Police identify mother, son as 2 killed in Mercer Island murder-suicide investigation
Police have identified a mother and son found dead during a Mercer Island welfare check as investigators continue examining four related deaths, including two discovered at a home in Issaquah.
Police have identified a mother and son found dead during a Mercer Island welfare check as investigators continue examining four related deaths, including two discovered at a home in Issaquah.
How to watch New Year's Eve fireworks in Seattle
Here's how to watch and stream the fireworks show from the Space Needle, and see other displays from around the world.
Here's how to watch and stream the fireworks show from the Space Needle, and see other displays from around the world.
Westbound I-90 reopens following semi-truck crash in Seattle
Westbound I-90 was completely blocked in Seattle Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving a semi-truck.
Westbound I-90 was completely blocked in Seattle Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving a semi-truck.
Why is the air quality so bad today in western WA? Here's what we know
Much of Puget Sound woke up to dense fog on New Year's Eve, and some noticed a drop in air quality.
Much of Puget Sound woke up to dense fog on New Year's Eve, and some noticed a drop in air quality.
Oak Harbor, WA cancels 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks show
Oak Harbor’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show has been canceled, according to a Dec. 29 post from the city’s Chamber of Commerce.
Oak Harbor’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show has been canceled, according to a Dec. 29 post from the city’s Chamber of Commerce.
Trooper rescues driver after fiery crash in Tacoma, WA; another driver in custody for DUI
A trooper rescued a driver and another driver suspected of being under the influence was taken into custody after a fiery crash on Tuesday night in Tacoma.
A trooper rescued a driver and another driver suspected of being under the influence was taken into custody after a fiery crash on Tuesday night in Tacoma.
Trooper sues Washington State Patrol over AI deepfake video, harassment
The lawsuit claims a pattern of discrimination and harassment, including a deepfake AI video depicting the trooper kissing another coworker.
The lawsuit claims a pattern of discrimination and harassment, including a deepfake AI video depicting the trooper kissing another coworker.
El Pollo Loco opens first WA location in Kent
Western Washington is no longer a pollo desert.
Western Washington is no longer a pollo desert.
WA man convicted of trapping ex-girlfriend in dog kennel escapes courtroom
A convicted felon escaped from a Pierce County courtroom this month after he was found guilty of several crimes connected to torturing and tormenting his former girlfriend.
A convicted felon escaped from a Pierce County courtroom this month after he was found guilty of several crimes connected to torturing and tormenting his former girlfriend.
Man charged in WA trooper carjacking, I-5 pursuit
Alexander Smith, 24, is accused of carjacking a lieutenant and leading police on a chase on Christmas Day.
Alexander Smith, 24, is accused of carjacking a lieutenant and leading police on a chase on Christmas Day.
Police investigate Mercer Island murder-suicide, Issaquah double murder
Two people have been found dead inside an Issaquah home, tied to a possible murder-suicide on Mercer Island.
Two people have been found dead inside an Issaquah home, tied to a possible murder-suicide on Mercer Island.
Seattle police seek vehicle in fatal Beacon Hill hit-and-run crash
Seattle police have identified a suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Beacon Hill.
Seattle police have identified a suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Beacon Hill.
Seattle’s most anticipated new openings in 2026
From the return of a beloved bookstore to major restaurant debuts, 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year for Seattle openings.
From the return of a beloved bookstore to major restaurant debuts, 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year for Seattle openings.
Missing Port Angeles, WA man found dead
A man who was reported missing has been found dead in Clallam County.
A man who was reported missing has been found dead in Clallam County.
Neighbor explains how she escaped Lynnwood apartment fire that took the life of a neighbor
A woman was found dead after a fire swept through a Lynnwood apartment building late Sunday night.
A woman was found dead after a fire swept through a Lynnwood apartment building late Sunday night.
The pope, Seahawks, and the Super Bowl: Here's the connection
The Seahawks are sitting on top of the NFC West, and a win Saturday could make the path to the Super Bowl much smoother.
The Seahawks are sitting on top of the NFC West, and a win Saturday could make the path to the Super Bowl much smoother.
Seattle woman finds hidden cameras aimed at her home
A woman on Seattle’s Beacon Hill says she feels violated after discovering a hidden camera camouflaged in bushes and pointed directly at her front door.
A woman on Seattle’s Beacon Hill says she feels violated after discovering a hidden camera camouflaged in bushes and pointed directly at her front door.
South Hill, WA neighbors recall deadly shooting involving deputies
A man is dead, and an independent investigation has been launched, after Pierce County deputies shot him in South Hill on Monday morning.
A man is dead, and an independent investigation has been launched, after Pierce County deputies shot him in South Hill on Monday morning.
Deadly crash shuts down traffic at South Tacoma Way on Monday
At least one person is dead following a crash along a busy Tacoma roadway on Monday. Authorities announced hours of traffic closures to investigate the scene.
At least one person is dead following a crash along a busy Tacoma roadway on Monday. Authorities announced hours of traffic closures to investigate the scene.
WA's minimum wage is going up in 2026. Here's how much
Washington’s minimum wage — the highest statewide rate in the nation — is going up again in 2026. Here’s what it means for workers and employers.
Washington’s minimum wage — the highest statewide rate in the nation — is going up again in 2026. Here’s what it means for workers and employers.