National Park Week 2026: When admission is free to celebrate America's 250th
National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.
National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.
Teen charged with murder in Rainier Beach double killing
A 15-year-old is facing two counts of first-degree murder and firearm enhancements in the ambush-style killing of two Rainier Beach High School students. Prosecutors say a judge will decide whether the suspect will be tried as an adult.
A 15-year-old is facing two counts of first-degree murder and firearm enhancements in the ambush-style killing of two Rainier Beach High School students. Prosecutors say a judge will decide whether the suspect will be tried as an adult.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with car in Spanaway, WA
A 36-year-old man died early Sunday after his motorcycle collided with a car in Spanaway. Troopers say the crash happened during a U-turn, leaving the motorcyclist dead at the scene while the other driver was hospitalized with minor injuries.
A 36-year-old man died early Sunday after his motorcycle collided with a car in Spanaway. Troopers say the crash happened during a U-turn, leaving the motorcyclist dead at the scene while the other driver was hospitalized with minor injuries.
1 dead as car crashes into Duwamish River near Tukwila, WA
A driver is dead after crashing into the the Duwamish River on Saturday night. The vehicle was eventually extracted from the river with dozens of emergency personnel on site.
A driver is dead after crashing into the the Duwamish River on Saturday night. The vehicle was eventually extracted from the river with dozens of emergency personnel on site.
Wedding venue floor collapse in New Hampshire injures dozens
Dozens of people were injured after the floor of a wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, collapsed.
Dozens of people were injured after the floor of a wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, collapsed.
Rapper Mystikal faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape
Rapper Mystikal faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. He's already a lifetime registered sex offender.
Rapper Mystikal faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. He's already a lifetime registered sex offender.
Pet of the Week: Osta
Meet our adoptable pet of the week, Osta, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.
Meet our adoptable pet of the week, Osta, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.
Flight path in Ohio salutes 3 fallen service members in Iran war
A special, saluting flight path in Ohio paid tribute to three service members of the Ohio Air National Guard that were killed in the Iran war earlier this month.
A special, saluting flight path in Ohio paid tribute to three service members of the Ohio Air National Guard that were killed in the Iran war earlier this month.
Seattle weather: Sunny, dry spring weekend
March has been off to a very wet start. We have already surpassed the normal monthly rainfall total by an inch with more on the way next week. The atmospheric river event we were tracking wrapped up yesterday and our area rivers have crested and continue to recede.
March has been off to a very wet start. We have already surpassed the normal monthly rainfall total by an inch with more on the way next week. The atmospheric river event we were tracking wrapped up yesterday and our area rivers have crested and continue to recede.
Deputies searching for gunman after man shot and killed in Skyway, WA
King County deputies are investigating a homicide after a man was found with a gunshot wound in the Skyway area Saturday morning. Authorities say he died at the scene, and no suspects have been identified as the investigation continues.
King County deputies are investigating a homicide after a man was found with a gunshot wound in the Skyway area Saturday morning. Authorities say he died at the scene, and no suspects have been identified as the investigation continues.
Seattle gunman found not guilty by reason of insanity in killing of pregnant woman
The man charged in the 2023 shooting that killed a pregnant Seattle woman and her unborn child has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors say both defense and state experts agreed he was legally insane at the time of the attack, which also left the victim’s husband wounded.
The man charged in the 2023 shooting that killed a pregnant Seattle woman and her unborn child has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors say both defense and state experts agreed he was legally insane at the time of the attack, which also left the victim’s husband wounded.
Man arrested after deadly Monroe, WA shooting involving woman’s ex-boyfriends
Police say a 25-year-old man from Oregon was shot and killed in Monroe in a case involving two of a woman’s ex-boyfriends. A 33-year-old suspect was later arrested near Snohomish and is now facing charges including manslaughter and aggravated murder.
Police say a 25-year-old man from Oregon was shot and killed in Monroe in a case involving two of a woman’s ex-boyfriends. A 33-year-old suspect was later arrested near Snohomish and is now facing charges including manslaughter and aggravated murder.
Man shot, killed at bus stop in Skyway, WA
A man is dead following a shooting at a bus stop in Skyway on Saturday morning. Law enforcement agencies were still looking for a suspect heading into the afternoon hours.
A man is dead following a shooting at a bus stop in Skyway on Saturday morning. Law enforcement agencies were still looking for a suspect heading into the afternoon hours.
America 250: New dimes in 2026 will have commemorative design
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
Gov. Ferguson updates public on landslide blocking I-5 northbound near Bellingham, WA
A landslide including bus-sized rocks continues to block I-5 northbound near Bellingham. Governor Ferguson says WSDOT is working on an emergency contract to clear the area.
A landslide including bus-sized rocks continues to block I-5 northbound near Bellingham. Governor Ferguson says WSDOT is working on an emergency contract to clear the area.
Monroe, WA deadly shooting involved two ex-boyfriends of 911 caller
One man is dead and another is behind bars after the two ex-boyfriends of a Monroe, Washington woman were involved in a shooting on Friday.
One man is dead and another is behind bars after the two ex-boyfriends of a Monroe, Washington woman were involved in a shooting on Friday.
Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Georgetown Bites, Sights and Sounds festival returns to Seattle
Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood will host the Bites, Sights and Sounds festival this weekend, featuring food, drinks, art and live music from dozens of local businesses. Organizers say the all-ages event is designed to support small businesses while showcasing the area’s unique culture.
Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood will host the Bites, Sights and Sounds festival this weekend, featuring food, drinks, art and live music from dozens of local businesses. Organizers say the all-ages event is designed to support small businesses while showcasing the area’s unique culture.
Senate debating SAVE America Act in rare weekend session
The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.
The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.
Landslide blocks northbound I-5 near Bellingham as cleanup delayed
A landslide continues to block northbound Interstate 5 just south of Bellingham as crews wait for unstable terrain to settle before cleanup. WSDOT says a massive rock remains unsupported, keeping the highway closed as drivers are urged to use alternate routes on SR-9 and SR-11.
A landslide continues to block northbound Interstate 5 just south of Bellingham as crews wait for unstable terrain to settle before cleanup. WSDOT says a massive rock remains unsupported, keeping the highway closed as drivers are urged to use alternate routes on SR-9 and SR-11.