Avalanche victim is spouse of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team member, sheriff says
At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.
At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.
Washington News Wrap for Wednesday, 2/18
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.
Seattle's first homicide of 2026 is a case that began more than 50 years ago
In 1973, a 19-year-old man was shot near Garfield High School, a tragedy that left him paralyzed for the rest of his life. The medical examiner has now officially ruled his recent death a homicide.
In 1973, a 19-year-old man was shot near Garfield High School, a tragedy that left him paralyzed for the rest of his life. The medical examiner has now officially ruled his recent death a homicide.
Lynnwood, WA officials could terminate contract with license plate reader vendor
The Lynnwood City Council could soon vote to terminate its contract with the license plate reader company Flock Safety, joining other cities across the region.
The Lynnwood City Council could soon vote to terminate its contract with the license plate reader company Flock Safety, joining other cities across the region.
The Seattle Seahawks are up for sale
The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are officially up for sale, the team announced on Wednesday.
The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are officially up for sale, the team announced on Wednesday.
Young Seahawks fan gets signed souvenir ball replaced
A young Seahawks fan who lost his ball at the championship parade last week now has a new one, thanks to cornerback Josh Jobe.
A young Seahawks fan who lost his ball at the championship parade last week now has a new one, thanks to cornerback Josh Jobe.
Man arrested with shotgun at Capitol said he wanted to 'talk' to member of Congress: court docs
A judge has ruled that the man accused of charging toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday will remain behind bars for now.
A judge has ruled that the man accused of charging toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday will remain behind bars for now.
Light snowfall hits parts of western Washington
Parts of western Washington got hit with a few inches of snow on Wednesday, even causing some schools to close their doors.
Parts of western Washington got hit with a few inches of snow on Wednesday, even causing some schools to close their doors.
Lawmakers consider possible rollback of WA state tax increase
Washington's estate tax is the highest in the country after legislature passed an increase last year, but now it's on the way to a potential rollback to what it used to be.
Washington's estate tax is the highest in the country after legislature passed an increase last year, but now it's on the way to a potential rollback to what it used to be.
Solving Seattle's homicides, decades later
Seattle homicide detective Rolf Norton has dedicated his career to hunting for answers and solving the city's cold cases.
Seattle homicide detective Rolf Norton has dedicated his career to hunting for answers and solving the city's cold cases.
K9 helps capture convicted felon in Bellevue
A convicted felon who was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in 2013 for sex trafficking – which the U.S. attorney said involved beating women and exercising violent control over them – is back behind bars.
A convicted felon who was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in 2013 for sex trafficking – which the U.S. attorney said involved beating women and exercising violent control over them – is back behind bars.
Lynnwood votes to cut ties with Flock cameras
Lynnwood might be the next city to cut ties with Flock Safety and its camera systems, looking to suspend or deactivate the program sue to privacy concerns and data access by federal immigration agents.
Lynnwood might be the next city to cut ties with Flock Safety and its camera systems, looking to suspend or deactivate the program sue to privacy concerns and data access by federal immigration agents.
Man rescued from lift after fire, natural gas leak
A man trapped in a lift truck caused 500 homes and businesses to lose power in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood on Wednesday.
A man trapped in a lift truck caused 500 homes and businesses to lose power in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood on Wednesday.
I-405 construction in Bothell, WA to cause four weeks of road closures
Several weekend closures are coming to I-405 and SR 522 in Bothell from Feb. 20 through as early as March 16.
Several weekend closures are coming to I-405 and SR 522 in Bothell from Feb. 20 through as early as March 16.
Washington State Ferries to charge 3% fee on card payments March 1
Paying with cash will be the only way to avoid the new fee.
Paying with cash will be the only way to avoid the new fee.
Seattle Seahawks fan who lost signed football meets Josh Jobe, visits VMAC
"Little" Antonio now has a new football and an incredible memory he'll keep forever.
"Little" Antonio now has a new football and an incredible memory he'll keep forever.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 18 latest updates
Feb. 18 marks the 18th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Feb. 18 marks the 18th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives 'highly sophisticated' ransom demand
The note, according to TMZ's report, contains “a highly sophisticated demand" that involves a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, as well as graphic descriptions of the consequences if the ransom is not paid.
The note, according to TMZ's report, contains “a highly sophisticated demand" that involves a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, as well as graphic descriptions of the consequences if the ransom is not paid.
Convicted sex trafficker arrested on domestic violence charges in Bellevue, WA
Reginald Irvin, a convicted sex trafficker sentenced in 2013, is back behind bars on new charges.
Reginald Irvin, a convicted sex trafficker sentenced in 2013, is back behind bars on new charges.
Seafair’s inaugural Winter by the Water festival at Seattle waterfront
Seafair’s inaugural Winter by the Water festival will take place Feb. 21, 2026, along the Seattle waterfront. The event includes a passport adventure, BECU Vendor Marketplace, family activities and a concert at Pier 66. Free admission is available, with paid passport upgrades offering exclusive experiences and concert entry.
Seafair’s inaugural Winter by the Water festival will take place Feb. 21, 2026, along the Seattle waterfront. The event includes a passport adventure, BECU Vendor Marketplace, family activities and a concert at Pier 66. Free admission is available, with paid passport upgrades offering exclusive experiences and concert entry.