World Cup crowds are rewriting Sound Transit’s ridership record books

FIFA World Cup matches are driving record-breaking ridership on Sound Transit's light rail system, with the agency shattering single-day boarding records twice in one week.

Whidbey Island, WA fireworks blast destroys homes, injures 5

A massive explosion triggered by hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks destroyed multiple homes and injured five people on Whidbey Island on Wednesday afternoon.

Bellevue, WA tech bloodbath: Sony guts 292 Bungie jobs

Sony is laying off 292 Bungie employees at its Bellevue headquarters, as the video game developer undergoes restructuring.

Seafair updates ticketing, entry rules for 4th of July at Seattle's Gas Works Park

Attendees planning to watch the 4th of July fireworks at Gas Works Park must secure a free ticket in advance, as entry is limited and strictly first-come, first-served.

Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later

Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.

AG Brown: Federal judge halts Trump’s push to create federal voter list

A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.

Seattle braces for anticipated Egypt vs. Iran World Cup Pride Match Day

Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play a World Cup group stage match at the Seattle Stadium on Friday. The timing of the match coincides with Seattle's annual Pride weekend, prompting local organizers to designate it as a "Pride Match."

Police seek 3 suspects in Bonney Lake, WA Home Depot theft

Bonney Lake police need help identifying three men suspected of shoplifting expensive equipment from a Home Depot in late April.

Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains

A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.

Harry Todd Park shooting: 2 teens injured in Lakewood, WA

Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people following a fight at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood on Wednesday night.

TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport

TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.

Fremont Fridays returns for sixth season with local live music and art
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Fremont Fridays returns with a massive 12-week free music and arts festival starting tomorrow. The community event features 156 chosen artists, six stages, and a silent disco running from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing

Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.

Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run crash near Mill Creek, WA

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian near Martha Lake Thursday morning.