Kent, WA police searching for suspects after fatal park and ride shooting
Police in Kent are searching for suspects following two separate shootings Tuesday night, including one that left a man dead at a local transit hub.
Police in Kent are searching for suspects following two separate shootings Tuesday night, including one that left a man dead at a local transit hub.
UW professor says real risk of artificial intelligence may already be here
AI researchers and leaders warn that the technology could pose an existential threat to humanity, but a University of Washington professor says the biggest danger won't look like a sci-fi movie.
AI researchers and leaders warn that the technology could pose an existential threat to humanity, but a University of Washington professor says the biggest danger won't look like a sci-fi movie.
These are the states with the most unclaimed tax refunds per 100,000 residents
Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.
Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.
Measles cases continue to climb across U.S.
The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is intensifying, with 693 cases and four deaths , the highest number since 1992.
The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is intensifying, with 693 cases and four deaths , the highest number since 1992.
Two shootings happen hours apart in Kent, one fatal
Kent police are investigating two separate shootings that happened roughly two hours from one another, including one at a Park and Ride that left a man dead.
Kent police are investigating two separate shootings that happened roughly two hours from one another, including one at a Park and Ride that left a man dead.
Mysterious disease sending young, healthy Texas workers into kidney failure
A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas.
A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas.
Macklemore to donate $1M to Gaza relief after drop from Ed Sheeran tour
Seattle rapper Macklemore has promised to donate $1 million of his earnings to six Gaza relief organizations, after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian comments.
Seattle rapper Macklemore has promised to donate $1 million of his earnings to six Gaza relief organizations, after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian comments.
Woman died, husband hospitalized after being stranded in WA's Enchantments
A woman died after she and her husband became stranded in a dangerous storm while hiking the Enchantments.
A woman died after she and her husband became stranded in a dangerous storm while hiking the Enchantments.
'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.
Stolen car driver killed after crashing into Metro bus in Kent, WA: Multiple injuries
A driver in a stolen car died Wednesday morning when the vehicle plowed into a Metro bus in Kent, injuring multiple passengers.
A driver in a stolen car died Wednesday morning when the vehicle plowed into a Metro bus in Kent, injuring multiple passengers.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Three arrested in the same car for separate crimes in Tukwila, WA
Police in Tukwila arrested three people riding in the same car for three separate offenses in what the department described as a bizarre string of events.
Police in Tukwila arrested three people riding in the same car for three separate offenses in what the department described as a bizarre string of events.
UW building evacuated over suspected hazmat leak, no injuries reported
A building on the University of Washington campus was briefly evacuated late Wednesday morning after a suspected hazmat leak.
A building on the University of Washington campus was briefly evacuated late Wednesday morning after a suspected hazmat leak.
Former Ohio teacher charged with allegedly sheltering missing teen
Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.
Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.
Lindsay Clancy trial prompts Massachusetts push for better postpartum care
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis.
WA ranked best state in the U.S. for teachers, report shows
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
Florida woman allegedly drugs man she met at club, steals his nearly $100K Rolex: police
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
Seattle traffic: I-5 reopens after crash between 2 semi-trucks
Traffic was backed up about 8 miles on southbound I-5 after a crash involving two semi-trucks blocked multiple lanes on Wednesday morning.
Traffic was backed up about 8 miles on southbound I-5 after a crash involving two semi-trucks blocked multiple lanes on Wednesday morning.
Kennedy Center demolition worries rise with closing after judge blocks Trump name restoration
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.