New WA laws in 2026 include higher wages, luxury car tax, plastic bag fee hike
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
US-2 partially reopens near Stevens Pass, restoring access to WA ski resort
A section of Highway 2 partially reopened Monday near Stevens Pass, restoring limited access to the ski area after flooding and mudslides closed the route.
A section of Highway 2 partially reopened Monday near Stevens Pass, restoring limited access to the ski area after flooding and mudslides closed the route.
Tacoma, WA man arrested for Gig Harbor explosion
A Tacoma man has his bail set at $300,000 for crimes related to a small explosion outside a woman's house in Pierce County after Christmas.
A Tacoma man has his bail set at $300,000 for crimes related to a small explosion outside a woman's house in Pierce County after Christmas.
2 arrested in Mason County, WA home burglary
County and tribal authorities arrested two suspects in a Mason County home burglary last week, and have identified several others believed to be involved.
County and tribal authorities arrested two suspects in a Mason County home burglary last week, and have identified several others believed to be involved.
Pedestrian struck and killed by semi-truck in Kent, WA
A 31-year-old Auburn man was killed Saturday morning after being struck by a semi-truck while standing in the roadway in Kent, authorities said.
A 31-year-old Auburn man was killed Saturday morning after being struck by a semi-truck while standing in the roadway in Kent, authorities said.
Here's why plastic bag fees go up in WA in 2026
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?
Suspect shot, killed by deputies in Puyallup, WA
A suspect was shot and killed by deputies early Monday morning in Puyallup.
A suspect was shot and killed by deputies early Monday morning in Puyallup.
Family of woman last seen in Auburn, WA asks public for answers
Detectives continue trying to "sift through lore" surrounding cold cases like this missing 21-year-old out of Auburn. Her family hopes the public can help find her.
Detectives continue trying to "sift through lore" surrounding cold cases like this missing 21-year-old out of Auburn. Her family hopes the public can help find her.
Washington State Ferries begin winter schedules, additional routes adjusted
Ferries across Puget Sound will now take on their annual shift to winter schedules following the Christmas holiday week. There are several lines with changes this season.
Ferries across Puget Sound will now take on their annual shift to winter schedules following the Christmas holiday week. There are several lines with changes this season.
Seattle weather: Dry streak continues with chilly workweek start
The Puget Sound region finally sees a day without NWS weather alerts! A cool, drying pattern will continue into the workweek.
The Puget Sound region finally sees a day without NWS weather alerts! A cool, drying pattern will continue into the workweek.
‘She’ll never be gone’: Memorial held for fallen WSP Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting
Family, friends and colleagues described Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting as someone who had a smile that would brighten the room and said her presence was a gift.
Family, friends and colleagues described Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting as someone who had a smile that would brighten the room and said her presence was a gift.
National Guard patrolling WA levees through holidays
Gov. Ferguson shared an update on National Guard deployment in Washington as servicemembers continue patrolling levees impacted by floodwaters.
Gov. Ferguson shared an update on National Guard deployment in Washington as servicemembers continue patrolling levees impacted by floodwaters.
AMBER Alert canceled for missing 14-year-old out of Bellingham, WA
Washington state authorities canceled an AMBER Alert on Saturday afternoon following the disappearance of a teenager from the Bellingham area.
Washington state authorities canceled an AMBER Alert on Saturday afternoon following the disappearance of a teenager from the Bellingham area.
Seattle weather: Cold weekend temps blanket drying western WA
Western Washington lowlands are drying out, and getting colder, as mountain snow ramps up.
Western Washington lowlands are drying out, and getting colder, as mountain snow ramps up.
Man charged in Puyallup, WA crash that injured family of 4
Prosecutors say the suspect ran a red light and T-boned a family’s SUV, nearly killing a three-year-old child.
Prosecutors say the suspect ran a red light and T-boned a family’s SUV, nearly killing a three-year-old child.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
WSDOT will partially reopen WA's Highway 2 on Monday
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Friday that there will be a limited reopening of a section of U.S. Highway 2 Monday, more than a week after severe floodwaters washed out a 42-mile stretch of the highway.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Friday that there will be a limited reopening of a section of U.S. Highway 2 Monday, more than a week after severe floodwaters washed out a 42-mile stretch of the highway.
Memorial service to be held for fallen Washington State Patrol trooper Tara-Marysa Guting
A memorial service has been set for fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, who was killed while helping a motorist involved in a crash last week.
A memorial service has been set for fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, who was killed while helping a motorist involved in a crash last week.
Man pushes WA trooper down, steals patrol vehicle on I-5 in Seattle
New video captures the moment a man steals a Washington State Patrol lieutenant's car on I-5 in the middle of Christmas Day.
New video captures the moment a man steals a Washington State Patrol lieutenant's car on I-5 in the middle of Christmas Day.
Kent, WA restaurant honors grandmother's legacy with free Christmas meals
Staff, family and volunteers expected to give out 1,000 free meals in Kent on Christmas Day. The restaurant founder's great-grandchildren talk about Nana's legacy.
Staff, family and volunteers expected to give out 1,000 free meals in Kent on Christmas Day. The restaurant founder's great-grandchildren talk about Nana's legacy.