Washington faces retail crime crisis as Gov. Ferguson vetoes key funding
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
King County homelessness authority faces scrutiny after $13M audit finding
A forensic audit finding $13 million unaccounted for at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is raising questions about a possible criminal investigation.
A forensic audit finding $13 million unaccounted for at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is raising questions about a possible criminal investigation.
Pioneer Square preparing to host World Cup watch parties, beer garden
Pioneer Square is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with big-screen watch parties, a beer garden and a pedestrian plaza. Organizers say the free events aim to keep fans in the neighborhood before and after matches.
Pioneer Square is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with big-screen watch parties, a beer garden and a pedestrian plaza. Organizers say the free events aim to keep fans in the neighborhood before and after matches.
Seattle's Pioneer Square plans big-screen watch parties, beer garden for World Cup
Pioneer Square will look a lot different on World Cup match days, transforming into a hub for fans to gather.
Pioneer Square will look a lot different on World Cup match days, transforming into a hub for fans to gather.
NOAA finally identifies ‘golden orb’; here’s what it is
The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.
The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.
2 injured in Tacoma, WA, shooting near convenience store
Two people were injured in a shooting near a convenience store in Tacoma Thursday afternoon.
Two people were injured in a shooting near a convenience store in Tacoma Thursday afternoon.
Andre the Giant honored with roadside marker in North Carolina town he called home
Andre the Giant is being honored with a roadside marker in Ellerbe, North Carolina, the small town he called home during his later years.
Andre the Giant is being honored with a roadside marker in Ellerbe, North Carolina, the small town he called home during his later years.
Ex-Alabama girls high school basketball coach charged with ‘deviant’ sex with student, dumped by husband
A former Alabama girls high school basketball coach, who was once pegged as a great role model for young people, was charged with deviant sexual intercourse with a student, among other crimes.
A former Alabama girls high school basketball coach, who was once pegged as a great role model for young people, was charged with deviant sexual intercourse with a student, among other crimes.
Seattle audit finds county homelessness agency ‘cannot account’ for $13M
The City of Seattle and King County are going after the embattled King County Regional Homelessness Authority, after an audit found the agency was unable to account for $13 million in public funds.
The City of Seattle and King County are going after the embattled King County Regional Homelessness Authority, after an audit found the agency was unable to account for $13 million in public funds.
America 250: Students in grades 3-12 invited to enter American hero student art contest
Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest.
Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest.
US mortgage rate drops again: What this means for homebuyers
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
Jaguar Land Rover issues recall for over 170K US vehicles due to an electrical issue
Jaguar Land Rover issued a recall for more than 170,000 vehicles in the United States because of electrical problems, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Jaguar Land Rover issued a recall for more than 170,000 vehicles in the United States because of electrical problems, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight
A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.
A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.
Nearly 20K Audi vehicles recalled over loose brake pedals
Nearly 20,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled over a brake defect that could increase crash risk. Here’s what drivers should know.
Nearly 20,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled over a brake defect that could increase crash risk. Here’s what drivers should know.
Suspect in custody after assaulting trooper, causing pursuit on I-5 in Thurston County, WA
A suspect is in custody after allegedly assaulting a Washington State Patrol trooper and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that shut down Interstate 5 on Tuesday night in Thurston County.
A suspect is in custody after allegedly assaulting a Washington State Patrol trooper and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that shut down Interstate 5 on Tuesday night in Thurston County.
Police investigate shooting in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
Police are investigating a shooting that left one injured in Seattle's Chinatown-International District Thursday morning.
Police are investigating a shooting that left one injured in Seattle's Chinatown-International District Thursday morning.
Two-year fugitive found hiding in air vent, taken into custody
A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said.
A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said.
Fugitive accused of plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival arrested in Florida
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
Renton, WA flock cameras are back on
Automatic license plate readers are now back on in Renton. They were paused last month to make sure the city was compling with the new state law.
Automatic license plate readers are now back on in Renton. They were paused last month to make sure the city was compling with the new state law.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.