National Mario Day: How a Seattle man inspired the name of Nintendo's most iconic character

March 10 marks National Mario Day! Widely regarded as the most iconic videogame character of all time, Mario was actually named after a man from Seattle – and no, he was not a plumber.

Don't answer phone calls from these area codes

If you're getting a phone call from one of these area codes, don't answer - it's most likely a scammer.

WATCH: Suspect in stolen box truck rams patrol cars to escape arrest

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) released new body camera video from an incident in early February, where a driver of a stolen box truck repeatedly rammed into multiple patrol cars to escape arrest. 

FBI says not to travel to parts of Mexico for spring break after 2 Americans are killed during kidnapping

As spring break travel gets underway, U.S. authorities are warning against traveling to parts of Mexico after news came down that four Americans were kidnapped, ending in two of them being killed.

Macklemore announces free Monday night show in Seattle

Fans who want to see Grammy-winning Seattle rapper Macklemore for free in Capitol Hill on Monday night should start getting in line. 

Recall issued for Trader Joe's salad mix in Washington, Oregon and Idaho

The Clackamas, Oregon-based company GH Foods NW, LLC is recalling more than 100 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad mix sold at Trader Joe's locations in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it's cutting insulin prices by 70%

The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.

Solar storm brings colorful Northern Lights to the Northwest

A minor solar flare that arrived late Tuesday night brought a brilliant display of the Northern Lights to the far northern reaches of the U.S.

Coffee meets olive oil: Starbucks' newest drinks are a taste of Italy

Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz came up with the idea after visiting Sicily in 2022 and noting how locals ingested a spoonful of olive oil on a daily basis.

Quadriplegic teen bakes cake as last wish: ‘Her goal is to empower people’

An Oklahoma teenager could’ve thought of many things for what could be her last wish, but she kept it straightforward with a powerful message.

Tacoma animal shelter in dire need of help, 223 rabbits confiscated from Puyallup home

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is in dire need of donations and fosters after more than 200 rabbits were confiscated from a property in Puyallup.