New taxes on the table as Mayor Wilson looks to balance budget deficit

Seattle is facing a tough financial outlook as the city’s budget shortfall has grown larger than originally projected, with the latest deficit nearing half a billion dollars.

Seattle beach bacteria spike closes 5 King County parks

As crowds flock to local beaches as temperatures climb into the 80s, five King County swim beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels.

WA man charged in White House terror plot at UFC event
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A Belfair, Washington man who claimed to have knowledge of drones was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection to a foiled terror plot targeting UFC's America 250 event on the White House lawn.

Seattle gears up for second week of FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off a new week of matches in Seattle following a highly successful opening wave of games.

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.

Your guide to WA wildfire evacuation levels

Wildfire season is beginning in Washington. Here is everything you need to know about the three evacuation levels issued by officials.

Woman steals bike given by late father
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Pierce County deputies are searching for a woman caught on video stealing a 7-year-old girl's bike in Spanaway. The Spider-Man bicycle was a cherished gift from the child's late father. The suspect fled in a gray Dodge Durango, and the family is pleading for its safe return.

Bacteria closes Gene Coulon Beach Park
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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton is closed to swimmers right before a major heat wave hits due to high bacteria levels. Health officials say weekly tests revealed contamination, which ecologists commonly trace back to geese feces rather than humans or dogs.

Mason County man charged in White House terror plot
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A 21-year-old Mason County man appeared in federal court facing a conspiracy to murder charge after investigators say he was part of a foiled plot to launch a mass casualty attack using drones and snipers at the White House during a June 14 UFC event.

US Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Sitka, Alaska

The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that one of their helicopters crashed near Sitka, Alaska on Monday.

Deputies seek suspect who stole 7-year-old's bike in Spanaway, WA

Deputies need help identifying a woman accused of stealing a 7-year-old girl’s bicycle from a Spanaway home, a theft that has struck a nerve across the community because of the bike’s connection to her late father.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

WA man charged in alleged White House UFC attack plot

A Washington man was among multiple people arrested in connection with an alleged plot to carry out an attack during an Ultimate Fighting Championship event held at the White House.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

West Marine shuttering half of their WA locations

West Marine is slashing its presence in Washington. The boater supply chain has announced they will shut down half of their locations in the state.

Multiple burn bans in effect for areas in western WA

A spell of hot, dry weather has triggered burn bans across King County, Snohomish County and Bainbridge Island to lower the risk of wildfires.

Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields all-women music festival

Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.