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Starbucks axing 13 drinks from menu. Is your favorite one of them?

Discover which 13 beverages Starbucks is removing. Find out if your favorite drink will still be available after March 4.
2 years ago

Washington gas prices up 21 cents after California refinery fire. Will they surge again?

A refinery fire in California is to blame for rising Washington gas prices.
2 years ago

Lynnwood City Council picks its newest member

Rebecca Thornton will replace Julieta Altamirano-Crosby on Lynnwood's City Council.
2 years ago

Washington Supreme Court hands landlords major victory after CARES Act challenge

The Washington Supreme Court's ruling clarifies eviction notice rules under the CARES Act, benefiting landlords across the state.
2 years ago

Federal layoffs drive 35% jump in unemployment claims among Washington employees

A 35% increase in federal layoffs is driving up Washington unemployment claims, as reported by state officials.
2 years ago

Sunday flood watch as ‘significant’ rain to hit through Tuesday, gusty winds through night

Meteorologist Cliff Mass warns of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the Seattle area due to an imminent atmospheric river event.
2 years ago

Earthquake shakes western Washington early Saturday

Earthquake shakes Western Washington early Saturday morning.
2 years ago

3 Gig Harbor basketball coaches placed on leave amid alcohol allegations

Three Gig Harbor girls' basketball coaches were placed on leave after being accused of drinking alcohol during a team trip.
2 years ago

Former Seattle City Council member shocked to find unresponsive man in back seat

Former Seattle City Council Member Tanya Woo had an unsettling encounter near 12th and Jackson Thursday night.
2 years ago

3 in hospital following alleged hit-and-run in Seattle’s U-District; Suspect arrested

Three people in hospital following Seattle pedestrian crash.
2 years ago

SPD investigating after men allegedly terrorize LGBTQ bar patrons

Seattle police are investigating an alleged hate crime that happened outside an LGBTQ bar in Capitol Hill on Feb. 19.
2 years ago

John Curley: Washington superintendent shouldn’t ‘tangle with the federal government’ on DEI

Washington’s K-12 schools chief is urging districts to keep their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs despite a directive from the Trump administration ordering schools to eliminate "race-based decision-making" by February 28 or risk losing federal funding.
2 years ago

Traffic alert: All lanes open after crash blocks I-5 SB near Mercer St.

All lanes have reopened after a large crash blocked southbound I-5 just north of Mercer Street in Seattle.
2 years ago

Spokane County now allows deputies to clear homeless encampments

Spokane County deputies can now dismantle homeless encampments if it's necessary for public safety.
2 years ago

Everett arson suspect arrested for 34th time after fire destroys home

Surveillance video has helped Everett police arrest a 26-year-old transient man accused of setting a fire in the 1900 block of Lombard Street early Wednesday morning.
2 years ago

Roadway clear after crash blocked all lanes on southbound I-5 at I-90

A collision has been cleared after blocking all lanes on the southbound I-5 collector-distributor at I-90 (MP 165) Thursday.
2 years ago

Gee Scott: Rent control will ‘drive away the mom and pop landlords’

State lawmakers have advanced Senate Bill 5222, which introduces rent control measures to limit annual rent hikes to 7%. Gee Scott has a dire warning.
2 years ago

Does Lynnwood City Council VP Josh Binda actually live in the city?

Lynnwood City Council VP Josh Binda's local status is being challenged. Does he actually live in the city?
2 years ago

Doctor exchange could end as Idaho may dump UW over ‘Idaho values’ and abortion

The Idaho Legislature's decision could impact healthcare access by ending a 50-year partnership with UW training future doctors.
2 years ago

Judge denies Bryan Kohberger motions, upholds DNA and digital evidence in murder trial

A judge denies Kohberger's defense requests, allowing DNA and digital evidence in the critical murder trial.
2 years ago

Groper on Seattle flight sentenced to prison after treating ‘victim like an object’

A 42-year-old man receives prison time for groping a woman, causing her lasting anxiety and highlighting in-flight safety concerns.
2 years ago

Want to save $19.5 million? Republican lawmaker says cut the Office of Equity

Proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the Office of Equity, potentially saving Washington taxpayers $19.5 million.
2 years ago

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell blames staff member for Sonics joke that bombed

Mayor Bruce Harrell shares key highlights on positive city changes with Jake Skorheim. Discover the latest updates and vision.
2 years ago

Rally held at UW to protest Trump’s funding cuts: ‘We’re seeing graduate programs actually freezing’

Higher education workers plan to rally at the University of Washington on Wednesday afternoon to protest federal funding cutbacks ordered by the Trump administration.
2 years ago