Washington family holds memorial service at sea on Edmonds-Kingston ferry

A Washington family honored the final wish of Bruce and Marilyn Hudson by scattering their ashes from the Edmonds–Kingston ferry, a route the couple cherished for decades.

Pierce County, WA woman arrested for 3 DUIs in one week

A Pierce County woman was arrested for DUI three times in one week after allegedly doing "whippets" and totaling her car multiple times.

‘This isn’t a one-time emergency’: Snohomish County, WA cold weather shelters to open

When the temperatures dip to 34 degrees or below, seven shelters in Snohomish County start welcoming those in search of a warm place for the night, along with their pets.

Refugee groups worry about backlash after shooting of National Guard soldiers in DC

Officials say Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, drove from his home in Bellingham, Washington, to the nation's capital where he shot two West Virginia National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C.

Bellingham, WA man under investigation after D.C. shooting of 2 Guard members

The suspect accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was identified as an Afghan national who lived in Bellingham, Washington. 

Thanksgiving spending could break records as people hit stores for last-minute items

The National Retail Federation (NFR) expects holiday sales to surpass $1 trillion this year for the first time. NFR predicts retail sales in November and December will be up around 4% over 2024.

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. 

Snoqualmie Pass serves up heavy snow for Thanksgiving travelers

Snoqualmie Pass was getting some significant accumulations of snow Tuesday night.  A winter-weather mix blanketed the summit with snow and ice over the course of several hours.  

Report: King County sees record-low gun violence in 2025

New numbers show gun violence in King County has dropped to record lows, according to the latest quarterly report from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

US-2 reopens near Stevens Pass after crash, snow hits WA passes

US-2 has reopened in both directions near Stevens Pass summit after a two-car head-on collision Tuesday afternoon, the Washington State Patrol announced.