WA's millionaires tax will likely appear on November ballot

It appears the so-called "millionaires tax" will be appearing on the November ballot, Governor Bob Ferguson acknowledged.

Sound Transit board approves lines to West Seattle, Tacoma, but not Ballard
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A plan to add a Sound Transit light rail station in Ballard is not happening, but West Seattle, Tacoma and Everett will be getting connections, the board approved Thursday.

Sound Transit Board votes to expand light rail to West Seattle, Tacoma, not Ballard

The Sound Transit Board has passed a motion for the future ST3 light rail expansion plan to add lines in West Seattle, Everett and Tacoma, but not Ballard.

Massive chemical flush underway in Longview
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On the second day of recovery following what the governor called the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern state history, the Department of Ecology is flushing a massive 500,000-gallon toxic chemical spill away from Longview's water supply.

Mass casualty drill held at Big Four ice caves
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First responders from the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office and several local agencies participated in a large-scale mass casualty drill simulating a deadly collapse at the Big Four Ice Caves near Granite Falls.

Crews recover remains of 6 of 9 workers missing after WA chemical tank rupture
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Crews have recovered six of nine workers missing and presumed to be dead after a chemical tank rupture in Washington state. The total death toll is 11, including three who are still missing. It’s one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades.

Eight dead in Longview chemical implosion
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Eight people are dead and three remain missing after a massive chemical implosion at a Longview facility. Rescue teams face chest-deep water and a caustic "white liquor" that is so corrosive it is eating through their personal protective equipment. The EPA is actively monitoring the area after 500,000 gallons of the material seeped into nearby neighborhood dikes.

8 dead, 3 still missing after Longview, WA chemical implosion

The chemical tank explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview has killed eight people, and three workers remain missing.

Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline

A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."

Tacoma, WA college student detained after mass shooting threats, shotgun seized

A college student from Tacoma is in the hospital and was served with an extreme risk protection order after authorities say he threatened a mass shooting.

Dallas gas explosion at apartment complex leaves 3 dead, sends multiple others to hospital

A suspected gas explosion and fire were reported on Thursday at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Officials confirmed that at least three people were killed in the explosion, including a child.

Remains found in 1992 disappearance case as husband, mother-in-law charged

Human remains believed to be connected to the decades-old disappearance of Anna Manning have been discovered in Boyle County, Kentucky, authorities said.

Is Mark Zuckerberg in Seattle? Here’s what we know

What we know about the vessel’s arrival, Zuckerberg’s whereabouts and the tense timing surrounding the appearance of one of the world's most expensive private boats.

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting

On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.

David Rush: Ex‑CIA official’s booking photo released in government gold‑bars theft case

Officials have released the booking photo of David Rush, a former senior CIA official with top‑secret clearance who is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and storing them in his Virginia home.