Washington News Wrap for Monday, 5/11
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Convicted killer behind bars for another homicide
A convicted killer who spent 11 years in prison for murder was back in court Monday, charged with a new homicide.
A convicted killer who spent 11 years in prison for murder was back in court Monday, charged with a new homicide.
Why doctors say schools shouldn't cut recess
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging schools to protect recess time, as the period is crucial for to a child's ability to learn and socialize.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging schools to protect recess time, as the period is crucial for to a child's ability to learn and socialize.
Hantavirus ship passengers return to US
More than a dozen people are being monitored at medical facilities in the U.S. after leaving a cruise ship struck by hantavirus. One has tested positive, while another transferred to Atlanta is showing symptoms.
More than a dozen people are being monitored at medical facilities in the U.S. after leaving a cruise ship struck by hantavirus. One has tested positive, while another transferred to Atlanta is showing symptoms.
Tacoma man accused of gunning down man sitting on sidewalk
Pierce County prosecutors have charged 52-year-old James Henderson, aka “Big Papa," with second-degree murder, saying he shot a man sitting in a chair blocking the sidewalk in front of him.
Pierce County prosecutors have charged 52-year-old James Henderson, aka “Big Papa," with second-degree murder, saying he shot a man sitting in a chair blocking the sidewalk in front of him.
Hantavirus outbreak: 2 patients being monitored at Emory Hospital in Atlanta
Emory Healthcare officials provided an update on Monday regarding two patients being monitored in Atlanta after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Emory Healthcare officials provided an update on Monday regarding two patients being monitored in Atlanta after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Couple caught hiding dozens of razor clams in waders
A couple was caught hiding nearly two dozen razor claims over the daily limit in Long Beach, Washington, hiding them in their waders.
A couple was caught hiding nearly two dozen razor claims over the daily limit in Long Beach, Washington, hiding them in their waders.
Seattle Parks and Rec decision could shrink number of pickleball courts
Seattle Parks and Recreation are considering a plan to separate tennis players and pickleball players after receiving years-worth of complaints. Their plan to fix it may reduce pickleball access.
Seattle Parks and Recreation are considering a plan to separate tennis players and pickleball players after receiving years-worth of complaints. Their plan to fix it may reduce pickleball access.
Nancy Guthrie: 100 days since Savannah Guthrie's mom went missing
Monday, May 11 marks 100 days since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today" host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared after authorities say she was taken from her home against her will.
Monday, May 11 marks 100 days since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today" host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared after authorities say she was taken from her home against her will.
'You can strip search me!' Couple caught hiding dozens of razor clams in waders
Bodycam footage shows a woman pulling 23 extra clams from the inside of her waders after initially denying having more than the daily limit of 15.
Bodycam footage shows a woman pulling 23 extra clams from the inside of her waders after initially denying having more than the daily limit of 15.
DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
Katy: Mother charged in connection to the death of her 2 daughters
A Katy mother has been charged in connection to the death of her two daughters following an incident back in February 2026.
A Katy mother has been charged in connection to the death of her two daughters following an incident back in February 2026.
Seahawks legends open up on mental health
Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon and former Seahawk Garry Gilliam shared personal stories of overcoming childhood trauma with hundreds of youth at a Lumen Field mental health summit.
Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon and former Seahawk Garry Gilliam shared personal stories of overcoming childhood trauma with hundreds of youth at a Lumen Field mental health summit.
Motorcyclist killed in Puyallup box truck crash
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash involving a box truck on eastbound State Route 512 near Pioneer Avenue in Puyallup, causing significant traffic backups as troopers divert vehicles.
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash involving a box truck on eastbound State Route 512 near Pioneer Avenue in Puyallup, causing significant traffic backups as troopers divert vehicles.
Friends mourn man murdered at work
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a beloved employee who was found shot to death over the weekend inside The Growler Guys tavern on Lake City Way.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a beloved employee who was found shot to death over the weekend inside The Growler Guys tavern on Lake City Way.
City may remove dual use pickleball courts
Seattle Parks and Rec is considering a plan to eliminate dual-use racket courts due to player complaints, a move that would immediately reduce the number of available pickleball courts.
Seattle Parks and Rec is considering a plan to eliminate dual-use racket courts due to player complaints, a move that would immediately reduce the number of available pickleball courts.
Supreme Court forces massive tariff refund
The Trump administration is issuing $127 billion in tariff refunds to businesses after a Supreme Court ruling, but a clunky rollout and ongoing trade war uncertainty have owners worried ahead of the holidays.
The Trump administration is issuing $127 billion in tariff refunds to businesses after a Supreme Court ruling, but a clunky rollout and ongoing trade war uncertainty have owners worried ahead of the holidays.
Community mourns employee found shot to death at Seattle’s Growler Guys
Quusaa “Q" Margarsa was found shot to death at his workplace in Seattle over the weekend. As a memorial grows, police are still searching for a suspect.
Quusaa “Q" Margarsa was found shot to death at his workplace in Seattle over the weekend. As a memorial grows, police are still searching for a suspect.
UW student stabbed to death in off-campus housing
Seattle police are searching for a male suspect after a 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student was brutally stabbed to death Sunday night inside a secured laundry room at an off-campus apartment.
Seattle police are searching for a male suspect after a 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student was brutally stabbed to death Sunday night inside a secured laundry room at an off-campus apartment.
Dead gray whales plague Washington coast
As starving gray whales continue to wash ashore dead along the Washington coast, Ocean Shores city crews are forced to use excavators to drag the massive remains above the tide line and bury them beneath the sand.
As starving gray whales continue to wash ashore dead along the Washington coast, Ocean Shores city crews are forced to use excavators to drag the massive remains above the tide line and bury them beneath the sand.