Seattle man charged with hate crime in Ballard QFC attack

A Seattle man is accused of trying to run over a Black grocery store worker in Ballard, and returning the next day to issue death threats.

Businesses leaving WA: Are owners fed up?
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Washington business owners are speaking on alarming new data that shows 24% are ready to pack their bags and move their business out of state, with a majority saying they would relocate in as soon as 1-2 years.

King County deputies deploy drones for 2026 FIFA World Cup security

The King County Sheriff’s Office is elevating its security measures as Seattle prepares to host an estimated 750,000 fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Coupeville, WA hopes ‘Practical Magic’ sequel brings new life to town

It has been 28 springs since downtown Coupeville transformed into a full-on movie set. Nearly three decades later, the film “Practical Magic” continues to cast a spell on Whidbey Island’s oldest town.

Seattle business owners 'blindsided' by surprise construction
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Business owners in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood say a surprise construction project has blocked customer parking and handicapped access just days before Mother’s Day.

Business owners 'blindsided' by construction in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood

Business owners in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood are demanding answers after a surprise construction project barricaded their storefronts just days before Mother's Day.

Movie tourism boosts Coupeville economy
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Nearly three decades after "Practical Magic" temporarily turned Coupeville into a Massachusetts town, the Whidbey Island community continues to embrace film tourism as a highly anticipated sequel prepares to premiere.

Man faces hate crime charges after Ballard QFC attack
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A 27-year-old Seattle man is in custody after allegedly targeting a grocery store worker with racial slurs and using his car as a weapon. Jack Vafi reportedly threatened to return with a gun after a confrontation at a Ballard QFC.

Seattle’s free waterfront shuttle is back: Here's what you need to know

King County Metro will launch a free waterfront shuttle starting May 21 to help residents and visitors navigate downtown Seattle ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Man arrested after van explodes at Everett, WA police precinct

A 35-year-old man was arrested after a van drove into the parking lot of an Everett police precinct, caught fire, and exploded.

Special Forces vet accused of attacking wife found dead, ending Tennessee manhunt

The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.

EEOC sues New York Times after white man was passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency accused the New York Times of violating U.S. law in early 2025 when it passed over a white man for a promotion, arguing his race or sex played a role in the decision.

Humpback whale Big Mama returns to Washington waters

The Pacific Whale Watch Association announced that the iconic humpback whale "Big Mama" was spotted Monday near Stuart Island after completing her winter migration from Hawaii.

Seattle police seek 2nd suspect in violent downtown attack

Police are searching for one of two men suspected of a violent attack in downtown Seattle in mid-April, which left a 77-year-old man in the hospital with serious injuries.

50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability

Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.

Investigators search California home in Kristin Smart case

Authorities are searching an Arroyo Grande home in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 30 years ago.