Budget the 'dominating' topic during Washington's legislative session
Washington lawmakers began the 2026 legislative session on Monday, facing a $2.3 billion budget shortfall in a proposed $79 billion two-year plan.
Washington lawmakers began the 2026 legislative session on Monday, facing a $2.3 billion budget shortfall in a proposed $79 billion two-year plan.
Businesses in Seattle’s Pioneer Square gear up for Seahawks playoff game
Pioneer Square businesses say the Seahawks vs 49ers game is expected to bring large crowds and a much-needed boost in foot traffic.
Pioneer Square businesses say the Seahawks vs 49ers game is expected to bring large crowds and a much-needed boost in foot traffic.
WA man sentenced to 32 years for brutal stabbing of Kirkland woman
A Kirkland man was sentenced to 32 years in prison for a violent stabbing attack on a woman in 2019.
A Kirkland man was sentenced to 32 years in prison for a violent stabbing attack on a woman in 2019.
What to know about Demond Williams Jr. situation at University of Washington
Tracy Ford, owner of Ford Sports Performance in Tukwila, WA, who has worked with football players from youth leagues all the way up to the NFL, weighed in on the Demond Williams Jr situation at UW and the bigger picture of what high school and collegiate athletes have to deal with in this new age of NIL.
Tracy Ford, owner of Ford Sports Performance in Tukwila, WA, who has worked with football players from youth leagues all the way up to the NFL, weighed in on the Demond Williams Jr situation at UW and the bigger picture of what high school and collegiate athletes have to deal with in this new age of NIL.
Here's why the Blue Angels are in Seattle
Here's why the Blue Angels are in Seattle ahead of the 2026 Boeing Seafair Air Show.
Here's why the Blue Angels are in Seattle ahead of the 2026 Boeing Seafair Air Show.
Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state
Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.
Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.
Man shot by Border Patrol in Portland, OR, faces charges for ramming federal vehicle
The DOJ said the man who was shot by Border Patrol in Portland last week has suspected ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, and now faces federal charges.
The DOJ said the man who was shot by Border Patrol in Portland last week has suspected ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, and now faces federal charges.
Man dead after car crash in Port Orchard, WA, authorities investigating
Kitsap County officials are investigating after a man was killed in a car crash south of Port Orchard, Washington on Friday.
Kitsap County officials are investigating after a man was killed in a car crash south of Port Orchard, Washington on Friday.
Rapper Boosie Badazz sentenced for gun possession, avoids jail time
The entertainer’s sentence was linked to his arrest in California in 2023.
The entertainer’s sentence was linked to his arrest in California in 2023.
Tacoma's Spud's Pizza hit by repeated break-ins after fire
A fire-damaged Tacoma pizza institution has been broken into at least five times, with vandals stealing inventory and irreplaceable memorabilia as the owner faces insurance challenges.
A fire-damaged Tacoma pizza institution has been broken into at least five times, with vandals stealing inventory and irreplaceable memorabilia as the owner faces insurance challenges.
Lego reveals Pokémon sets for first time ever
Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.
Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.
WA legislative session: Budget, millionaire income tax, flood relief, ICE protection
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
Protests across US after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Protesters across the United States are calling for accountability after the deadly shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Thousands participated in Seattle and Western Washington.
Protesters across the United States are calling for accountability after the deadly shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Thousands participated in Seattle and Western Washington.
Seattle apartment fire victims frustrated after firefighters initially sent to wrong address
Seattle firefighters rescued a woman from a burning apartment or condominium complex in Beacon Hill as residents were forced to leave the burning building.
Seattle firefighters rescued a woman from a burning apartment or condominium complex in Beacon Hill as residents were forced to leave the burning building.
Thousands attend ‘ICE Out For Good’ rally in Seattle
Local leaders, including Mayor Wilson and King County Executive Zahilay, spoke to a crowd of thousands on Capitol Hill following the deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota.
Local leaders, including Mayor Wilson and King County Executive Zahilay, spoke to a crowd of thousands on Capitol Hill following the deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota.
Seattle firefighter, Beacon Hill resident injured by fire at apartment complex
Two people were hospitalized, and two cats died in a fire at a two-alarm apartment complex in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Two people were hospitalized, and two cats died in a fire at a two-alarm apartment complex in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Seattle weather: Coastal winds, heavy mountain rain
High snow levels and rising river levels will continue as rounds of rain sweep into areas across western Washington through Monday.
High snow levels and rising river levels will continue as rounds of rain sweep into areas across western Washington through Monday.
Washington lawmakers open 2026 session with budget gap, millionaire tax in focus
Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins Monday as Gov. Bob Ferguson and state lawmakers from both parties prepare for a 60-day session dominated by budget challenges.
Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins Monday as Gov. Bob Ferguson and state lawmakers from both parties prepare for a 60-day session dominated by budget challenges.
WA crews complete Highway 2 emergency repairs along Stevens Pass
After weeks and weeks of closures, partial openings, pilot car restrictions and more hurdles along Highway 2, crews have completed emergency repair work, restoring traffic flow to the Stevens Pass area.
After weeks and weeks of closures, partial openings, pilot car restrictions and more hurdles along Highway 2, crews have completed emergency repair work, restoring traffic flow to the Stevens Pass area.
Seattle weather: Rainy End to the Weekend
An atmospheric river arrives on Sunday with a soggy end to the weekend. Rainfall amounts will range from 2–5" in the mountains, 1–3" possible along the coast and about 1" in the Puget Sound lowlands. Rain will be moderate to heavy with gusty winds at times.
An atmospheric river arrives on Sunday with a soggy end to the weekend. Rainfall amounts will range from 2–5" in the mountains, 1–3" possible along the coast and about 1" in the Puget Sound lowlands. Rain will be moderate to heavy with gusty winds at times.