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A vintage 1943 Stearman biplane crashed in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, killing one person ...
Tom Brock

One person dead, one survivor in vintage biplane crash

The crash of a vintage biplane in a forested area of south-central Washington state left one person dead and another injured.
2 years ago
Image: A tarp structure that resembles the White House in Washington, D.C., can be seen in Seattle ...
Frank Sumrall

‘Not all encampments are eyesores:’ Man’s makeshift White House catches the eye

Using spare slabs of wood and white paint, a "White House" was constructed among a series of homeless encampments.
2 years ago
seattle 80 degree weather...
Ted Buehner

Western WA still seeing high temperatures, some smoke despite looming autumn

The Puget Sound region is wrapping up quite the warm stretch, likely the last warm spell of the season. Smoke has also entered the area.
2 years ago
Photo: Deputies are looking for the suspects in this Puyallup robbery....
James Lynch

Do you recognize these suspects? PCSD releases video of brazen robbery

A strong-armed, takeover-style robbery shook up a clerk who was working at a gas station in unincorporated Puyallup on August 10.
2 years ago
Photo: Tapirs Yuna and Baku at the Point Defiance Zoo....
Julia Dallas

Endangered species expects second baby at Point Defiance Zoo

Staff at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma are getting ready for a new baby. Yuna, a 9-year-old Malayan tapir, is pregnant.
2 years ago
Photo: MV Salish with Washington State Ferries....
Bill Kaczaraba

Washington State Ferries terminates sale of Elwha and Klahowya, gets $200,000 anyway

The Elwha and Klahowya are back on the market after Washington State Ferries terminated sales agreements with Nelson Armas.
2 years ago
I-5 shooter suspect arrested...
Bill Kaczaraba

Man accused of I-5 mass shooting told police he tried to get help

Charging documents are revealing more about the man accused of shooting at cars on I-5 in King and Pierce Counties Monday night.
2 years ago
Image: This undated family photo provided by the International Solidarity Movement on Friday, Sept....
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

US woman killed by Israeli military was a recent UW grad

Soldiers in the Israeli military killed an American woman during a protest in the West Bank on Friday. The woman was a UW graduate.
2 years ago
Image: Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a news conferenc...
Associated Press

Judge delays Trump sentencing in hush money case until after November election

A judge agreed Friday to postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush money case until after the November election.
2 years ago
5-year-old everett...
Frank Sumrall

5-year-old dies after two-story fall from home in Everett

Firefighters rushed the 5-year-old boy to a hospital in Everett. He later died from his injuries at the hospital.
2 years ago
Green Hill School sexual intercourse with inmate...
Frank Sumrall

Nearly 200 victims sue WA for ‘widespread’ sexual abuse within juvenile detention

Nearly 200 people are suing the State of Washington due to ongoing "sexual abuse and degradation" within its juvenile detention system.
2 years ago
Photo: Pike Place Market in Seattle....
James Lynch

‘Food is family:’ Seattle Mayor Harrell releases revised Food Action Plan

On Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released a revised Food Action Plan that will guide city departments over the next five years.
2 years ago
Image: A person kneels in front of flowers that are placed outside the entrance to Apalachee High S...
Associated Press

Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested, faces murder charges

The father of the teenager accused of opening fire at a high school, killing four was arrested on various charges, authorities said Thursday.
2 years ago
This image released by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra shows Xian Zhang, center, during a pre-concer...
Bill Kaczaraba

Ground-breaking hire for music director of Seattle Symphony, filling job open for almost 3 years

Xian Zhang was hired Thursday as music director of the Seattle Symphony, becoming the first woman to head a major West Coast orchestra.
2 years ago
Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, died after she was shot at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood on Wednesday, July 3...
Sam Campbell

Lynnwood PD apologizes to family of slain girl after release of shooting video

Lynnwood PD apologizes: Jayda Woods-Johnson's family said it wasn't allowed to view footage of the shooting before it aired on local TV.
2 years ago
Photo: Man suspected of killing an 80-year-old Seattle dog walker....
Luke Duecy

Man charged with killing 80-year-old Seattle dog walker to undergo mental health check

The man charged with murdering an 80-year-old, beloved dog-walker in Seattle's Madison Valley Neighborhood will undergo a mental evaluation.
2 years ago
Images: At left, Bellevue Police Department Officer Kevin Bereta is seen in his uniform. At right, ...
Bill Kaczaraba

Bellevue police officer hurt in VP Kamala Harris’ motorcade returns to work

The police officer who was hurt as part of the motorcade protecting Vice President Kamala Harris on her Seattle visit is back on the job.
2 years ago
washington parks...
Frank Sumrall

Settlement resolves complaint that Washington State Parks failed to conform with disabilities act

A settlement was reached between the Washington State Parks (WSP) and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve the complaint.
2 years ago
Public Lands Commissioner...
Frank Sumrall

Public Lands Commissioner primary race decided by less than 50 votes following recount

Two weeks later, the race for Public Lands Commissioner is still undecided as just 16 votes separate second place from third place.
2 years ago
lumen field menu...
Paul Holden

Lumen Field with its most diverse menu yet for upcoming Seahawks season

The return of football season and the Seattle Seahawks also means the launch of new delectable, eclectic foods on game day within the stadium.
2 years ago
Image: A Seattle Police Department vehicle is seen parked outside Garfield High School on Wednesday...
James Lynch

Security highly visible as students return to Seattle’s Garfield High School

Seattle Public Schools students returned to class Wednesday, including at Garfield High School where a student was shot and killed in June.
2 years ago
Image: Recovery Innovations stopped operating the Crisis Recovery Center in Parkland-Spanaway last ...
brinley froelich

Pierce County’s Crisis Recovery Center closed in March. When will it reopen? 

The Crisis Recovery Center won’t reopen until the state finalizes a new pricing contract, which may not occur until spring of 2025.
2 years ago
Image: Sea-Tac Airport operations resumed normal operations after a cyberattack....
Bill Kaczaraba

Normal operations return to Seattle-Tacoma Airport

Seattle-Tacoma is back to normal after surviving a high-travel Labor Day weekend. Travelers are getting to their destinations as usual.
2 years ago
bikini baristas...
Bill Kaczaraba

Owner of Seattle bikini barista coffee stands in hot water with IRS

The owner of a chain of Seattle bikini barista coffee stands pleaded guilty Wednesday of underreporting as much as $6 million in income.
2 years ago