested in SPD Aurora Avenue prostitution bust
Seven men were arrested in a Seattle Police Department (SPD) prostitution bust on Aurora Ave. N.14 days ago
Everett crash causes 7-mile backup, 40-minute delays on southbound I-5
A crash is causing a seven-mile backup and a 40-minute delay on southbound I-5 between Arlington and Everett.14 days ago
Everett man accused of stealing tug, crashing at John Wayne Airport
An Everett man is accused of stealing an airport vehicle and crashing it on the tarmac in Southern California.14 days ago
Costco to pay Washington shoppers $14M to settle email lawsuit
Costco is paying Washington shoppers more than $14 million to settle a lawsuit over allegedly misleading marketing emails.14 days ago
Pro-Palestinian march in Capitol Hill concludes with no arrests; property damaged reported
A pro-Palestinian march in Capitol Hill has concluded with no arrests, police confirmed to KIRO Newsradio.15 days ago
