1 dead following shooting in Des Moines, WA

Des Moines police officers found a 31-year-old man with gunshot wounds upon arrival, and after providing first aid, the man died at the scene.

Seattle mother fights for gun violence prevention 1 year after loss

One year after her son was shot and killed in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Michelle Reese is channeling her grief into advocacy by pushing city leaders for stronger gun violence prevention measures.

2 killed in Beacon Hill, WA shooting, Seattle police say

Two people died early Saturday morning following a shooting in Beacon Hill, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Seattle City Council considers ban on grocery ‘surveillance pricing’

A proposal to ban what critics call "surveillance pricing" is headed for a full Seattle City Council vote on Tuesday, sparking some debate on what it is and whether any grocery stores are actually doing it.

Families speak out after 5 men detained at Washington campsite

Five western Washington families say a Labor Day weekend camping trip meant to bring relatives together instead left five fathers and husbands in immigration detention.

Man arrested in Bellevue for Planned Parenthood arson attempt

A man was arrested early Friday morning after attempting to light a Planned Parenthood facility on fire in Bellevue, according to the city's police department.

Chelan Hills Fire update: US Marshals arrest multiple suspects in western WA

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested three additional suspects in Western Washington on Thursday in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills Fire.

WA Gov. Ferguson claims I-001 weakens parental rights, other side calls argument false

Supporters of Initiative 001 say the state shouldn't withhold information about their children, but opponents say the bill will weaken parental rights, not strengthen them.

What killed all the fish under the I-90 floating bridge? What we know

Dead salmon and other fish discovered beneath the I-90 floating bridge in Lake Washington have prompted an investigation into what killed them and whether equipment designed to protect the bridge from corrosion played a role.

US Forest Service confirms it works with ICE after camping trip raid

Five men were arrested by federal immigration authorities during a camping trip over Labor Day weekend at Mount Baker, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Seattle Mayor signs executive order to reform emergency response

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has signed an executive order to overhaul emergency management coordination across the city, as questions linger about the response to the recent Bite of Seattle shooting.

U.S. Marshals arrest 2nd suspect in fatal Chelan Hills Fire

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that a second suspect has been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire that torched 15 square miles and led to a fatality.

Black bear attack injures man, child near Bellingham, WA

Two people, including a child, are hurt after they were attacked by a black bear in Whatcom County last Sunday.

Seattle mayor announces executive order on emergency management following Bite of Seattle shooting

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed Executive Order 2026-07 on Thursday, mandating comprehensive updates to the city’s emergency management frameworks, employee training and community disaster response plans.