Video captures deadly Longview chemical implosion
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Newly acquired video captures the moment a chemical tank imploded at a Longview paper mill, killing 11 workers and injuring eight others.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to skip upcoming recall petition hearing

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says she will not personally attend an upcoming civil court hearing regarding a petition to recall her from office, opting to be represented by legal counsel.

Bellevue office building fire triggers large response
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Bellevue firefighters extinguished a large office building fire on Wednesday, triggering road closures and a multi-department response.

Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story

A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened.

Seattle teachers prepared to strike if no contract agreement is made

Seattle Public Schools students may face a delayed start to the upcoming academic year if staff and the district fail to reach an agreement on a new contract before September 1.

Man found shot in Seattle's Roxhill Park, police investigating

Seattle police are investigating after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds at Roxhill Park on Wednesday.

Renton, WA Flock cameras on hold as city plans virtual town hall

A contentious debate at Renton City Hall has left the future of automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras in question, but residents will soon have a chance to weigh in directly

Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary

A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison. 

Montana boy killed after being flung from carnival ride operating with missing restraints, lawsuit alleges

A 13-year-old boy was killed last month after being thrown from a Yo Yo carnival ride in Montana, according to a lawsuit alleging that carnival workers failed to follow safety protocols and operated the ride despite several missing seats and restraints.

FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’

A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.

Flawed data in Seattle's ‘LEAD’ diversion program prompts calls for audit

A diversion program that originated in Seattle and replicated across the country is coming under fire, with allegations that its foundational metric is false.

Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China

The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.

Manhunt expands for armed woman after Massachusetts police officer found dead

A woman connected to a veteran Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer remained at large Wednesday as authorities continued searching for her following the officer’s death inside their home.

Seattle tech job cuts continue as TikTok lays off 75 in Bellevue

In an email sent to the Washington State Employment Security Department, TikTok said it will be laying off 75 employees from its Bellevue facility in Lincoln Square North.

How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary

A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say.

Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market

Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers.

Amtrak service between Seattle, Portland resumes

Following multiple extensions, the suspension of Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle and Portland has officially ended.