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New York investment giant buys 2 Seattle-area apartment buildings for $172M

A New York-based investment group is expanding its reach in the Puget Sound area with two acquisitions of multi-million-dollar apartment buildings.
2 months ago

Washington Human Rights Commission member resigns over allegations of making antisemitic comments

A member of Washington's Human Rights Commission is stepping down over controversial comments.
2 months ago

86 fireworks-related injuries at Harborview mark a 65% jump from last year’s Fourth of July

Eighty-six people suffered fireworks-related injuries during the Fourth of July weekend, a 65% increase from 2025, Harborview Medical Center confirmed.
2 months ago

Drivers near Mukilteo’s Rosehill could see more speed camera tickets

The Mukilteo Police Department announced the speed threshold for the Rosehill automated traffic safety camera will gradually be lowered.
2 months ago

US 101 reopens after large tree blocked highway

US 101 in Clallam County has reopened after a large tree blocked both directions.
2 months ago

What’s open on the Fourth of July in Washington?

Discover which attractions and establishments are open this Independence Day in Washington for your holiday plans.
2 months ago

12 people displaced after fire damages Everett apartment building

A fire displaced 12 people living in a multi-family apartment building in Everett Thursday night.
2 months ago

WA attorney general leads coalition opposing USPS proposed rule restricting mail-in ballots

Washington AG Nick Brown pushed back against a proposed USPS rule that would change how mail-in and absentee ballots are handled.
2 months ago

Dutch Bros to open first Seattle store in former Starbucks location

Oregon-based coffee chain Dutch Bros is expanding into Seattle with plans for its first store to be inside a former Starbucks location.
2 months ago

Trump, Vance to skip Team USA’s FIFA World Cup match in Seattle

President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance are expected to be absent for Monday's game as Team USA plays against Belgium in Seattle.
2 months ago

Hood Canal shellfish harvesting closed after lethal toxin levels found

The Hood Canal is closed for shellfish harvesting this Fourth of July weekend after the Washington DOH found lethal levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin in samples collected.
2 months ago

Nearly 5,000 Seattle City Light customers lose power in Beacon Hill outage

Nearly 5,000 Seattle City Light customers were without power early Thursday morning.
2 months ago

Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations issued for area near Lake Chelan

Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders have been issued for an area near Lake Chelan for the Henderson Fire.
2 months ago

Kroger acquires Giant Eagle in $1.65B deal, expanding midwest footprint

Kroger announced a $1.65 billion deal to acquire grocery chain Giant Eagle, which operates stores across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.
2 months ago

Extensive search underway for 22-year-old who never returned home from Port Angeles bar

A 22-year-old Port Angeles man, Gunnar Peterson, was reported missing after he failed to return home from a local bar on Sunday.
2 months ago

2 lanes reopen after crash on southbound I-405

Two lanes have reopened after a crash blocked all southbound lanes on I-405 at SR 527.
2 months ago

AG Brown joins 23-state coalition suing Trump administration over Medicaid rule

Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday over Medicaid work requirements.
2 months ago

Three arrested in King County drug bust, $51K cash seized

Last week, the King County Sheriff's Office arrested three people while seizing 11 pounds of drugs during the drug bust.
2 months ago

Erika Kirk to stop in Kirkland for Turning Point USA’s ‘Make Heaven Crowded’ tour

Erika Kirk will be appearing in Kirkland for Turning Point USA's "Make Heaven Crowded" tour.
2 months ago

Bungie lays off nearly 300 Bellevue employees after video game update falls short

A Bellevue-based video game studio, Bungie, laid off 292 employees Thursday following its final update to one of its staple video game franchises.
2 months ago

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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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."
2 months ago