Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.

Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

Double baby watch: 2 gorillas at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo due days apart

Seeing double! Two gorillas at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo are set to give birth just days apart coming up soon. Zookeepers have launched a 24-hour monitoring protocol to make sure all goes smoothly.

DOJ: Former NFL player sentenced to 16 years for defrauding $200 million from Medicare and VA

A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million. 

Docs: Tacoma man charged with breaking into homes after police shooting

The man shot by Pierce County deputies in a violent confrontation Sunday now faces felony charges, after authorities say he broke into nearby homes to elude police.

New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress

A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.

Off-duty security guard found guilty of murder, assault
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A jury found Aaron Brown Myers, 51, guilty of murder and assault for the 2024 shooting of a teenager outside a Renton sporting goods store. 

Man found guilty of murder, assault in shooting outside Big 5 in Renton, WA

A jury found Aaron Brown Myers, 51, guilty of murder and assault for the 2024 shooting of a teenager outside a Renton sporting goods store.

Seattle mayor's office orders construction equipment moved in Leschi

Leschi business owners thank Seattle city leaders for removing construction barricades that blocked storefronts before a busy Mother's Day.

Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle

As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.

Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list

America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

Dispute over Seattle Children’s helipad noise sparks public outcry

A decades-old rule limiting helicopter landings at Seattle Children’s Hospital is sparking renewed backlash online, arguing noise complaints are delaying life-saving care.

Iran latest: US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.

Construction delayed, parking lots to reopen in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood
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A construction project in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood caught business owners by surprise, blocking customers and employees from parking ahead of a busy weekend. Now just in time for Mother's Day, the city has stepped in.

Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public

The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.

West Seattle Community Garage Sale: Here's what to know

West Seattle’s annual community-wide garage sale event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, featuring a record-breaking 644 registered sales.