Architect of WA's millionaire tax defends strategy revealed in leaked emails

State Sen. Jamie Pedersen, the architect of Washington's "millionaire tax," says the state shouldn't be concerned over a future "wealth exodus."

Watch out for yellow-legged hornets in WA, new spotting sparks honey bee fears

Washingtonians are asked to be on watch for sightings of a highly invasive yellow-legged hornet recently found inside state lines. It wiped out 30% of honey bee hives in Europe.

Woman's body found in Marysville, WA trash can identified

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s office identified a woman found dead in a Marysville yard waste bin as 40-year-old Sara Arneklev.

Double baby watch: 2 gorillas at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo due days apart

Seeing double! Two gorillas at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo are set to give birth just days apart coming up soon. Zookeepers have launched a 24-hour monitoring protocol to make sure all goes smoothly.

Docs: Tacoma man charged with breaking into homes after police shooting

The man shot by Pierce County deputies in a violent confrontation Sunday now faces felony charges, after authorities say he broke into nearby homes to elude police.

Man found guilty of murder, assault in shooting outside Big 5 in Renton, WA

A jury found Aaron Brown Myers, 51, guilty of murder and assault for the 2024 shooting of a teenager outside a Renton sporting goods store.

Seattle mayor's office orders construction equipment moved in Leschi

Leschi business owners thank Seattle city leaders for removing construction barricades that blocked storefronts before a busy Mother's Day.

Dispute over Seattle Children’s helipad noise sparks public outcry

A decades-old rule limiting helicopter landings at Seattle Children’s Hospital is sparking renewed backlash online, arguing noise complaints are delaying life-saving care.

West Seattle Community Garage Sale: Here's what to know

West Seattle’s annual community-wide garage sale event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, featuring a record-breaking 644 registered sales.

Bodycam video: WA deputy evacuates 9 people from Auburn mobile home park fire

A King County Sheriff’s sergeant jumped into action after seeing big plume of smoke coming from a mobile home park, evacuating nine people from a fire.

Covington, WA homicide appeared to be staged home invasion: Court docs

The man suspected of murdering his wife in their Covington home and staging the crime to look like a home invasion is being held on $60 million bail.