Spokane wildfire rebuilding costs expected to top $1B, setting WA record

Spokane wildfire rebuilding costs will exceed $1 billion, setting a Washington state record, according to the county assessor's office.

Tacoma, WA hosts 4th annual health, safety fair for students ahead of school year

The Tacoma Police Department will host its 4th Annual Kids Health & Safety Fair on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Tacoma Dome, offering local families free school supplies, essential clothing items, and healthcare services ahead of the upcoming academic year.

Panda Fest returns to Seattle Center with enhanced security

Panda Fest, one of the nation's largest outdoor Asian food and cultural festivals, returns to Seattle Center this weekend for its second annual event with significantly upgraded security measures.

Kittitas County, WA family buys fire truck to protect business from wildfire

Many homes and businesses in Kittitas County are under evacuation notices as firefighters continue to battle the Three Queens Fire, the King Fire and the Goat Fire.

Silver Alert canceled for missing woman last seen in North Seattle

Washington State Patrol has canceled a Silver Alert for a woman reported missing from Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood Monday afternoon.

Former Meadowdale principal gets new role after safety concerns

A former Meadowdale Elementary principal is getting a new one-year assignment with the Edmonds School District amid continued questions about how district leaders handled allegations involving a special education teacher.

How Enumclaw, WA police found Oregon 5-person homicide suspect

Authorities in Enumclaw tracked down a suspected multiple-homicide gunman Sunday night before he was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound behind an Enumclaw grocery store.

This Seattle restaurant was listed as one of 19 best new spots in US

Seattle may be known for its coffee, the iconic “Seattle Dog," or the myriad of seafood options throughout the city. But one restaurant is being singled out as one of the best new restaurants of 2026.

AMBER Alert canceled for missing 1-year-old from Wenatchee, WA

The Washington State Patrol has issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Wenatchee Police Department as law enforcement searches for a missing 1-year-old boy with critical medical needs.

New Denny Way bus lane launches to fix ‘Always Late 8’ delays

A new eastbound bus-only lane is now active on Denny Way between 5th Avenue North and Stewart Street to speed up transit. The project fulfills a key 2025 campaign promise by Mayor Katie Wilson to address severe congestion on Route 8.

Seattle police arrest woman after finding boy dead

A boy was found dead near Seattle's Atlantic neighborhood around noon on Sunday, police said. A woman, whose relationship with the child was not specified, was arrested for manslaughter.

New lightning-caused Goat Fire sparks evacuations near Roslyn, WA

The Goat Fire is the latest lightning fire to spark up in Kittitas County over the weekend, prompting evacuations north of the small community of Roslyn. Two other fires are also burning in the county. 

Suspect in OR quintuple homicide found dead in Enumclaw, WA

An Oregon murder suspect was found dead in Enumclaw, WA, after a gruesome multi-state manhunt sparked by five burned bodies.