Record $500M lawsuit payouts bleed WA state budgets
Washingtonian tax dollars are paying out an astronomical increase in lawsuits. Now, lawmakers are struggling to find a solution.
Washingtonian tax dollars are paying out an astronomical increase in lawsuits. Now, lawmakers are struggling to find a solution.
Chaos, controversy at Seattle U graduation over Palestinian flag
Controversy is surrounding the Seattle University commencement after a video shows the provost grabbing a Palestinian flag from one of the graduates.
Controversy is surrounding the Seattle University commencement after a video shows the provost grabbing a Palestinian flag from one of the graduates.
Lawsuits drain billions from Washington state budget
Tort liability payouts reached a record $500 million in Washington in 2025, using tax dollars to settle cases involving severe child abuse and state negligence lawsuits targeting DCYF.
Tort liability payouts reached a record $500 million in Washington in 2025, using tax dollars to settle cases involving severe child abuse and state negligence lawsuits targeting DCYF.
Luigi Mangione lawyers plan psychiatric defense
A new twist in the case of accused United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, as his attorneys now plan to use a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial.
A new twist in the case of accused United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, as his attorneys now plan to use a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial.
FBI busts illegal drones hovering over Seattle World Cup
For anyone planning to fly a drone near downtown Seattle during the FIFA World Cup, law enforcement has a strict message for them: leave it at home or lose it.
For anyone planning to fly a drone near downtown Seattle during the FIFA World Cup, law enforcement has a strict message for them: leave it at home or lose it.
Man charged after Blaine, WA Border Patrol shooting
A 39-year-old man who was shot by a Border Patrol agent in the city of Blaine has been officially charged.
A 39-year-old man who was shot by a Border Patrol agent in the city of Blaine has been officially charged.
Seattle World Cup 'Pride Match' sparks Iran, Egypt backlash
Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive countries for gays and lesbians. But by sheer coincidence, they will square off in a World Cup "Pride Match" in Seattle.
Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive countries for gays and lesbians. But by sheer coincidence, they will square off in a World Cup "Pride Match" in Seattle.
Seattle's CID to attempt Guinness World Record for largest dim sum gathering
Seattle's Chinatown-International District will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum gathering on Thursday.
Seattle's Chinatown-International District will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum gathering on Thursday.
18-year-old killed after horse carriage crashes in Central Park
A teen was killed after a horse carriage crashed in Central Park on Wednesday.
A teen was killed after a horse carriage crashed in Central Park on Wednesday.
Eastern WA wildfire forces evacuations, destroys homes in Spokane
At least 15 homes were destroyed and 1,500 people were evacuated after high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood.
At least 15 homes were destroyed and 1,500 people were evacuated after high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood.
Jenny Simpson, Olympic medalist and world champion runner, collapses during race
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed during an event in North Carolina on Tuesday.
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed during an event in North Carolina on Tuesday.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
How Seattle is preparing for USMNT vs. Australia World Cup match on Juneteenth
Tens of thousands of people will be in the city and hundreds of millions of viewers around the world will watch Friday's match at Seattle Stadium.
Tens of thousands of people will be in the city and hundreds of millions of viewers around the world will watch Friday's match at Seattle Stadium.
South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.
5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
Tropical Storm Arthur makes landfall on Texas coast
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Top SPLC official allegedly funneled $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant who was secret romantic partner
A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.
A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.
States with the highest debt delinquency rates in America revealed
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
Daveigh Chase dies; actress was known ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘The Ring’: Report
Daveigh Chase, the former child actress who captivated audiences in "Lilo & Stitch" and terrified moviegoers in "The Ring," has reportedly died at 35.
Daveigh Chase, the former child actress who captivated audiences in "Lilo & Stitch" and terrified moviegoers in "The Ring," has reportedly died at 35.
Americans’ view on abortion relatively unchanged, new poll shows
Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll.
Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll.