Olympia school enters lockdown after student brings gun to first day of class
Olympia Police said they got a call from administrators after they were tipped off that a student arrived on campus with a concealed handgun.2 years ago
Consent decree between SPD, City of Seattle to ‘partially’ end
A federal judge ruled two outstanding issues -- officer accountability and police crowd control tactics -- will still need federal oversight.2 years ago
Stine: Violent Labor Day weekend leaves Seattle eyeing most homicides in a single year
Homicides in Seattle increased by 7% in the first half of 2023 year-over-year, and now the city is in danger of surpassing 1994's record of 69 murders.2 years ago
Ex-Proud Boys leader from Auburn sentenced to 18 years in prison
In the 31 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,106 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the Capitol.2 years ago
WA Supreme Court: Unions can no longer block release of state workers’ contact info
The Washington State Supreme Court concluded Thursday unions can no longer block a request for a state employee's contact information.2 years ago
State record set: 21-pound mahi-mahi fish caught off Westport
The 21 pound, 48-inch-long mahi mahi was caught 42 miles off the Washington coast by angler Wade La Fontaine Aug. 25.2 years ago
Court scraps Tacoma City Council-backed renter’s measure for Nov. ballot
Measure 2 was placed on the November ballot as an alternative to a citizen鈥檚 initiative -- also known as the Tenant Bill of Rights.2 years ago
Tacoma auto repair shop catches fire; part of building could collapse
Fire crews are battling the flames from the outside of the building. People within that area of Tacoma are advised to close all windows and doors.2 years ago
‘Betrayed colleagues’: Kent woman sentenced after embezzling $2.5M from firm
At the sentencing hearing in the embezzlement case, one of the district judges noted the woman's theft was driven by a drug addiction.2 years ago
Birch Bay Waterslides shuts down for season after man suffers injury
Birch Bay Waterslides in Blaine will be closed for the rest of the season after a person was injured Friday, the water park announced.2 years ago
Ed Sheeran breaks Taylor Swift’s 1-month-old Lumen Field crowd record
Ed Sheeran, promoting his new album "Autumn Variations," performed his new album in front of 77,286 adoring fans -- the most ever at Lumen Field.2 years ago
Jake Skorheim once walked away from becoming a PI. Here’s why.
"'If you want to make that money back, I know a private eye and he is always looking for help,'" Jake Skorheim said.2 years ago
22 WA counties sue DSHS over refusal to provide behavioral health services
The DSHS is facing a lawsuit over the department鈥檚 decision to stop providing treatment for people in need when exiting the criminal legal system.2 years ago
John Curley sets, survives his own ‘death date,’ reflects on Dori Monson’s life
Eleven years ago, on June 19, 2012, John Curley proclaimed on his radio show that he would be dead in 10 years.2 years ago
Seattle’s Little League team 1 win away from US Championship appearance
Northeast Seattle defeated Nolensville, Tennessee 6-2 Monday after dominating Maine in a mercy rule-shortened game last week.2 years ago
Cliff Mass: ‘Ascribing climate change to every weather event is very dangerous’
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee continues to claim fighting climate change can simultaneously provide a boost to the economy.2 years ago
Cliff Mass: Wildfire smoke hanging over region ‘will be radically better tomorrow’
Citing the smoke will clear out Tuesday morning, Mass stated the ability to predict wildfire smoke has become "extraordinarily good" in recent years.2 years ago
King County Metro union increases salaries, training with new 3-year labor deal
The deal was ratified on August 15 after both parties reaching a tentative agreement in June. Negotiations started in May 2022.2 years ago
Listeria bacteria found in milkshakes at Tacoma Frugals linked to 3 deaths
Listeria bacteria found in all milkshake flavors sold at a Frugals restaurant location in Tacoma are associated with an outbreak linked to three deaths.2 years ago
Ex-wife of slain Microsoft executive arrested in Washington after murder indictment
Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, the ex-wife of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, was arrested in Washington on multiple charges, including first-degree murder.2 years ago
Bellevue officer no longer in critical condition after falling 60 feet while serving VP Harris’ motorcade
Bellevue PD said the officer landed in the southbound lanes of I-5 and is currently being treated for his injuries at Harborview Medical Center.2 years ago
Multi-car collision causes heavy delays on I-5 near Shoreline
A multi-car collision that left multiple vehicles overturned on Northbound I-5 at State Route 104 is blocking multiple lanes in Shoreline.2 years ago
Washington’s scorching weather causes lahar on Mt. Rainier
Lahar is a term for a hot or cold mixture of water and rock fragments that flows down the slopes of a volcano and typically enters a river valley.2 years ago
