3.4 magnitude 'earthquake' near WA was actually from 6.0 Alaska quake

A 3.4 magnitude “earthquake" recorded near Washington on Thanksgiving morning was a false alert and was actually caused by waveforms from a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Alaska.

Suspect in D.C. National Guard shooting lived in Washington state

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been living in Washington state, authorities say.

Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson announces transition team

Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson on Wednesday announced her full, 60-member transition team, which features public policy buffs and community leaders.

Shooting in Pierce County, WA sends nearby schools into lockdown

Pierce County law enforcement issued a lockdown for several schools in proximity to a shooting, where two suspects are on the run.

Man dead after crash on I-5 in Downtown Seattle

A man is dead and another injured after a collision on I-5 in Downtown Seattle early Wednesday morning.

Regional Day of Service marks first day for new King County Executive in WA

New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay marked his first day on the job Wednesday with a Regional Day of Service, focused on food banks across King County.