Sound Transit's 2 Line launches March 28 with celebrations in Seattle, Bellevue
Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection opens March 28, linking Seattle and the Eastside by light rail across Lake Washington. Here’s a guide to ribbon-cutting events, first train departure and station celebrations.
Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection opens March 28, linking Seattle and the Eastside by light rail across Lake Washington. Here’s a guide to ribbon-cutting events, first train departure and station celebrations.
VA OIG: Man who founded Veteran organization and scammed VA out of $20 million sentenced to 4 years in prison
An Ohio man will spend the next four years in prison after prosecutors say he scammed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $20 million in fraudulent benefits.
An Ohio man will spend the next four years in prison after prosecutors say he scammed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $20 million in fraudulent benefits.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Nisqually earthquake rocked western Washington 25 years ago
On Feb. 28, 2001 at 10:54 a.m., a 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington, leaving billions of dollars in damages, several hundred people injured. One person died of a heart attack.
On Feb. 28, 2001 at 10:54 a.m., a 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington, leaving billions of dollars in damages, several hundred people injured. One person died of a heart attack.
Nine US Navy sailors in San Diego, another suspect arrested for vicious assault at house party last year
Following a months-long investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), nine U.S. Navy sailors and another suspect have been arrested in connection with a violent assault last year.
Following a months-long investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), nine U.S. Navy sailors and another suspect have been arrested in connection with a violent assault last year.
Tacoma Beer Week starts Friday
More than two dozen local breweries will be taking part in Tacoma Beer Week.
More than two dozen local breweries will be taking part in Tacoma Beer Week.
Man charged with impersonating postal worker in Seattle Bitcoin scheme, assault
A man accused of dressing up as a postal worker, then attacking two people inside their Phinney Ridge home is now officially charged.
A man accused of dressing up as a postal worker, then attacking two people inside their Phinney Ridge home is now officially charged.
Man charged for mail carrier impersonation, assault in Seattle
Police say Ian Alexander Blair is accused of dressing up as a letter carrier, then forcing his way inside a home and then striking a husband and wife inside. He is pictured below.
Police say Ian Alexander Blair is accused of dressing up as a letter carrier, then forcing his way inside a home and then striking a husband and wife inside. He is pictured below.
‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown dies in barn fire: report
Bobby J. Brown, known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s “The Wire," died Wednesday after being caught in a barn fire, according to TMZ.
Bobby J. Brown, known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s “The Wire," died Wednesday after being caught in a barn fire, according to TMZ.
US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
Everett, WA using drone technology to making policing safer
Police in Everett are taking crime-fighting to new heights by incorporating drones into their resources.
Police in Everett are taking crime-fighting to new heights by incorporating drones into their resources.
Patti Jackson is first woman sworn in as Tacoma Police Chief
The City of Tacoma officially has a new chief of police. On Thursday, Patti Jackson was sworn in, becoming the first woman to permanently lead the Tacoma Police Department.
The City of Tacoma officially has a new chief of police. On Thursday, Patti Jackson was sworn in, becoming the first woman to permanently lead the Tacoma Police Department.
$3.3M RV safe lot, tiny home village moving forward in West Seattle
A new $3.3 million RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle, but nearby business owners say they were blindsided by the announcement and worry it could worsen ongoing crime in the area.
A new $3.3 million RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle, but nearby business owners say they were blindsided by the announcement and worry it could worsen ongoing crime in the area.
WA lawmakers advancing bill restricting employers from microchipping workers
With hundreds of bills dying with less than two weeks left before the end of this year’s legislative session, one of the bills advancing has to do with microchipping.
With hundreds of bills dying with less than two weeks left before the end of this year’s legislative session, one of the bills advancing has to do with microchipping.
Fight to reform WA's ‘stunning’ child welfare crisis stalls in Legislature
A push to change Washington's controversial "Keeping Families Together Act" fell short in this year's legislative session.
A push to change Washington's controversial "Keeping Families Together Act" fell short in this year's legislative session.
Skagit Valley tulip bloom could arrive up to 2 weeks early, growers say
Tulip growers in Skagit County say warmer weather could bring this year’s bloom up to two weeks early, as farmers and local businesses prepare for an earlier spring season.
Tulip growers in Skagit County say warmer weather could bring this year’s bloom up to two weeks early, as farmers and local businesses prepare for an earlier spring season.
WA Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for drinking before House committee meeting
Washington state Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologized after admitting he drank alcohol before appearing at a House Appropriations Committee meeting, calling it a “serious mistake for many reasons."
Washington state Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologized after admitting he drank alcohol before appearing at a House Appropriations Committee meeting, calling it a “serious mistake for many reasons."
College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard
A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.
A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.
Teen arrested after shooting at pizza parlor, attempted carjacking in Seattle
A teenage boy was arrested early Thursday after allegedly shooting up a Capitol Hill pizza parlor and attempting to carjack a rideshare driver.
A teenage boy was arrested early Thursday after allegedly shooting up a Capitol Hill pizza parlor and attempting to carjack a rideshare driver.