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President Trump is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss phase two of the Gaza peace plan - despite Israel's continued attacks in the region.

The Washington State Department of Transportation will reopen a 20-mile stretch on the east side of the highway between Leavenworth (near milepost 85) and Stevens Pass (milepost 64) on Monday.

New Washington state laws effective January 1, 2026, impact workplace rights, taxes, and consumer fees.

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago as both leaders worked toward a potential peace agreement to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine.

Kaylee Mae Nelson-Jerry was 21 years old when she disappeared in the summer of 2019. For more than six years, her family has been trying to find out what happened to her.

Drivers will regain access to Stevens Pass starting Tuesday as WSDOT reopens a portion of U.S. Highway 2 between Leavenworth and the pass following historic flooding and mudslides. Officials say travelers should expect detours and pilot-car escorts while crews continue around-the-clock repair work, with updates on the west-side closure expected soon.

If your New Year’s fitness resolution has fizzled out before, a Bellevue personal trainer says 2026 may be the year to change your approach and your expectations. Jesson Mata of Life Time Fitness says shifting the focus away from aesthetics and toward strength, mobility and overall function can make goals more sustainable, with body recomposition becoming a byproduct of healthier habits. Mata joined Good Day Seattle to share practical ways to build a routine you can stick with, practice self-care, and avoid getting trapped in comparison while working toward long-term results.

Meet our adoptable pet of the week, Commander, from the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County. 

Washington State Ferries’ winter sailing season begins today, bringing schedule changes on the Seattle-Bremerton route as crews prepare to replace two in-water terminal structures in Bremerton next month.

Congress returns to work Jan. 6 after leaving Washington without a deal to extend expiring health care subsidies, putting millions of Americans at risk of higher premiums. Democrats and Republicans continue to trade blame as both sides struggle to find a path forward ahead of key deadlines and the 2026 election cycle.

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Nearly 60 million Americans face winter weather alerts as a series of storms hits the Midwest and Northeast during one of the year's busiest travel weekends. While AAA projects record-breaking holiday travel, officials are urging caution as Southern California remains under a state of emergency following historic flooding.

Rex Graydon, 21, faces multiple felony charges including vehicular assault after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and causing a crash that left a 3-year-old in critical condition and forced a victim to undergo an emergency C-section. A judge set bail at $250,000 for Graydon, who was already wanted on an active felony warrant.

A memorial service was held for the fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper in Tacoma on Saturday. Family, friends and colleagues described Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting as someone who had a smile that would brighten the room and said her presence was a gift.