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Associated Press

Hegseth says more forces arriving in Middle East, US will take all the time it needs against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegesth said Wednesday that the U.S. is winning its military operation against Iran “decisively, devastatingly and without mercy.”

8 months ago

Julia Dallas

SeaPort Airlines to launch new daily flights from Seattle to Spokane

Travelers can now enjoy new daily flights from Seattle to Spokane with SeaPort Airlines, expanding travel options for all.

8 months ago

A Link light rail train waits at a station in Seattle....

Nate Connors

Plan ahead: Evening disruptions this week on Sound Transit’s 1 and 2 lines

Plan ahead for disruptions on Sound Transit trains between Seattle and Lynnwood affecting evening travel this week.

8 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Police looking for 2 people connected to $130,000 burglary in Queen Anne

Help Seattle police find two suspects linked to a burglary in Queen Anne last month involving $130,000 in stolen goods.

8 months ago

Frank Lenzi

More than 30 people charged in connection with UW building takeover during pro-Palestinian protest

More than 30 individuals face charges linked to the UW building takeover during a pro-Palestinian protest.

8 months ago

Jason Sutich

16-year-old charged in Capitol Hill pizza parlor shooting after being escorted out with presumed fake ID

A 16-year-old faces charges for a shooting at a Capitol Hill pizza shop, escalating violence in the area.

8 months ago

Pentagon says 4 US soldiers who died in Iran war were reservists who worked in logistics

Four US soldiers, identified by the Pentagon, were reservists working in logistics during the Iran war.

8 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Police: Man threw rocks at vehicles in South Seattle, leaving 2 people hurt

A 36-year-old man injures two by throwing rocks at cars in South Seattle, leading to his arrest by police.

8 months ago

Jason Sutich

Masked gunmen rob 2 Seattle gas stations hours apart, SPD believes crimes are connected

The Seattle Police Department is investigating two armed robberies in North and West Seattle this week, which are believed to be in connection with one another.

8 months ago

Luke Duecy

Divisions emerge among Iranian-Americans in Washington over military strikes, regime change

Iranian-Americans express conflicting views on military action against Iran amid escalating U.S. and Israeli strikes.

8 months ago

Mason County Humane society spam email...

Frank Lenzi

Humane Society of Mason County warns of spam email

The Humane Society of Mason County is warning the public about a spam email circulating in the community.

8 months ago

flash flood green river levee king county...

Julia Dallas

King County opens loans for flood-impacted businesses; Zahilay proposes funding for road, bridge repairs

King County offers low-interest loans for flood-affected businesses and proposes funding for critical infrastructure improvements.

8 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Purdy stabbing victims remembered for community service, suspect’s family calls WA’s mental health system ‘broken’

Three victims from last week's fatal stabbing in Purdy are being remembered for their community service within their West Pierce County Community.

8 months ago

Associated Press

Country by country, here’s how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East

The unfolding war in the Middle East has ricocheted across the region, with nearly every country sustaining damage from missile hits or shrapnel, many reporting casualties.

8 months ago

Manda Factor

‘Deadliest Catch’ star Todd Meadows of Montesano dead at 25 after incident at sea

Todd Meadows, a deckhand on the Discovery Channel reality series "Deadliest Catch," died last week in an incident at sea while filming the show.

8 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Pacific following domestic violence dispute

The Pacific Police Department is warning residents to avoid 5th Avenue N.E. and Milwaukee Boulevard N. due to an officer-involved shooting.

8 months ago

STAN CHOE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dow drops 1,200 as stocks sell off around the world, oil prices leap even higher on war worries

A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and is slamming into Wall Street on Tuesday, as oil prices leap even higher on worries of the war with Iran.

8 months ago

Frank Sumrall

3 hospitalized after crash on Aurora Avenue in Seattle

An overnight crash on Aurora Avenue N. sent three people to the hospital, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.

8 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Bellingham teenager missing since Monday after not returning home from school

A teenager from Bellingham has been reported missing, the Washington State Patrol reported.

8 months ago

Charlie Harger

B.C. ends daylight saving time permanently in 2026. WA is still waiting on Congress

Washington has wanted to end daylight saving time permanently for six years. Its neighbor to the north just did it.

8 months ago

AAMER MADHANI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads

Trump pushed back against mounting criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict.