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Loose cows roam I-5 south, moo-ve to Lakewood Commons before being wrangled

A few cows decided to go on an adventure Monday morning.
2 months ago

Medina waterfront mansion sells for $22.8M in city’s largest sale of 2026

A waterfront mansion in Medina was sold by the heir to the Scripps media fortune in the city's largest real estate transaction of 2026.
2 months ago

Two Tukwila casinos closing Nov. 1, laying off 238 workers

Two Tukwila casinos are shutting down, meaning 238 employees will be out of a job. Maverick Gaming filed notices with the state Monday.
2 months ago

Amazon laying off 121 Washington employees in Seattle, Bellevue, and Sumner

According to WARN, 121 jobs are being eliminated, including corporate positions in Seattle and Bellevue and 32 jobs at the company’s Sumner fulfillment center.
2 months ago

Fred Meyer to close second Tacoma store within a year

Fred Meyer announced it is closing another store in Tacoma, the James Center location at 6901 S 19th Street.
2 months ago

5 people killed in suspected DUI head-on crash on SR 2

Five people were killed in a suspected DUI crash on SR 2 north of East Wenatchee late Sunday night. 
2 months ago

Authorities locate mother and baby who had been missing for a week from Okanogan County

A mother and her baby have been missing for a week from Okanogan County.
2 months ago

Area of Parkland being told to evacuate for large fire

An area of Parkland is being told to evacuate now due to a large fire.
2 months ago

5 men indicted for laundering $7.4M stolen from elderly victims through tech support scams in WA

5 men have been indicted for their connections with a nationwide fraud scheme that took funds from elderly victims and sent the money to foreign bank account.
2 months ago

Lodge at St. Edward Park laying off 86 employees for year-long renovation

The Lodge at St. Edwards Park announced it will lay off 86 employees by the end of October, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification.
2 months ago

Tacoma lands $4.6M grant to hire 12 new police officers, with a catch

Tacoma is set to hire a dozen new police officers, three support staff, and a contract psychologist after landing a $4.6 million state grant.
2 months ago

All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash

Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were blocked early Friday morning after a collision occurred early Friday morning.
2 months ago

‘We received some new information’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall petition withdrawn as couple pursues further charges

The Seattle couple that's behind a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has withdrawn their petition.
2 months ago

WA National Guard firefighters under investigation for posing with white supremacist flag during wildfires

A group of firefighters are currently under investigation for posing in a photo gathered around a white supremacist Rhodesian flag during the Little Giant fire.
2 months ago

Motorcyclist killed in fatal hit-and-run collision near Seattle Pacific University

A fatal collision blocked all lanes near 6th Avenue W and W Nickerson Street on Wednesday, and Seattle police are currently investigating the cause.
2 months ago

Seattle teachers to vote Wednesday night on whether to strike, delaying school year

Seattle's teachers could vote to go on strike as soon as Wednesday night when the Seattle Education Association gathers at the Convention Center.
2 months ago

USS Abraham Lincoln could be headed to Bremerton after record-setting Middle East deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a Navy aircraft carrier with strong ties to the Puget Sound, could be headed for Bremerton.
2 months ago

Former Renton resident gets 15 years for sexual abuse of 4-year-old, production of abuse images

A former Renton resident was sentenced to 15 years in prison for crimes related to his abuse of a four-year-old and producing of images of child sexual abuse.
2 months ago

Amber Alert canceled after 1-year-old from Wenatchee located

An Amber Alert was canceled after a 1-year-old with significant medical needs was located.
2 months ago

Spokane startup auctioning returned retail goods moves HQ to Seattle area

A Spokane startup, BuyWander, is moving its headquarters to the Seattle area while the company is expanding its warehouse network across the country.
2 months ago

Alaska Airlines flight attendants file grievance over staffing on long-haul international flights

Alaska Airlines flight attendants filed a grievance last week, stating the airline has been understaffing its newest long-haul routes from Seattle.
2 months ago

Puyallup railroad crossing arms stuck in down position

The railroad crossing arms in downtown Puyallup are stuck in the down position.
2 months ago

Oregon murder suspect arrested in Skagit County after entering a pizza shop while armed

A man wanted for murder in Oregon was found and arrested in Skagit County after he entered a pizza parlor with a firearm.
2 months ago

140+ detainees end week-long hunger strike at Tacoma ICE facility

More than 140 people detained at the ICE facility in Tacoma have ended a nearly weeklong hunger strike over food and medical care.
2 months ago