Great Pumpkin Beer Festival returns to Seattle's Capitol Hill after a decade
For the first time in over a decade, Elysian Brewing will host its Great Pumpkin Beer Festival in its original location.
Eviction looms for WA Nooksack families amid sovereignty dispute
Three families are facing eviction after a years-long battle to remain within the Nooksack Tribe, a place they considered "home" for most of their lives.
Third juvenile detention employee arrested on sexual misconduct charges this year
A former guard at a youth detention facility in Lewis County is facing multiple charges for custodial sexual misconduct, tied to sexual relations with a 23-year-old inmate while working at Green Hill.
Exclusive: WA DCYF head responds to calls to step down after Green Hill School failures
DCYF is facing an undeniable truth: the state agency tasked with running Washington’s juvenile detention facilities has unwittingly engineered its own downfall.
DCYF loses court battle amid crisis, residents return to local facility
After a judge’s ruling, DCYF had no choice but to return dozens of young adults to it’s juvenile detention center in Chehalis.
Body cameras contradict WA deputies' timeline in mass rooster shooting
A plan to send dozens of former cockfighting roosters to animal sanctuaries, was blocked when Yakima County deputies made the decision to shoot and kill them over fears that the birds would be moved in the dead of night if they left them on the property.
Green Hill School security guard caught laughing after detectives say she facilitated attack on teen
According to newly obtained investigatory documents, Michelle Goodman, was captured on camera laughing with inmates as they mimicked the punches thrown at a teenage inmate inside the Green Hill School – a youth detention facility that is meant to rehabilitate young adults who committed crimes as children.
Salmon are struggling, as former foes turned allies call for action
Running out of time: A coalition hoping to save salmon from extinction in our region are launching a new campaign to draw attention, before time slips away.
Gov. Inslee reacts to ongoing issues at juvenile detention center
Gov. Inslee reacted to new reports of inmates overdosing on drugs and employees accused of breaking the law, inside a state-run youth detention facility.
JBLM doctor accused of sexually abusing 40+ patients appears in court
A JBLM doctor accused of sexually abusing dozens of male patients remains out of custody following his arraignment on Friday.
Mom of 7 shot to death in Tacoma park identified, killer still on the loose
A mother of seven was found dead in a Tacoma park, and police are trying to find the person or people who killed her.
An inside look at Puget Sound's underreported overpopulation of feral cats
Thousands of kittens, and cats, roam Puget Sound without a home to call their own. A small group of volunteers works behind-the-scenes to adopt out those that can be socialized, and provide services to those destined to stay on the streets.
NOAA lists kidney failure as Tokitae's official cause of death
Tokitae, a Southern Resident killer whale that was held captive most her life, died in September. NOAA Fisheries has listed her cause of death as "kidney failure."
Two firefighters sent to hospital following 3-alarm fire in Renton
Two firefighters were sent to the hospital as a precaution following an hours-long fire fight in Renton.
Southern Resident Killer Whale research shows unique bond between mothers, sons
Researchers have found that female orcas protect their sons -- but not their daughters -- in their later years. What the findings tell scientists studying the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
Special needs baseball squad making waves in the South Sound
The South Sound Titans are the only 15+ special needs baseball team in our state and they're proving themselves to be a top knotch club -- but they hope more volunteers, players can form teams to create competition in our state.
Baby orca spotted with L Pod for the first time in two years
The endangered Southern Resident orcas are returning to the Salish Sea with a new baby in tow this summer.
Farmers raise alarm over polluted water flowing in from Canada
Water flowing into the U.S. has abnormally high levels of fecal bacteria. Locals near the U.S.-Canada border say more needs to be done to protect people, salmon and shellfish.
Search underway for missing Tacoma pilot
Tacoma Pilot, Rod Collen was last seen March 6 when he went out for a flight for a flight, the 15-year pilot ever returned. Family reported him missing. According to Flight Radar 24 -- his 2006 Cessna T182 Turbo Skylane -- took off from Tacoma Narrows Airport at 5:35 p.m. flying over Fox Island but his signal dropped seven minutes into the flight over the Key Peninsula.
Scientists tap volunteers to save integral species to Puget Sound ecosystem
Rockfish were once abundant in Puget Sound, now scientists and volunteers are working to ensure they don't disappear—a threat that could have dire consequences for the area's ecosystem.