U.S. Army veteran released from Tacoma ICE center
A U.S. District Court judge has ordered the release of a 44-year-old U.S. Army veteran held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma for 9 months.
A U.S. District Court judge has ordered the release of a 44-year-old U.S. Army veteran held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma for 9 months.
Seattle's viral 'Jimothy' craze spawns tattoos, video game characters, more
Seattle’s viral short-spined raccoon, Jimothy, has taken the internet by storm — inspiring brands and organizations nationwide to join the fun.
Seattle’s viral short-spined raccoon, Jimothy, has taken the internet by storm — inspiring brands and organizations nationwide to join the fun.
Seattle single-family rents ease in 2026
Renting in the Puget Sound region may have just gotten a bit easier, as single-family rents take a dip. However, prices still remain out of reach for many people following a 2025 surge.
Renting in the Puget Sound region may have just gotten a bit easier, as single-family rents take a dip. However, prices still remain out of reach for many people following a 2025 surge.
Hazy Seattle: Air quality dips due to PNW wildfires
Residents in the western Washington region will notice a dip in their air quality this week as changing weather patterns bring in wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest.
Residents in the western Washington region will notice a dip in their air quality this week as changing weather patterns bring in wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest.
Vashon Island, WA family searching for stolen 350-pound pet pig
A Vashon Island family is searching for their beloved pet pig, Brida, after she was stolen from her enclosure on Friday.
A Vashon Island family is searching for their beloved pet pig, Brida, after she was stolen from her enclosure on Friday.
Renton, WA police search for thief who stole kid's birthday bike
Renton police are asking for help identifying a thief who stole a surprise birthday gift from a family's front porch.
Renton police are asking for help identifying a thief who stole a surprise birthday gift from a family's front porch.
Wildfire smoke and high heat bring health warnings to Western WA
Wildfire smoke and temperatures climbing into the 90s are settling into Western Washington, creating hazardous conditions for sensitive groups across the region.
Wildfire smoke and temperatures climbing into the 90s are settling into Western Washington, creating hazardous conditions for sensitive groups across the region.
The 'Jimothy' effect: Seattle raccoon inspires mural, food bank donations
Viral raccoon ‘Jimothy’ has become an unlikely internet celebrity, inspiring artwork, a neighborhood mural and thousands of dollars in donations to the Ballard Food Bank.
Viral raccoon ‘Jimothy’ has become an unlikely internet celebrity, inspiring artwork, a neighborhood mural and thousands of dollars in donations to the Ballard Food Bank.
A massive federal housing law went into effect: What it means for WA
Local experts say the recently enacted 21st Century Road to Housing Act could help with Washington’s overall housing inventory, but the impacts will not be immediate.
Local experts say the recently enacted 21st Century Road to Housing Act could help with Washington’s overall housing inventory, but the impacts will not be immediate.
Lake Chelan drowning victim identified as Snohomish County, WA man
Weeks later, the body of a man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4 has been recovered and identified by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. The death was ruled accidental.
Weeks later, the body of a man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4 has been recovered and identified by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. The death was ruled accidental.
Tukwila, WA passes city camping ban with jail time, $1k fine
The Tukwila City Council passed an ordinance to make camping on city property a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
The Tukwila City Council passed an ordinance to make camping on city property a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
US allows Boeing to self-certify planes again after 2019, 2022 incidents
Boeing will now be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes. The federal government took control of 737 Max approvals following the deadly 2019 crashes.
Boeing will now be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes. The federal government took control of 737 Max approvals following the deadly 2019 crashes.