Will fall equinox in WA bring northern lights display?

The autumnal equinox is just around the corner for Washingtonians. With this, the likelihood of northern lights displays will increase--though chances remain slim.

Erika Kirk speaks at funeral: Watch and read full transcript

Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, was among those who spoke Sunday at his Arizona memorial service. Here’s what she said.

Damp weather in Seattle to clear by late Sunday

With more than a third of an inch of rain as of earlier this morning at Sea-Tac Airport, this is one of the wettest days in the area since the middle of April! The wet weather will be somewhat short-lived as drier skies return by late Sunday. 

Seattle Storm announce Noelle Quinn won't be returning as head coach

The search for a new Seattle Storm coach is now underway after the team announced their head coach, Noelle Quinn, will not be returning for the 2026 season.

Pet of the Week: Shelby
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Meet our adoptable pet of the week, Shelby, from the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County

Teen accused of making school shooting threats to appear in Pierce County court
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A 13-year-old from Pierce County is set to appear in court Monday on charges related to threatening a school shooting. Sheriff's deputies arrested the teen after seizing 30 to 40 guns and boxes of ammunition from his home, along with evidence he was infatuated with mass shootings.

Expect Pierce County traffic delays during highway construction in Orting, WA

"Expect long delays": A stretch of highway in Orting, Washington is expected to cause difficulty for motorists in some parts of Pierce County this week.

Charlie Kirk's funeral service: Speakers and schedule

High-profile political figures will be speaking at Charlie Kirk’s funeral, including the president and vice president.

Protesters rally outside Seattle ABC affiliate after Jimmy Kimmel pulled off air

Demonstrators gathered outside Seattle’s ABC affiliate KOMO on Saturday to protest the decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air for comments the comedian made about Charlie Kirk’s killing.

Protesters rally in Seattle against network's cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel's show
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Protesters rallied outside a Seattle ABC affiliate to voice their disapproval of the network's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show off the air. The network suspended the host after he made comments about the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Police investigating suspicious death of 12-year-old boy in Tacoma, WA
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Tacoma police are investigating what they are calling a "suspicious death" after a 12-year-old boy was found dead at a home on South Lawrence Street. When rescuers arrived, they found the boy not breathing and unresponsive.

Man hospitalized after shooting at Monroe, WA park
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Monroe police are investigating a shooting at Skykomish River Park after a man with gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital. Police believe a confrontation led to the shooting, and the victim and suspect likely knew each other.

Search for Travis Decker may be over after human remains found near crime scene
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The Chelan County Sheriff said multiple items recovered from a set of human remains were consistent with belonging to Travis Decker, but DNA confirmation is still pending

Seattle Storm Exit Interviews
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The Seattle Storm held their 2025 season exit interviews on Saturday after a first round playoff loss to the Las Vegas Aces.

Group of Everett, WA women accused of theft, hitting boutique owner with car

A terrifying scene unfolded outside a family-run boutique in Everett when a group of women — some carrying children — stole a custom-made quinceañera gown worth thousands of dollars.

Sloppy weather early Sunday in Seattle, warm temperatures for Apple Cup

On this final weekend of summer, we're forecasting dry skies on Saturday with the return of sloppy pockets early Sunday. Earlier Seattle sunsets are on the horizon before clocks “fall back.”

Man drowns after falling into deep ocean pit along Oregon coastline

According to locals, Thor's Well likely began as a sea cave, which collapsed into a giant hole that is estimated to be around 20 feet deep.

Missing elk hunters found dead in Colorado after six-day search

Two elk hunters who went missing in the Colorado wilderness were found dead after a six-day search, authorities said. 

Bear Gulch Fire continues to burn with little containment
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Crews continue to battle the human-caused Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, which has now been burning for almost 3 months with little containment.