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2 men dead after car crashes into pole, bursts into flames in Kent

Two men died after their car crashed into a pole and caught on fire in Kent on Sunday.
2 months ago

What’s open and closed during Memorial day in Washington?

Discover which stores and services are open this Memorial Day in Washington, ensuring a hassle-free holiday experience.
2 months ago

Woman arrested after more than 70 cats found dead in Kennewick apartment

Police arrested a woman after more than 70 cats were found dead in her apartment in Kennewick, according to NonStop Local.
2 months ago

Renton Police arrest homicide suspect after 6-year manhunt

A 26-year-old homicide suspect was arrested Thursday night after being on the run for more than six years.
2 months ago

Bellevue greenlights funding for $200M pedestrian, bike bridge over I-405

The Grand Connection Crossing in Bellevue is moving forward after a unanimous vote to fund the more than $200 million pedestrian and bicycle corridor.
2 months ago

Former Pierce County corrections officer to spend 10 days in jail after drunkenly backing over ex-girlfriend’s head

A former Pierce County Jail corrections officer was sentenced to 10 days in jail for drunkenly backing over his ex-girlfriend's head.
2 months ago

Kitchen appliance sold at Costco recalled after person suffers second-degree burns

Kettles sold at Costco are being recalled after a person suffered second-degree burns.
2 months ago

4-year-old found after Amber Alert issued by WSP in Shelton

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has located a 4-year-old after it issued an Amber Alert Wednesday.
2 months ago

Driver dies after car catches fire in Shoreline crash

A driver died in a crash Monday night in Shoreline after their car caught fire, the King County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
3 months ago

Russell Wilson-backed Why Not You Academy to close after years of declining enrollment

The Russell Wilson-backed charter school, Why Not You Academy, is scheduled to close next month due to declining enrollment.
3 months ago

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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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 Roberts
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 months ago