Two Massachusetts store owners charged in alleged $7 million SNAP fraud scheme
A police investigation revealed that the store owners were allegedly exchanging SNAP benefits for cash with customers.
A police investigation revealed that the store owners were allegedly exchanging SNAP benefits for cash with customers.
Crews race to restore power on Whidbey Island, WA, after windstorm
Thousand on Whidbey Island remain without power after a fierce windstorm earlier in the week. Winds on Thursday slowed progress, extending restoration times.
Thousand on Whidbey Island remain without power after a fierce windstorm earlier in the week. Winds on Thursday slowed progress, extending restoration times.
2.5-magnitude earthquake measured near Ashford, WA
Seismologists measured a 2.5-magnitude earthquake near Ashford, Washington on Thursday evening.
Seismologists measured a 2.5-magnitude earthquake near Ashford, Washington on Thursday evening.
Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
Donald Trump's name added to Kennedy Center day after renaming vote
Democratic leaders have called the move illegal, and that Congress is the only body that can change the center's name.
Democratic leaders have called the move illegal, and that Congress is the only body that can change the center's name.
Renton, WA police seek public’s help in an apparent road rage crash
Renton police are asking for the public's help for any information or footage regarding an apparent road rage incident from last weekend.
Renton police are asking for the public's help for any information or footage regarding an apparent road rage incident from last weekend.
Greg Biffle's wife sent worrying text message moments before plane crashed
Biffle, his wife, children and others died in the plane crash.
Biffle, his wife, children and others died in the plane crash.
Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University, MIT shootings
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
WA man sentenced to 24 years for murdering Ravensdale dad
The man convicted of killing a Ravensdale dad by running him over in 2023 was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
The man convicted of killing a Ravensdale dad by running him over in 2023 was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
Seattle police search for female suspect in South Jackson Street stabbing
Seattle police are searching for a 21-year-old woman suspected in a stabbing in the Central District Thursday night.
Seattle police are searching for a 21-year-old woman suspected in a stabbing in the Central District Thursday night.
Snow returns to Snoqualmie Pass
After heavy rain left the slopes bare, recent rounds of mountain snow is allowing skiers to hold onto hope.
After heavy rain left the slopes bare, recent rounds of mountain snow is allowing skiers to hold onto hope.
Thousands in WA still without power
Thousands of people are waiting for their lights to turn on after Wednesday's forceful windstorm, with the strongest winds hitting Island County.
Thousands of people are waiting for their lights to turn on after Wednesday's forceful windstorm, with the strongest winds hitting Island County.
Officials offer resources during widespread power outage on WA's Camano Island
Thousands of people in western Washington continued waiting for their power to be restored Friday, after a forceful windstorm tore down trees and ripped power lines on Wednesday.
Thousands of people in western Washington continued waiting for their power to be restored Friday, after a forceful windstorm tore down trees and ripped power lines on Wednesday.
Seattle shop collects donations to give kids skateboards this holiday season
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
The Spotlight: New Year's Murder
A packed New Year's Eve party ends with a young man's killing. Now, detectives are putting the Spotlight back on this murder mystery in hopes someone can identify a suspect in the crowd. And, the DEA's Operation Fentanyl Free America is cracking down on the cartels and the dealers. The changes agents say they are already seeing on the streets and in the smuggled shipments. Plus, meet the identical twin brothers serving and protecting in one Washington city.
A packed New Year's Eve party ends with a young man's killing. Now, detectives are putting the Spotlight back on this murder mystery in hopes someone can identify a suspect in the crowd. And, the DEA's Operation Fentanyl Free America is cracking down on the cartels and the dealers. The changes agents say they are already seeing on the streets and in the smuggled shipments. Plus, meet the identical twin brothers serving and protecting in one Washington city.
Concerns over Mount St. Helens sediment in Cowlitz River
Western Washington leaders are monitoring the Cowlitz River as heavy rain pushes decades-old Mount St. Helens sediment downstream, heightening flood risks.
Western Washington leaders are monitoring the Cowlitz River as heavy rain pushes decades-old Mount St. Helens sediment downstream, heightening flood risks.
Kent mayor says NWS alert worsened panic during levee breach
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says a National Weather Service flash flood warning issued during the Desimone levee breach sowed panic, clogged roads and slowed repair efforts, arguing the alert overstated the immediate risk. City leaders say they had planned targeted evacuation messages before the broad warning prompted traffic jams and confusion.
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says a National Weather Service flash flood warning issued during the Desimone levee breach sowed panic, clogged roads and slowed repair efforts, arguing the alert overstated the immediate risk. City leaders say they had planned targeted evacuation messages before the broad warning prompted traffic jams and confusion.
DEA crackdown yields major fentanyl seizures
President Trump has formally designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating the federal response as the DEA reports sweeping enforcement results in Western Washington. In an interview, Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Dave Reames says Operation Fentanyl Free America seized nearly 100,000 counterfeit pills and 65 kilograms of fentanyl powder in October, which led to 18 arrests.
President Trump has formally designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating the federal response as the DEA reports sweeping enforcement results in Western Washington. In an interview, Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Dave Reames says Operation Fentanyl Free America seized nearly 100,000 counterfeit pills and 65 kilograms of fentanyl powder in October, which led to 18 arrests.
Ongoing WA flooding exposes dangers of Mount St. Helens sediment buildup
Communities downstream from Mount St. Helens face ongoing risks as sediment continues to move through the river system, particularly during heavy rain events.
Communities downstream from Mount St. Helens face ongoing risks as sediment continues to move through the river system, particularly during heavy rain events.