Puget Sound preparing for "The Big One" in the future
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Although a recent series of small earthquakes in the Puget Sound region has caused concern, an expert says the tremors are normal and do not increase the likelihood of a major, damaging quake in the future.

Seattle area beaches closed for bacteria concerns
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Despite recent hot weather across the Pacific Northwest, a number of beaches have been closed due to rising bacteria levels that could pose a serious health risk.

Seattle DEA breaks down major drug operation tied to Sinaloa cartel
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The DEA says their investigation into the massive drug smuggling operations started two years ago, with undercover agents buying drugs from dealers in Tacoma, tracking the case through California and Arizona, and eventually to two brothers.

Seattle ranked top domestic destination on Labor Day

Seattle has been ranked as the #1 domestic destination for Labor Day weekend travel by AAA, surpassing other popular cities like Orlando and New York.

Seattle's Space Needle to host Base 2 Space climb for Fred Hutch

The Space Needle will open its 98 open-air flights of stairs on Sept. 28 for the annual Base 2 Space event, to support Fred Hutch's cancer research and bring the community together.

Skybound Spirits releases Seattle Space Needle bottles
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Seattle-based Skybound Spirits has answered the call with the coolest, most unique Seattle-themed bottle you've ever seen.

Hundreds rally for disabled veteran outside Tacoma, WA ICE Detention Center

Hundreds of people showed up at the Northwest Detention Center on Sunday in Tacoma to protest the ICE detainment of a husband and father of two, Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry. 

Bumbershoot announces set times for Seattle festival weekend

Bumbershoot is back in Seattle this coming weekend, and organizers have released the set times for the artists hitting the festival stages.

Missing elderly woman with Alzheimer's found in Bellevue, WA

A missing 81-year-old woman has been found safe after police in Bellevue reported her missing on Sunday afternoon.

Annual Seattle to Vancouver bike ride hits the street
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More than 1,000 cyclists gathered at the University of Washington this weekend for the 45th annual Seattle to Vancouver ride, a nearly 200-mile non-competitive event celebrating the region's cycling culture and promoting bike advocacy.

How to beat the heat around Seattle this weekend
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With cooling centers opening and some beaches closed due to bacteria concerns, here's how to stay safe from the heat this weekend in the Pacific Northwest.

Pokemon Go event takes over Seattle Center
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Hundreds of "Pokémon Go" players gathered at Seattle Center on Saturday, for a free community event that featured giveaways, photo opportunities and community challenges ahead of a global in-game finale.

Extreme heat forecast for Seattle area this weekend

A somewhat rare extreme heat warning is posted for the Seattle area through early Tuesday due to sweltering temperatures and elevated overnight lows. Multiple heat alerts are in effect elsewhere in western Washington to account for widespread highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.

Police searching for suspect after Belltown shooting
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A 24-year-old man was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood Friday night and is in stable condition, according to police.