Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

Officer injured, suspect critically wounded in Ballard shooting
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Seattle police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Thursday afternoon, leaving a suspect injured with critical injuries and an officer with a graze wound.

WA judges rule immigration arrests violated due process
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According to InvestigateWest, federal judges across Washington state found that the government violated the due process rights of more than half of those who were arrested and detained by immigration agents.

Police shooting investigation underway in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood

Authorities are investigating a shooting involving a multiple police officers in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood late Thursday afternoon.

Sound Transit says Super Bowl parade a ‘stress test’ for World Cup 2026

Sound Transit says the region’s light rail system passed a major stress test during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade, and will inform their planning for the World Cup this summer.

Seattle councilmember moves to restrict ICE information sharing

A Seattle councilmember is proposing a bill to limit city cooperation with ICE and restrict sharing of non-public information without a warrant.

Semi full of candy crashes on Highway 18 in Covington, WA

A semi-truck full of candy crashed and blocked a couple lanes of Highway 18 in Covington on Thursday morning, troopers said.

Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless

Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.

ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says

The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.