Kent, WA police arrest man accused of shoplifting, killing clerk who tried to stop him

Kent police say they've arrested a man who was accused of stealing from a smoke shop, then purposely hitting and killing a shop clerk who tried to stop him. 

Where the Seattle Mariners stand in the MLB Postseason Picture
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Another historic night for the Seattle Mariners as they win the division for the first time since 2001. There is still some time left for the Mariners to secure an even better position in the playoffs, but a few things have to happen.

Kent, WA store clerk killed in shoplifting incident, suspect arrested
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Kent police say they've arrested a man who was accused of stealing from a smoke shop, then purposely hitting and killing a shop clerk who tried to stop him.

Starbucks announces layoffs and store closures, including Seattle's Reserve Roastery

The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood has closed, a move the company said is part of a broader plan that includes the closure of other North American coffeehouses and the elimination of hundreds of non-retail roles.

Authorities in WA seize pills 100 times more potent than fentanyl

Law enforcement in western Washington has seized more than 50,000 counterfeit pills containing carfentanil, an opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, prompting a public safety warning from the DEA.

Eastbound I-90 traffic snarled with Seattle-area construction

Heads up, drivers! Traffic on eastbound I-90 is slowed to a crawl between Seattle and Bellevue amid weeks of ongoing construction.

Police make arrest in killing of Kent, WA shop owner

A 28-year-old Kent man has been arrested in connection with the killing of a smoke shop clerk.

NASA selects WA woman for 2025 astronaut candidate class

Lauren Edgar, who considers Washington home, has been selected by NASA to join its 2025 astronaut candidate class.

J-Pod's extended stay in Puget Sound, WA brings new calf, unusual movements

J-Pod, a group of Southern Resident killer whales, was recently spotted in Puget Sound for seven consecutive days, marking a period of unusual and hopeful activity for the endangered population.

14 people arrested at 'Circus House' in Centralia, WA

More than a dozen people were arrested on Monday morning at a notorious house in Centralia, Washington as several law enforcement agencies teamed up to serve a warrant.

Texas brothers charged in cryptocurrency kidnapping, robbery in MN

A Washington County family was reportedly kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint for hours by two Texas brothers who ultimately took more than $72,000 in cryptocurrency. The incident led to a shelter in place order that led to the Mahtomedi homecoming game being canceled.

Tacoma Humane Society urgently seeks medical fosters for cats and kittens

The Tacoma Humane Society is urgently seeking medical fosters for cats and kittens as it grapples with an influx of animals affected by ringworm.

Ryan Routh found guilty of Trump assassination attempt
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Chaos erupted in a federal courtroom after jurors found Ryan Routh guilty of five federal charges including an attempt to assassinate a presidential candidate.

US Government shutdown showdown continues
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We are one week away from a possible government shutdown. President Trump and Democratic leaders were originally supposed to meet tomorrow to talk about avoiding the shutdown, but President Trump has since nixed that meeting.

Best times and places to see peak fall leaf colors in Seattle and WA
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Monday was the first official day of fall. Now, leaf peepers in the Pacific Northwest are wondering when the fall colors will peak.

Pumpkin Bash returning to Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo

Kids in costumes and animals smashing pumpkins are just a few of the sights families will see at Woodland Park Zoo's 2025 Pumpkin Bash.