WSDA: Invasive, destructive beetle detected in Vancouver, WA

One of the most destructive forest pests in North America has made its way to Washington. Here's what to know.

Washington crime rate drops, but remains last in US for police staffing

An annual report shows crime has declined across the country, including Washington, but behind the positive numbers, the state faces steep challenges regarding public safety.

Starbucks to cut 224 jobs in another round of layoffs

Starbucks, for the second time this year, announced that it will be laying off more than 200 employees. The job cuts come ahead of the company's office opening in Nashville next year.

Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report

Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ.

Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job

A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.

Everett, WA, police arrest man attempting to lure minor at park

Everett police say they recently arrested a man in his 40s after he followed a group of girls around a local park and attempted to get them into his minivan by offering alcohol.

New video shows encounter with pilot after military plane crash in Yakima County, WA

Body camera footage released by local authorities shows a Marine Corps pilot shortly after his F/A-18 crashed into the mountains and he parachuted to safety earlier this summer.

Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use

Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.

2 sent to hospital after DUI crash in Federal Way: WA troopers

Washington State Patrol said a 31-year-old man from Puyallup was arrested on Thursday morning for driving under the influence and crashing his car into a field in Federal Way.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s favorability drops in new poll

Mayor Katie Wilson’s favorability rating fell 20 percentage points to 37% in an August survey commissioned by the Seattle Metro Chamber.

Video shows moments before Renton murder, officer stabbing
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New video shows the moments before a horrific murder in Renton, where the suspect later stabbed an police officer in the eye.

Seattle hasn’t recalled a mayor in 95 years. Here’s who got the boot

As a King County judge weighs a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, city history shows that actually removing a mayor from office has been rare.

Washington's $800K investment in behavioral health yields no results
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Washington lawmakers set aside more than $800,000 for a task force to come up with a 5-year plan to improve behavioral health in Washington state. That was back in 2023, and a 92-page report on the findings has yet to be implemented.

New video captures deadly Longview, WA chemical tank implosion

New video shows the moment a chemical tank imploded at a Longview paper mill in May, killing 11 and injuring eight others.