Battle Ground Police changing protocol after sergeant’s OD on seized drugs
Investigators said Sergeant Richard Kelly's death was "more likely than not caused by an intentional act and not an incidental workplace exposure."2 years ago
Attorney general: Wash. rape kit backlog has been cleared
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday the last of more than 10,000 sexual assault kits have been sent to labs for testing.2 years ago
‘Quite exciting’: All 3 family groups of endangered whales visit Puget Sound
In what's becoming a less frequent event, all groups of the region's endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales came were spotted in the area.2 years ago
Oregon Ducks debut ‘splatter’ uniforms against Huskies
Before the University of Washington and Oregon clash on the gridiron, one of the teams is already fielding criticism over its uniforms.2 years ago
King County overdose deaths surpass 2022 levels; experts worry new laws won’t help
From January through August, King County Emergency Medical Services responded to 5,645 overdoses while SFD responded to another 4,000.2 years ago
Wash. lawsuits target insurance companies over weight-loss drugs, surgery
Two insurance companies are being sued in Washington State for refusing to cover weight loss treatments including popular, new weight loss drugs.2 years ago
Sen. Patty Murray now 2nd in line to be president after McCarthy’s dismissal
The line of succession after the president is the vice president, then the speaker of the House, then the Senate Pro Tempore.2 years ago
19 infants died in Snohomish County from 2020-22 due to unsafe sleep
Snohomish county's child death review team found that many were preventable as most died from either suffocation or accidental strangulation.2 years ago
Organized retail theft leads to higher prices in the long run
Target announced it would be closing nine stores in several major cities, including two in Seattle due to theft and organized retail crime.2 years ago
Everett resident sentenced to 6 years in prison for revenge porn campaign against ex-wife
Gregson said Crawford, 42, used multiple online accounts to send around intimate photos of his ex-wife that were taken while they were still a couple.2 years ago
Pot shops remain high target for smash-and-grabs, armed robbery
Pot shops are targets of smash-and-grabs because they're, typically, cash reliant as it's illegal under federal law to buy those products with credit cards.2 years ago
Lummi Nation cancels weekend tribute to Tokitae due to ‘overwhelming week of grief’
The Lummi Nation has decided to cancel this weekend's tribute to Tokitae due to what they say is an "overwhelming week of grief."2 years ago
3 young children in Pierce County exposed to fentanyl, 2-year-old girl dies
Deputies said they were called to a Spanaway home Saturday, by a father who said he woke up to find his 2-year-old daughter not breathing.2 years ago
Holiday shopping: Don’t wait to save!
It's not too early to look for bargains for holiday gifts.2 years ago
Seattle Police’s union reacts to officer’s controversial comments captured on video
The statement included what the Seattle Police Officers Guild identified as a letter Auderer wrote to the director of the Office of Police Accountability.2 years ago
India officials want probe after release of Seattle Police bodycam video
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is demanding an investigation into the death of Jaahnavi Kandula.2 years ago
Husband of murdered pregnant woman reopens their Seattle restaurant
The husband of a pregnant woman who was fatally shot in June has reopened Aburiya Bento House in Belltown.2 years ago
UW study: Traces of illegal drugs are lingering on public transit vehicles
A new study confirms illegal drugs are being used on Pacific Northwest public transit, and traces of those drugs are sticking around in those vehicles.2 years ago
Mariners and streaming: It’s ‘ruining the fan experience’
"It really just comes down to the business economics," Rayburn said. "There's so much money being offered by these tech giants."2 years ago
Survey: 90% of working Americans want 4-day work week, flexibility
"Most of those workers are willing to make a sacrifice of some kind to have that additional flexibility," analyst Mark Hamrick said.2 years ago
Celebration of life for Tokitae to take place in Friday Harbor
Plans are underway to honor the Pacific Northwest Orca Tokitae, who lived for decades at the Miami Seaquarium before dying last week.2 years ago
Student loan payments will come due soon as grace period is set to end
After more than three years, the COVID-19 pandemic grace period for student loans is ending soon. A new survey sheds light on how Americans feel about the loans.2 years ago
