Power cuts possible for wildfire-prone WA residents over weekend near Chelan, Manson

Residents in Chelan and Manson have been warned their power may be cut in the interest of public safety as weather conditions heading into the weekend are appear likely to spark or spread wildfires across Washington.

Seattle mayor slams former Chief Barnes over search for successor

At a Friday news conference, Mayor Katie Wilson outlined the qualities she seeks in Seattle’s next police chief — priorities she's indicated former Chief Shon Barnes lacked.

Park staff find rabid bat near playground in Renton, WA

A dangerous bat was found near a playground at Gene Coulon Park in Renton this week. Now, health investigators are urging anyone who came into contact with it to seek care.

Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave

Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.

LIVE: Seattle Mayor names Andre Sayles interim police chief

Get real-time updates during Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's Friday press conference with the new interim police chief Andre Sayles.

Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks

Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.

Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims

AI shopping assistants can often detect ‌when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.

Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' director who was the face of the U.S. medical community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer more than 100 questions Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee.  Fauci could now face criminal prosecution for refusing to answer. 

CEO of steel company dies suddenly, just weeks after taking helm

Carpenter Technology CEO Brian Malloy died suddenly just weeks after taking the helm of the specialty materials manufacturer, the company announced Monday.

1.5 million hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of injuries

The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death.

Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks

Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.

Seattle city council blasts Mayor Wilson over sudden exit of police chief

Seattle councilmembers are criticizing Mayor Wilson's decision to ask for Chief Shon Barnes' resignation, both over the decision itself and a troubling lack of communication.

Puyallup, WA man ditches ankle monitor, wanted in armed robbery spree

Tacoma police are searching for a 20-year-old robbery suspect accused of cutting off his GPS ankle monitor and fleeing while awaiting trial.

Tacoma police search for armed robbery suspect
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Tacoma police are asking for the public’s help locating a 20-year-old man accused in multiple armed robbery cases after investigators say he removed his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor and disappeared.

911 calls from WA floatplane crash released
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One week after a Kenmore Air floatplane crashed near Sucia Island, the 911 calls from the moments after the crash have been released.

Who is Andre Sayles? What we know about new interim Seattle police chief

Shon Barnes is out as Seattle Police Chief, Mayor Katie Wilson announced Thursday afternoon, and taking the reins as interim police chief is Andre Sayles.

Seattle mayor Katie Wilson announces resignation of police chief Shon Barnes
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Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has resigned, and Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as the interim chief. Mayor Wilson and Sayles will hold a press conference at City Hall on Friday at 11 a.m. to discuss the transition and the search for a permanent chief.

Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked

A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.