WA lawmakers consider tax based on fuel efficiency to fund transportation
The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.
The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.
WA leaders fear Trump tariffs will 'significantly' hurt local economies
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday announcing sweeping tariffs. Washington state leaders say they believe it will hurt American citizens.
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday announcing sweeping tariffs. Washington state leaders say they believe it will hurt American citizens.
12 WA residents made Forbes's list of 2025 billionaires
Forbes has released their annual list of billionaires for 2025, and 12 of them live right here in Washington.
Forbes has released their annual list of billionaires for 2025, and 12 of them live right here in Washington.
WA Subaru shop braces for price hikes amid new tariff on foreign cars
The 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles, set to take effect at midnight Wednesday, has some Seattle-area customers concerned.
The 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles, set to take effect at midnight Wednesday, has some Seattle-area customers concerned.
2nd suspect arrested in fatal Seattle park shooting from January
Seattle police detectives and U.S. Marshals have arrested the second suspect in a deadly Ballard shooting that left one man dead back in late January.
Seattle police detectives and U.S. Marshals have arrested the second suspect in a deadly Ballard shooting that left one man dead back in late January.
1 juvenile dead, 2 in critical condition in Skyway, WA
A juvenile has died, and two others are in critical condition following an incident in Skyway on Monday afternoon.
A juvenile has died, and two others are in critical condition following an incident in Skyway on Monday afternoon.
ICE arrests 37 people at Bellingham, WA roofing company
ICE agents arrested 37 people at a Bellingham roofing business on Wednesday, claiming they had falsified immigration and work documents.
ICE agents arrested 37 people at a Bellingham roofing business on Wednesday, claiming they had falsified immigration and work documents.
Third measles case confirmed in WA, health officials warn of possible exposure
Health officials confirmed a measles case in a child in Snohomish County and are investigating possible exposures in the area.
Health officials confirmed a measles case in a child in Snohomish County and are investigating possible exposures in the area.
2 Seattle restaurants named semifinalists for prestigious James Beard Awards
Seattle-area chefs and restaurants are once again in the spotlight as nominees for the nationwide James Beard Foundation 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Seattle-area chefs and restaurants are once again in the spotlight as nominees for the nationwide James Beard Foundation 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Man who shoved teen refs at Seattle youth hockey game pleads not guilty
A Seattle parent who shoved two teenage referees during a youth hockey game in February has pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor assault.
A Seattle parent who shoved two teenage referees during a youth hockey game in February has pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor assault.
Light rail extension into downtown Redmond, WA just weeks away
Several miles of new light rail track are set to open in just a few weeks, and the city of Redmond is gearing up for celebrations.
Several miles of new light rail track are set to open in just a few weeks, and the city of Redmond is gearing up for celebrations.
Seattle Restaurant Week 2025 by neighborhood
Seattle Restaurant Week 2025 is underway, giving foodies in the Puget Sound area the chance to explore new restaurants at a fraction of the usual cost.
Seattle Restaurant Week 2025 is underway, giving foodies in the Puget Sound area the chance to explore new restaurants at a fraction of the usual cost.
1 dead after shooting in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood
According to investigators, officers responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex. When officers arrived, they found a 40-year-old man with gunshot wounds in one of the units.
According to investigators, officers responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex. When officers arrived, they found a 40-year-old man with gunshot wounds in one of the units.