Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Everett courtroom evacuated over potential fentanyl exposure
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Everett Fire crews responded to the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday after a report that about 20 people may have been exposed to suspected fentanyl residue inside a fourth-floor courtroom during a trial.

West Seattle businesses hit by thieves
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Thieves were caught on camera, breaking into a popular West Seattle restaurant on Wednesday. While no cash was taken, the owners say it will take time to recover.

Man charged in arson, assault at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center

A 29-year-old Vancouver man is charged with arson and assault after allegedly destroying and starting a fire inside a Harborview Medical Center room.

ORCA launching contactless 'Tap to Pay' for light rail, buses in WA. Here's when

Beginning Feb. 23, riders across the Puget Sound region can use contactless credit cards and digital wallets to pay transit fares through ORCA’s new Tap to Pay feature.

America 250: National America’s Startup competition seeks collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs

When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.

Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.

Flying hood smashes through windshield on SR-512 near Puyallup, WA

A driver escaped injury after the hood of someone else’s car flew through their windshield on SR-512 near Puyallup, according to WSP.

Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.

Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone

The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.

Whatcom County cold weather shelters hit capacity
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Bitter cold in Whatcom County has pushed shelters to capacity as temperatures drop into the teens, prompting shelters to fill within minutes.

Bellingham, WA cold weather shelters open due to dangerously cold temps

Bitter cold in Whatcom County has pushed shelters to capacity as temperatures drop into the teens, prompting shelters to fill within minutes.

Seattle's first homicide of 2026 is a case that began more than 50 years ago

In 1973, a 19-year-old man was shot near Garfield High School, a tragedy that left him paralyzed for the rest of his life. The medical examiner has now officially ruled his recent death a homicide.

Lynnwood, WA officials could terminate contract with license plate reader vendor

The Lynnwood City Council could soon vote to terminate its contract with the license plate reader company Flock Safety, joining other cities across the region.

K9 helps capture convicted felon in Bellevue
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A convicted felon who was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in 2013 for sex trafficking – which the U.S. attorney said involved beating women and exercising violent control over them – is back behind bars.