Hwy 97 closure means longer trek for Leavenworth Oktoberfest

A month-old wildfire in the Cascades has shut down a major route to Leavenworth just as visitors prepare to travel for Oktoberfest.

Seattle police recover stockpile of weapons from teens

Seattle police report that multiple teens involved in a crime spree were found with several items on them, including guns, ammunition and a high school geometry book.

Several suspects arrested in Kent, WA shoplifting sting

Kent Police arrested several suspects in a shoplifting operation this weekend, including a man who stuffed expensive meats down his pants and tried to walk out of a store with them.

Taco Bell and Salt & Straw team up for new ice cream flavor at US locations

Portland-based ice cream maker Salt & Straw has partnered with Taco Bell to introduce the “Tacolate" this week at certain locations around the country.

Tolls now in effect for WA's SR-509 Expressway. Here's what to know

It's been a free road since it opened in late June, but starting Monday, drivers on the State Route 509 expressway in SeaTac will now pay tolls.

Seattle's SR-99 tunnel shutting down for 2 weekends in October

The first round of inspections for the State Route 99 tunnel are about to get underway. While crews work on their tests, some closures will be in effect this October.

Doja Cat announces Seattle tour stop at Climate Pledge Arena

Superstar Doja Cat will come to Seattle in 2026. The news comes as the "Say So" singer announced North American dates for her next tour.

Seattle weather: Cool and wet end to September

Monday will be cooler, cloudier, and wet at times in western Washington as the first of several rounds of showers impacts the work week.

Seattle Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders all home this weekend: Traffic, parking, transit tips

Seattle will host a busy sports weekend as the Mariners, Seahawks, and Sounders all play at home, prompting officials to urge fans to plan ahead for traffic, parking, and transit.

Family calls for 'justice for Sunshine' as plea deal is discussed in graphic Queen Anne assault case

Prosecutors say a plea deal is being discussed for Jibri Kambui, the man accused of attacking a shop owner on Father's Day in Queen Anne, and, prior to that, attacking his ex-girlfriend Sunshine Tracht at the apartment they shared that same morning.

2 SeaTac, WA homes burned by early morning blaze

Two homes were caught up in an early morning blaze on Sunday in the SeaTac area. One is completely destroyed while a neighboring home was burned.

Wetter, cloudier and breezier weather in Seattle this week

Seattle is gearing up for genuine autumn weather for this upcoming week. Get ready for wetter, cloudier and breezier weather!

Spokane County, WA deputies shoot, kill gunman at Eastern State Hospital

Spokane deputies killed a gunman accused of killing a hospital employee amid a string of early morning crimes on Saturday. Governor Ferguson and law enforcement offered condolences to the victim's family.

King County nurses hold rally in Seattle amid contract negotiations

In the midst of an eight-month contract negotiation, King County's public health nurses held a rally in Seattle on Saturday as they say their paychecks stagnate.