Custom puffer jacket used to hide illegal Dungeness crabs on WA coast

Four people face criminal charges after officials found 21 illegal Dungeness crabs hidden in custom clothing on the Washington coast.

Dry June sparks massive fireworks bans across WA

With the Fourth of July just days away, a dry June has prompted strict burn and firework bans across western Washington. Here is where fireworks are illegal to discharge this Independence Day.

Seattle World Cup crowds bring success, but uneven economic boom

Seattle leaders are celebrating what they call a successful first half of the FIFA World Cup, citing record-breaking transit ridership and international recognition.

Habitat for Humanity project unlocks affordable homeownership in Seattle

Habitat for Humanity Seattle is putting the finishing touches on its largest affordable housing development to date, as median home prices in King County reach $850,000.

Lake Chelan, WA boats stuck in logjam just days before Fourth of July

Lake Chelan visitors are stuck shoreside after tons of logs, ash and mountain gunk were washed into the lake from the burn scar area of the 2024 Pioneer Fire.

New WA laws hit July 1: More taxes, higher costs

Several laws take effect in Washington starting July 1, ranging from new taxes and benefits to guidelines on rural data centers and healthcare licensing.

UW student murder suspect to undergo another competency exam

The man accused of fatally stabbing a University of Washington student will undergo another competency evaluation.