Instagram unveils new teen account program
Meta is launching Instagram Teen Accounts to help protect kids amid a national mental health crisis.
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Instagram profiles getting a musical update reminiscent of Myspace
Instagram’s new feature lets users decide to play or stop a song on their profiles. Here's how it works.
'Selfie control' Instagram filter helps you judge distance from wildlife
A new Instagram filter, called the "Selfie Control" app, is helping visitors to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks maintain safe distances from wildlife while taking photos.
'Belltown Hellcat' arrested at Seattle court hearing, banned from Instagram
Miles Hudson, widely known as the "Belltown Hellcat", was taken into custody at a Seattle court hearing Monday less than a week after he seemed to make a mockery of the city’s justice system.
Instagram testing 'unskippable' ads feature that you can't scroll past
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Susan Buckner, known for her bubbly cheerleader role in ‘Grease,’ dies at 72
Actress Susan Buckner, best known for her role as the bubbly cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," has died at 72.
Elusive missing zebra captured in North Bend
The elusive viral zebra was finally caught on Friday, May 3. It's unclear when the zebra was caught, but it appears the capture took place in a wooded area in North Bend, in the Riverbend neighborhood.
Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts
Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
Instagram labels would identify Meta AI-generated images: report
The move comes after Meta and other AI leaders pledged to adopt safety measures last month.
Seattle Police arrest 2 teenagers for human trafficking, holding victim against her will
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrested two teenagers for human trafficking after they allegedly held a woman captive in the Mt. Baker neighborhood Thursday night.
Puyallup shelter offers free adoptions until Saturday
Would you like a new member in the family? A local animal shelter is offering free pet adoptions over the next few days.
Senate Bill 5078, which could allow the state to sue members of firearms industry, passes out of committee
State lawmakers say Senate Bill 5078 was passed out of committee in Olympia Friday. The bill calls for the firearms industry to adopt controls to protect the public. Under the bill making its way through the legislature, if those members of the industry contributed to the illegal use of firearms, they could face legal action.
Bumbershoot announces music lineup for its 50th anniversary
Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival announced its official music lineup for their 50th anniversary.
Instagram users could be seeing more ads
Would more ads drive Instagram users away? Some say yes, but Meta hopes they've found a way to make the ads useful.