Here's where fireworks are banned in WA on Fourth of July

Several cities and counties in WA have banned or limited the use of fireworks. Here's what you need to know before the holiday.

Suspect arrested after shooting on I-5 near Kent, WA

One person was arrested, and multiple others were detained after a shooting on Interstate 5 near Kent on Wednesday.

Bellevue police warns of alleged scammers posing as Chinese police; over $1M lost

The Bellevue Police Department is urging the community to take extra precautions against fraud, as recent incidents involved young victims wiring over a million dollars combined to scammers after receiving threats.

Man injured in machete attack at Seattle park

Seattle police are investigating a machete attack that left a man injured Tuesday night at a Lake City Park.

2 fishermen hit by waves, killed in Ocean Shores, WA

Two surf fishermen were killed after being hit by breaking waves in Ocean Shores Wednesday morning.

Boat catches fire in Seattle marina on Lake Union

Seattle firefighters responded to a large boat fire at a marina on Lake Union Wednesday afternoon.

King County burn ban starts June 30

The King County Fire Marshal has issued a Stage 1 burn ban due to hot and dry conditions, effective June 30.

WSDOT, other WA agencies warn of Seattle DMV text scams

Local transportation and licensing agencies are warning about a recent wave of text scams circulating in Washington.

King County, WA sues homeowners for chopping down trees for a better view

King County is suing homeowners in Grand Ridge Park for allegedly cutting down more than 140 trees so they could have a better view of the mountains.

Orcas use kelp to groom each other, US researchers discover

In drone footage, killer whales are seen biting off kelp stalks, positioning them between themselves and a partner, and rolling the kelp between their bodies for extended periods.

Seattle to consider issuing $1k fines for illegal graffiti

A new proposed city ordinance is taking aim at those responsible for illegal graffiti in the city of Seattle.  

Copper wire theft disrupts Line 2 service at Redmond, WA light rail

Light rail service in Redmond has been restored after copper wires were reportedly stolen along the 2 Line route on Tuesday.

Person injured after being struck by Bonney Lake, WA police car

A person is out of the hospital after being accidentally struck by a police patrol car in Bonney Lake late Monday night.