'Particularly Dangerous' winds drive wildfires in eastern WA
A cold front that moved into Washington Saturday brought breezy and windy conditions with it, increasing the danger of wildfires burning in the state.
A cold front that moved into Washington Saturday brought breezy and windy conditions with it, increasing the danger of wildfires burning in the state.
Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Wind conditions cancel Saturday's Seafair Blue Angels show in Seattle
The iconic U.S. Navy Blue Angels performance for Seafair was canceled on Saturday, organizers announced this afternoon.
The iconic U.S. Navy Blue Angels performance for Seafair was canceled on Saturday, organizers announced this afternoon.
Seattle weather: Critical fire danger eastern WA
A weak front will move through the region Saturday. Gusty winds, nearing 50mph associated with the front, will lead to critical fire danger in areas east of the Cascades.
A weak front will move through the region Saturday. Gusty winds, nearing 50mph associated with the front, will lead to critical fire danger in areas east of the Cascades.
Police make DUI arrest in Lynnwood, WA following four-vehicle highway crash
Multiple people were injured by a four-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Saturday, shutting down every lane of I-5 North except the HOV lane in Lynnwood. Police made an arrest in the case.
Multiple people were injured by a four-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Saturday, shutting down every lane of I-5 North except the HOV lane in Lynnwood. Police made an arrest in the case.
Former Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes gets $700k for resignation, agrees not to sue city
Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes will receive about $700,000 under a resignation agreement after leaving the department.
Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes will receive about $700,000 under a resignation agreement after leaving the department.
Skrillex returns to Seattle for Gas Works Park show
Nine-time Grammy Award-winning DJ Skrillex is returning to Seattle in August.
Nine-time Grammy Award-winning DJ Skrillex is returning to Seattle in August.
VIDEO: Police release bodycam footage of Bite of Seattle response
The Seattle Police Department has released new video of the police response to last weekend's deadly mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle event.
The Seattle Police Department has released new video of the police response to last weekend's deadly mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle event.
Power cuts possible for wildfire-prone WA residents over weekend near Chelan, Manson
Residents in Chelan and Manson have been warned their power may be cut in the interest of public safety as weather conditions heading into the weekend are appear likely to spark or spread wildfires across Washington.
Residents in Chelan and Manson have been warned their power may be cut in the interest of public safety as weather conditions heading into the weekend are appear likely to spark or spread wildfires across Washington.
Seattle mayor slams former Chief Barnes over search for successor
At a Friday news conference, Mayor Katie Wilson outlined the qualities she seeks in Seattle’s next police chief — priorities she's indicated former Chief Shon Barnes lacked.
At a Friday news conference, Mayor Katie Wilson outlined the qualities she seeks in Seattle’s next police chief — priorities she's indicated former Chief Shon Barnes lacked.
'Little Giant' wildfire prompts Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations for Chelan County, WA
People in Chelan County were ordered to evacuate on Friday as the Little Giant wildfire raged near businesses and homes heading into the weekend.
People in Chelan County were ordered to evacuate on Friday as the Little Giant wildfire raged near businesses and homes heading into the weekend.
Park staff find rabid bat near playground in Renton, WA
A dangerous bat was found near a playground at Gene Coulon Park in Renton this week. Now, health investigators are urging anyone who came into contact with it to seek care.
A dangerous bat was found near a playground at Gene Coulon Park in Renton this week. Now, health investigators are urging anyone who came into contact with it to seek care.
Seattle city council blasts Mayor Wilson over sudden exit of police chief
Seattle councilmembers are criticizing Mayor Wilson's decision to ask for Chief Shon Barnes' resignation, both over the decision itself and a troubling lack of communication.
Seattle councilmembers are criticizing Mayor Wilson's decision to ask for Chief Shon Barnes' resignation, both over the decision itself and a troubling lack of communication.
Shon Barnes' exit adds another chapter to Seattle Police's revolving door
Barnes would become the eighth Seattle police chief to leave the department since 2000, highlighting ongoing leadership turnover.
Barnes would become the eighth Seattle police chief to leave the department since 2000, highlighting ongoing leadership turnover.
Puyallup, WA man ditches ankle monitor, wanted in armed robbery spree
Tacoma police are searching for a 20-year-old robbery suspect accused of cutting off his GPS ankle monitor and fleeing while awaiting trial.
Tacoma police are searching for a 20-year-old robbery suspect accused of cutting off his GPS ankle monitor and fleeing while awaiting trial.