Sound Transit Board votes to expand light rail to West Seattle, Tacoma, not Ballard

The Sound Transit Board has passed a motion for the future ST3 light rail expansion plan to add lines in West Seattle, Everett and Tacoma, but not Ballard.

8 dead, 3 still missing after Longview, WA chemical implosion

The chemical tank explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview has killed eight people, and three workers remain missing.

Tacoma, WA college student detained after mass shooting threats, shotgun seized

A college student from Tacoma is in the hospital and was served with an extreme risk protection order after authorities say he threatened a mass shooting.

Is Mark Zuckerberg in Seattle? Here’s what we know

What we know about the vessel’s arrival, Zuckerberg’s whereabouts and the tense timing surrounding the appearance of one of the world's most expensive private boats.

Longview paper mill’s history shows deep ties to Cowlitz County

Towering over the Columbia River for more than 70 years, the Nippon Dynawave paper mill has become more than just an industrial site in Longview it’s a community fixture.

Puyallup Tribe carves gifts for visiting FIFA World Cup countries

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just over two weeks away, the Puyallup Tribe is preparing to welcome international visitors to the region with handmade, traditional gifts.