2026 real estate trends: More people coming to Washington
U-Haul is reporting a surge of newcomers in Washington, but with mortgage rates still above 6% and single-family rents spiking nearly 20% since 2021, is relief anywhere in sight?
U-Haul is reporting a surge of newcomers in Washington, but with mortgage rates still above 6% and single-family rents spiking nearly 20% since 2021, is relief anywhere in sight?
Proposed WA law seeks to block homeless sweeps unless requirements met
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
Some Seattle businesses struggling 'worse than pandemic'
Some Seattle businesses say they're struggling to get by during their day-to-day, adding that it's worse now than even before the pandemic.
Some Seattle businesses say they're struggling to get by during their day-to-day, adding that it's worse now than even before the pandemic.
Seattle proposes new safety measures at Gas Works Park
Seattle officials are weighing options of the future of some parts of the city's iconic Gas Works Park.
Seattle officials are weighing options of the future of some parts of the city's iconic Gas Works Park.
MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Plan for Seattle's Gas Works Park could remove catwalks after injuries, deaths
The City of Seattle has proposed a plan that could remove catwalks, piping and railing to improve safety at Gas Works Park.
The City of Seattle has proposed a plan that could remove catwalks, piping and railing to improve safety at Gas Works Park.
Gov. Ferguson requests federal disaster aid from Trump after historic WA flooding
Gov. Bob Ferguson formally asked President Trump to issue a federal major disaster declaration for Washington following historic storms that caused widespread flooding.
Gov. Bob Ferguson formally asked President Trump to issue a federal major disaster declaration for Washington following historic storms that caused widespread flooding.
FBI solves Colonial Parkway murders thanks to new technology, bureau says
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
Here are Washington's 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday recognized more than a dozen Washington-based culinary professionals as 2026 award semifinalists.
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday recognized more than a dozen Washington-based culinary professionals as 2026 award semifinalists.
WSDOT set to partially open new I-5 interchange, roundabout near JBLM
State transportation officials are preparing to partially open a new interchange and roundabout near Joint Base Lewis-McChord this weekend.
State transportation officials are preparing to partially open a new interchange and roundabout near Joint Base Lewis-McChord this weekend.
Meta to lay off about 331 employees in Washington state starting March 20
Meta says it will permanently lay off about 331 employees in Washington, impacting offices in Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond, as well as remote workers, beginning March 20.
Meta says it will permanently lay off about 331 employees in Washington, impacting offices in Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond, as well as remote workers, beginning March 20.
ICE in Minnesota: Increased presence in Minneapolis; Vance to visit
Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue Wednesday in Minnesota, with reports of an increased presence in south Minneapolis. This comes two weeks after Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE. Here's the latest.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue Wednesday in Minnesota, with reports of an increased presence in south Minneapolis. This comes two weeks after Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE. Here's the latest.
Seattle man gets 27 month in federal prison after seizure of ghost guns
A 26-year-old Seattle man received a 27-month federal prison sentence after police seized ghost guns, silencers and more than 100 Glock switches from his apartment, according to prosecutors.
A 26-year-old Seattle man received a 27-month federal prison sentence after police seized ghost guns, silencers and more than 100 Glock switches from his apartment, according to prosecutors.
Greenland latest: Trump says framework deal reached with NATO, cancels tariff threat
President Trump said Wednesday he'd come to terms with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on a “framework of a future deal" on Arctic security. Here's the latest in the president's push to control Greenland.
President Trump said Wednesday he'd come to terms with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on a “framework of a future deal" on Arctic security. Here's the latest in the president's push to control Greenland.
Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Washington lawmakers consider lowering BAC limit to 0.05
State lawmakers are set to discuss a new bill that would lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Washington.
State lawmakers are set to discuss a new bill that would lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Washington.
Federal agents involved in shooting in LA's Willowbrook area
An investigation is underway into a shooting involving federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning.
An investigation is underway into a shooting involving federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning.
Ted Cruz spotted on a plane to Laguna Beach ahead of Texas winter storm
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
Daniel Naroditsky, chess grandmaster, cause of death revealed
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.
Visa freeze begins for these 75 countries
The visa freeze for 75 countries begins today, Jan. 21. Here are the countries included, and what to know about the suspension.
The visa freeze for 75 countries begins today, Jan. 21. Here are the countries included, and what to know about the suspension.