WA leaders issue new guidance for election workers facing inspections

With the November general election just two months away, Washington state election officials have taken a new step to protect frontline county staff.

Texts show Mayor’s Office confusion after Bite of Seattle shooting

The July 26 shooting left three people dead and four others injured. Newly released text message threads show how Mayor Katie Wilson, city attorneys, and senior staff navigated the immediate aftermath.

The Spotlight: A hero murdered, his family in pain, and his killer on the run | 'Please help us'
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A Coast Guard rescue pilot who spent his life saving lives murdered in a random shooting.   What Major Crimes detectives say they need to identify his killer.    Plus, as fast as deputies crack down on drive-by shooters and road rage suspects pointing guns at drivers, judges refuse to set high bail amounts despite their danger to the public.   And, how a prostitution crack-down on Aurora Ave in Seattle led to multiple arrests when a 'John' was held against his will, threatened and robbed. 

WA salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts leaves 13 sick

A Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts has left 13 people sick in Washington, and two hospitalized, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

Lindsay Clancy's lawsuit against medical providers will continue, attorneys say

The lawsuit accuses Lindsey Clancy’s doctors of failing to diagnose her with bipolar disorder and prescribing medications that "exacerbated her condition and precipitated a severe psychotic break."

Ex-NFL player, analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in assault case

Former NFL player and sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial, stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records.

WSDOT warns of busy Labor Day weekend traffic, major events across WA

Labor Day weekend travel is expected to be busy as Washingtonians try to squeeze in one last trip before the fall really kicks into gear.

What happens next after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case?

After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children.

Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say

Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.

FBI offers $150K reward for Tacoma, WA, store owner in $600K SNAP fraud scheme

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for a Tacoma grocery store owner who allegedly fled to India after a SNAP benefits fraud scheme.

Feds charge ICE agent with lying about Minneapolis shooting: Report

The Department of Justice is charging ICE agent Christian Castro with making false statements connected to the shooting of a Venezuelan in Minneapolis in January, the Associated Press reports.

Woman in critical condition following North Seattle shooting

A 20-year-old woman is in critical condition after a shooting in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood Thursday night.

Georgia donkey owner takes legal action as state investigates killing

An attorney for Polk County farmer Hannah Israel has sent at least one cease-and-desist letter over alleged online conduct following the death of her donkey, HeeHaw.

Family of Chelan Hills Fire arson suspect speaks out
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The family of the 18-year-old accused of helping start the deadly Chelan Hills Fire of July 4, 2026, is speaking out against the Douglas County Sheriff's allegations.

Family of Kent, WA teen arrested in Chelan Hills Fire investigation speaks out

Some of Michael Yakimov's family and friends are speaking out after the Douglas County Sheriff named the 18-year-old as a suspect in the Chelan Hills Fire.