Seattle minimum wage set to increase to $22 in 2027
Seattle's minimum wage is slated for an increase at the beginning of next year, according to an announcement from the city's Office of Labor Standards.
Seattle's minimum wage is slated for an increase at the beginning of next year, according to an announcement from the city's Office of Labor Standards.
Tacoma, WA neighbors protest lack of details after police fatally shoot man
Members of the Tacoma community are demanding more answers following an officer-involved shooting on Sunday.
Members of the Tacoma community are demanding more answers following an officer-involved shooting on Sunday.
WA man accused in monk seal attack has travel limits eased
Nearly five months after he allegedly threw a rock at a monk seal in Hawaii, a Covington man has had travel restrictions previously placed on him softened, according to court documents.
Nearly five months after he allegedly threw a rock at a monk seal in Hawaii, a Covington man has had travel restrictions previously placed on him softened, according to court documents.
Mental evaluation ordered for suspect in violent forehead biting
Kamilia Chadli is accused of biting off the flesh from another woman’s forehead in downtown Seattle on the afternoon of September 18.
Kamilia Chadli is accused of biting off the flesh from another woman’s forehead in downtown Seattle on the afternoon of September 18.
Chelan Hills Fire: 5 arrested, 6th suspect sought
Five people accused of being involved in the deadly Chelan Hills Fire are now in custody, while detectives continue working to identify and arrest a sixth person investigators say was in the vehicle when the fire started.
Five people accused of being involved in the deadly Chelan Hills Fire are now in custody, while detectives continue working to identify and arrest a sixth person investigators say was in the vehicle when the fire started.
UW stabbing suspect ordered another round of mental health evaluations
The man accused of stabbing a University of Washington student to death has again been found incompetent to stand trial, prompting the court to order months of mental health evaluations through late December.
The man accused of stabbing a University of Washington student to death has again been found incompetent to stand trial, prompting the court to order months of mental health evaluations through late December.
Everett Animal Shelter shares update on seized Westies
Almost a month after they were removed from deplorable conditions in Marysville, the Everett Animal Shelter says a large group of dogs is ready for adoption following an “intense" and “emotional" couple of weeks.
Almost a month after they were removed from deplorable conditions in Marysville, the Everett Animal Shelter says a large group of dogs is ready for adoption following an “intense" and “emotional" couple of weeks.
WA business owners speak on losses caused by copper wire theft
Small business owners in Seattle report significant financial losses from repeated copper thefts. At Ballard’s Lockspot Cafe, owner Alison Soike dealt with three destructive break-ins that required $10,000 in repairs.
Small business owners in Seattle report significant financial losses from repeated copper thefts. At Ballard’s Lockspot Cafe, owner Alison Soike dealt with three destructive break-ins that required $10,000 in repairs.
Multi-vehicle crash in Tacoma, WA kills 1, injures 5 more
A woman was killed, and five more people were left injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Tacoma on Sunday, according to the Tacoma Police Department.
A woman was killed, and five more people were left injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Tacoma on Sunday, according to the Tacoma Police Department.
Two dead after drive-by shooting in Kent, WA
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Kent late Monday morning.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Kent late Monday morning.
Family of child who drowned at Lake Tapps, WA clarifies misinformation
Amid their grief, Jasmine’s parents set the record straight regarding the circumstances of the August 16 trip.
Amid their grief, Jasmine’s parents set the record straight regarding the circumstances of the August 16 trip.
Kent man, 24, dies after being thrown from motorcycle in Auburn, WA
A 24-year-old man from Kent died on Monday afternoon after he was thrown off of his motorcycle during a crash in Auburn, according to the Washington State Patrol.
A 24-year-old man from Kent died on Monday afternoon after he was thrown off of his motorcycle during a crash in Auburn, according to the Washington State Patrol.
King County, WA prosecutor proposes new law to combat copper wire theft
King County prosecutors announced new legislative efforts Monday to curb widespread copper wire theft across the region.
King County prosecutors announced new legislative efforts Monday to curb widespread copper wire theft across the region.
2.6 magnitude earthquake felt near WA's Mount Adams
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was felt in Klickitat County on Sunday, and the epicenter was located on Mount Adams.
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was felt in Klickitat County on Sunday, and the epicenter was located on Mount Adams.
Man killed in Tacoma, WA police shooting during domestic violence call
A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting after Tacoma police responded to a domestic violence call on South Stevens Street.
A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting after Tacoma police responded to a domestic violence call on South Stevens Street.
6 WA Starbucks locations closing amid broader shutdown. Here's where
Starbucks is preparing to close 250 stores deemed "underperforming" by the company, with six of the locations based in Washington. Here's where.
Starbucks is preparing to close 250 stores deemed "underperforming" by the company, with six of the locations based in Washington. Here's where.