Why Seattle area is under a Red Flag Warning

Most of western Washington is under a Red Flag Warning as high fire danger grows with rising temps in the 80s and increasing winds.

NJ legalizes human composting, allowing remains to become soil

Families who want to forgo a traditional burial to put their loved ones to rest in a more natural way can now do so in New Jersey.

Deadly opioid found on Long Island for 1st time; more potent than fentanyl

A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.

Spark from car or discarded cigarette likely caused brush fire near I-5 in Seattle

Sunday's three-alarm brush fire along Interstate 5 in Seattle was ruled as accidental, and likely caused by a spark from a vehicle or improperly discarded smoking material, fire officials said.

Seattle Storm face must-win game 2 vs. Aces
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The Seattle Storm take on the Las Vegas Aces Tuesday in Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs

Charlie Kirk's suspected shooter in court
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The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday in Utah, where prosecutors will likley file formal charges in a case that has drawn national attention and renewed concerns about political violence.

Red flag warning in western WA
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We are under a Red Flag Warning on Tuesday as temperatures are expected to be back up into the 80s.

NY judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand

A judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in NY state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.

Man dies from fall at WA's The Enchantments
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A hiker was found dead from a fall at The Enchantments last week, Chelan County authorities confirmed Monday.

Man arrested for sexual assault of 5-year-old girl at tent city
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Seattle police arrested a 46-year-old man on Sept. 12 at a Mount Baker encampment in connection with the alleged kidnapping and molestation of a 5-year-old girl.

Hiker dies from fall at the Enchantments in WA

A 37-year-old man from New York was found dead from an apparent fall at The Enchantments in Chelan County.

Washington News Wrap for Monday, 9/15
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Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.

Hundreds of Seattle students stage walkout to protest lunch changes

Hundreds of Seattle Public Schools’ students walked out of their classrooms on Monday in protest to the district’s plans to change lunch protocols.

Comcast sues WA over new advertising tax
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Comcast is suing Washington state, targeting a new tax starting next month that some say could cause major issues with keeping the state budget balanced.