Seattle mayor announces executive order on emergency management following Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed Executive Order 2026-07 on Thursday, mandating comprehensive updates to the city’s emergency management frameworks, employee training and community disaster response plans.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed Executive Order 2026-07 on Thursday, mandating comprehensive updates to the city’s emergency management frameworks, employee training and community disaster response plans.
Seattle firefighters investigate Georgetown hazmat scene over suspected radium leak
The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) responded to a hazmat situation in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood on Thursday morning.
The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) responded to a hazmat situation in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood on Thursday morning.
Gov. Fergusons speaks out on WA parental rights initiative
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference Thursday morning to speak out against Initiative 001 on the November ballot.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference Thursday morning to speak out against Initiative 001 on the November ballot.
American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
Watch: Man breaks free from handcuffs, punches deputy in Ohio courthouse escape
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies.
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies.
Epstein estate sued over his collection of child sexual abuse images
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities.
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities.
Gov. Ferguson speaks out against WA Initiative 001 ahead of November vote
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference Thursday morning to speak out against Initiative 001 on the November ballot.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference Thursday morning to speak out against Initiative 001 on the November ballot.
2 injured in bear attack outside of Bellingham, WA
Two people are hurt, including a child, after a bear attack in Whatcom County over the weekend.
Two people are hurt, including a child, after a bear attack in Whatcom County over the weekend.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
Recent earthquake: 4.2-magnitude near Nelson, B.C., felt in Eastern WA
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Nelson, British Columbia, on Thursday morning.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Nelson, British Columbia, on Thursday morning.
Peter Max, iconic pop artist of the 1960s, dies at 88
Pop artist Peter Max, whose kaleidoscopic, cosmic-themed imagery helped define the visual language of the 1960s counterculture, died at 88.
Pop artist Peter Max, whose kaleidoscopic, cosmic-themed imagery helped define the visual language of the 1960s counterculture, died at 88.
West Virginia woman charged in death of ill husband she left on toilet for 19 hours
A West Virginia woman is accused of leaving her frail and ailing husband on the toilet for 19 hours, an act investigators say contributed to his death.
A West Virginia woman is accused of leaving her frail and ailing husband on the toilet for 19 hours, an act investigators say contributed to his death.
'Superhero': 6-year-old stabbed during deadly rampage praised for seeking help
Investigators are hailing a 6-year-old boy’s quick actions in the wake of a stabbing spree that left four people dead in South Louisiana.
Investigators are hailing a 6-year-old boy’s quick actions in the wake of a stabbing spree that left four people dead in South Louisiana.
Seattle Public Schools and teachers union ratify new contract
Seattle Public Schools has officially ratified a new contract with the Seattle Education Association.
Seattle Public Schools has officially ratified a new contract with the Seattle Education Association.
Oracle to lay off 359 Washington workers in November
Oracle plans to lay off 359 employees in Washington, including workers based at two Seattle offices.
Oracle plans to lay off 359 employees in Washington, including workers based at two Seattle offices.
Georgia man wanted after being filmed 'intensely interacting' with rubber duck in stranger's hot tub
Georgia police are searching for a man who police say was "infatuated" with a rubber duck in a stranger's hot tub.
Georgia police are searching for a man who police say was "infatuated" with a rubber duck in a stranger's hot tub.
3 people arrested for 3 separate crimes in Tukwila
Three people were arrested by Tukwila police for three separate offenses during a traffic stop.
Three people were arrested by Tukwila police for three separate offenses during a traffic stop.
Woman dies, husband hospitalized after being stranded in WA's Enchantments
A woman died and her husband was rescued after getting stranded in The Enchantments, stuck in 1 to 2 feet of snow.
A woman died and her husband was rescued after getting stranded in The Enchantments, stuck in 1 to 2 feet of snow.
Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million amid Macklemore controversy
Robert Kraft is pledging $2 million toward humanitarian relief after revealing that Ed Sheeran personally called and asked him to commit the donation. The move comes amid the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour.
Robert Kraft is pledging $2 million toward humanitarian relief after revealing that Ed Sheeran personally called and asked him to commit the donation. The move comes amid the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour.
Stolen car driver died after crashing into Metro bus
The driver of a stolen car is dead after deputies say they slammed into a King County Metro bus in Kent.
The driver of a stolen car is dead after deputies say they slammed into a King County Metro bus in Kent.