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60% of WA men report regularly feeling lonely, survey finds

Washington men report one of the highest rates of loneliness in the nation after a survey of more than 3,000 men.
15 days ago

Starbucks closing 5 Washington stores, cutting 8 Seattle HQ jobs

Starbucks is closing three more stores in Washington and cutting eight jobs at its Seattle headquarters.
15 days ago

Mother arrested in Edmonds in connection with death of 2-year-old child

A mother was arrested Tuesday in Edmonds in connection with the death of her 2-year-old child. The 44-year-old woman was booked on charges of first-degree manslaughter domestic violence, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Her 2-year-old child died in November 2022 in Lynnwood. Deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive child and performed lifesaving […]
16 days ago

‘Tremendously disruptive’: Post office burglary crew targeted 5 WA counties; final defendant gets 18 months

The last of three South Sound region residents was sentenced to federal prison Monday for their involvement in a post office burglary scheme.
16 days ago

Viral raccoon Jimothy spotted in Ballard

Jimothy, the viral deformed raccoon that has become a national celebrity, was recently spotted in a North Seattle neighborhood.
16 days ago

Public hearing taking place Tuesday for Seattle residents to comment on Katie Wilson’s budget proposal

A public hearing is happening Tuesday on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed two-year budget.
16 days ago

Early-morning shooting at Aurora Avenue gas station injures delivery driver

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting at a North Seattle gas station. Gunfire erupted around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday morning on Aurora Avenue N.
16 days ago

8 Washington casinos will stay open, preserving 850 jobs, Maverick Gaming owner says

About 850 casino workers across Washington could keep their jobs under a proposed deal to buy eight casinos which are currently slated to close at the end of November.
17 days ago

Japanese grocer to open first Seattle store in Aurora’s former Amazon Fresh space

A Japanese grocery store is opening its first Seattle store in Aurora, taking over the former Amazon Fresh space in North Seattle.
17 days ago

80-year-old driver dies after crossing median into oncoming traffic on I-82 near Zillah

A fatal car collision occurred in eastern Washington over the weekend, killing one and injuring two others.
17 days ago

Climber dies after fall near Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead Sunday

A climber is dead after a fall Sunday near the Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead. Eastside Fire and Rescue said crews responded around 5 p.m. to reports that a climber had fallen.
17 days ago

Lummi Nation member pleads guilty to federal charges after two bald eagles allegedly shot

A 39-year-old Lummi Nation member pleaded guilty Thursday to illegal firearms possession and two violations of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
18 days ago

Northbound I-5 in Bellingham fully reopens after 3-car crash; injuries reported

Northbound I-5 has fully reopened in Bellingham at Iowa St., milepost 253.
20 days ago

18-year-old charged with murder in Skyway shooting death of Coast Guard officer

An 18-year-old Covington man is now charged with second-degree murder in the August shooting death of Coast Guard Lt. Connor Overstreet.
20 days ago

Portland student faces domestic terrorism charge after school chemical incident

A student at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland is facing a domestic terrorism charge after a chemical incident.
20 days ago

Paid parking coming to West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne as soon as 2027

Paid street parking could be coming to the busiest parts of West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne as soon as 2027.
20 days ago

‘Deeply disturbing’: Department of Energy employee allegedly acquired explosive materials in attempt to aid Houthis

A Department of Energy employee was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material or resources to the Houthis.
21 days ago

‘Very sad, unfortunate incident’: Pilot killed after small plane crashes in Everett

A small plane crashed on the west side of Paine Field in Everett Thursday afternoon.
21 days ago

Puget Sound Energy seeking 3.6% natural gas rate hike starting November

PSE customers could see higher natural gas bills starting Nov. 1. PSE is asking state regulators to approve a roughly 3.6% increase in overall natural gas rates.
21 days ago

Mezzetta recalls golden greek peperoncinis after customer finds dead mouse in jar

Last weekend, G. L. Mezzetta Inc. voluntarily recalled a product after a customer posted a video on social media showing a dead mouse in a jar.
21 days ago

8 Washington casinos set to close, putting 850 people out of work

Maverick Washington LLC is closing eight casinos across Washington, putting 850 people out of work on Nov. 30.
22 days ago

Floatplane makes emergency landing on lake near Marysville

A floatplane made an emergency landing on a lake near Marysville Wednesday afternoon.
22 days ago

Former Monroe nurse charged with 4 felonies over alleged patient sexual assaults

A former hospital nurse in Monroe was charged with four felonies earlier this month after he allegedly sexually assaulted several patients while in his care.
22 days ago

Man tries to sell stolen excavator on Facebook Marketplace, owner recognizes it

A man is facing charges after Pierce County deputies said he tried to sell a stolen excavator on Facebook Marketplace.
22 days ago