Man charged in ‘no-body’ Tacoma, WA murder case
Investigators say a Tacoma man killed his girlfriend — who is a mother — then stole her identity and tried to convince her friends she was still alive. Her body was never found, but detectives still found evidence to make an arrest.
Investigators say a Tacoma man killed his girlfriend — who is a mother — then stole her identity and tried to convince her friends she was still alive. Her body was never found, but detectives still found evidence to make an arrest.
Police say Longview, WA superintendent arrested
A public school district superintendent in Washington has been arrested as part of an investigation into a reported sexual assault involving high school students.
A public school district superintendent in Washington has been arrested as part of an investigation into a reported sexual assault involving high school students.
FBI hunts suspects in Auburn burglaries
Four men have pleaded guilty and the FBI is hunting three fugitives after a sophisticated Colombian burglary ring targeted Asian families across the Pacific Northwest.
Four men have pleaded guilty and the FBI is hunting three fugitives after a sophisticated Colombian burglary ring targeted Asian families across the Pacific Northwest.
Sheriff reflects on Wenatchee sister murders
As the one-year anniversary of the tragic murders of three young Wenatchee sisters approaches, Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison is reflecting on the massive manhunt for their father and how the community continues to heal.
As the one-year anniversary of the tragic murders of three young Wenatchee sisters approaches, Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison is reflecting on the massive manhunt for their father and how the community continues to heal.
Bureaucracy limits state police hiring plan
Despite securing a massive $100 million budget to increase local law enforcement, Washington agencies face extreme bureaucratic hurdles and complex requirements to access the funds.
Despite securing a massive $100 million budget to increase local law enforcement, Washington agencies face extreme bureaucratic hurdles and complex requirements to access the funds.
New video details suspect’s actions before fatal UW student stabbing
King County prosecutors have released new security video detailing the movements of a murder suspect in the days and minutes leading up to the fatal stabbing of a University of Washington student.
King County prosecutors have released new security video detailing the movements of a murder suspect in the days and minutes leading up to the fatal stabbing of a University of Washington student.
Seattle targets illegal food vendors ahead of the World Cup
Seattle is investing $1.6 million into a joint enforcement team to crack down on unpermitted street food vendors ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Seattle is investing $1.6 million into a joint enforcement team to crack down on unpermitted street food vendors ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Scientists track Washington sea otter comeback
Scientists are using drones, stopwatches and spotting scopes along Washington's Olympic Coast to track sea otter foraging habits, hoping to assess their recovery and potential future reintroduction to Oregon.
Scientists are using drones, stopwatches and spotting scopes along Washington's Olympic Coast to track sea otter foraging habits, hoping to assess their recovery and potential future reintroduction to Oregon.
US navigates Iran nuclear threat
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance maintain a firm stance on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, as Pakistani mediators work to finalize a complex deal in Tehran.
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance maintain a firm stance on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, as Pakistani mediators work to finalize a complex deal in Tehran.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dead at 41
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized for a severe illness, prompting an outpouring of grief from the motorsports world.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized for a severe illness, prompting an outpouring of grief from the motorsports world.
New video of suspect in UW student death
Newly released video from King County prosecutors shows 31-year-old murder suspect Christopher Leahy in a Seattle neighborhood and apartment laundry room shortly before the deadly stabbing of a 19-year-old UW student.
Newly released video from King County prosecutors shows 31-year-old murder suspect Christopher Leahy in a Seattle neighborhood and apartment laundry room shortly before the deadly stabbing of a 19-year-old UW student.
Gov. Ferguson’s push to lift WA police numbers out of dead last sees rocky start
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
$10M manhunt for Travis Decker leaves WA community with no answers
One year later, Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reflects on the county's largest manhunt and the murder of three young sisters.
One year later, Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reflects on the county's largest manhunt and the murder of three young sisters.
Seattle News Weekly S1E40: UW Tragedy, World Cup Security Clashes, and the Race to House Seattle
In this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, hosts Erin Mayovsky and Matthew Smith discuss the murder of Juniper Blessing. The community is honoring the life of the 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student who was tragically stabbed in her apartment's laundry room. The two talk about the ongoing investigation into 31-year-old suspect Christopher Michael Leahy and the urgent need for better mental health funding and resources in the community. Erin sits down with Andrew Giuliani, the executive director for the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup. The conversation takes a turn as Erin presses the administration on community fears regarding ICE enforcement outside stadiums and the history of legal immigrants being detained. With the World Cup kickoff arriving on June 15th, the deadline to clean up the city is fast approaching. Erin and Matthew examine Mayor Katie Wilson's emergency ordinance to increase the capacity of tiny home villages to 150 people and her ambitious goal to have 500 temporary housing units ready before the tournament begins.
In this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, hosts Erin Mayovsky and Matthew Smith discuss the murder of Juniper Blessing. The community is honoring the life of the 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student who was tragically stabbed in her apartment's laundry room. The two talk about the ongoing investigation into 31-year-old suspect Christopher Michael Leahy and the urgent need for better mental health funding and resources in the community. Erin sits down with Andrew Giuliani, the executive director for the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup. The conversation takes a turn as Erin presses the administration on community fears regarding ICE enforcement outside stadiums and the history of legal immigrants being detained. With the World Cup kickoff arriving on June 15th, the deadline to clean up the city is fast approaching. Erin and Matthew examine Mayor Katie Wilson's emergency ordinance to increase the capacity of tiny home villages to 150 people and her ambitious goal to have 500 temporary housing units ready before the tournament begins.
1 year later, WA sheriff defends massive manhunt for Travis Decker
FOX 13's David Rose spoke with Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison about the Travis Decker case one year later.
FOX 13's David Rose spoke with Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison about the Travis Decker case one year later.
Climber sets new speed record to summit WA's Mount Rainier
A new king of Mount Rainier has been crowned. Earlier this month, a 25-year-old climber from Colorado broke the speed record for reaching the summit of Washington's tallest mountain.
A new king of Mount Rainier has been crowned. Earlier this month, a 25-year-old climber from Colorado broke the speed record for reaching the summit of Washington's tallest mountain.
First look at NASA's 'Nancy Grace Roman' space telescope
A brand new space telescope is about to transform our understanding of the universe and it's almost ready for the launch pad. NASA's 'Nancy Grace Roman' space telescope is a first-of-its-kind observatory on a mission to map the universe one panoramic frame at a time.
A brand new space telescope is about to transform our understanding of the universe and it's almost ready for the launch pad. NASA's 'Nancy Grace Roman' space telescope is a first-of-its-kind observatory on a mission to map the universe one panoramic frame at a time.
Fans turning to multi-city road trips for 2026 World Cup
Some soccer fans are turning to multi-city road trips for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Some soccer fans are turning to multi-city road trips for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
LIVE: Memorial Day weekend travel: The busiest days to fly, take a ferry, drive in WA
Memorial Day weekend travel is underway and tens of thousands of people are expected to hit Washington roads, ferries and pass through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Memorial Day weekend travel is underway and tens of thousands of people are expected to hit Washington roads, ferries and pass through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Fraud in Minnesota: DOJ announces fraud charges against 15 people
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a major fraud indictment in Minnesota, with charges being handed up against 15 people for fraud targeting $90 million in taxpayer funds.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a major fraud indictment in Minnesota, with charges being handed up against 15 people for fraud targeting $90 million in taxpayer funds.