US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

Seattle-based Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs in latest round of layoffs

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it plans to lay off 16,000 workers across the company, the biggest round of layoffs since 2023.

Car crashes off I-5, police activity in Snohomish County
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A large police presence was on scene of a crash in Snohomish County Tuesday night, though it's unclear what led up to the crash, or if a chase preceded it.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound calling for mentors

January is National Mentoring Month, but here in our backyard, hundreds of children are still waiting for a role model to step up.

Mother, son found dead inside Pierce County home
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Pierce County authorities have launched an investigation after two bodies were found inside a Key Peninsula home on Tuesday.

Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities

According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.

2 people, dog found dead in Pierce County, WA homicide investigation

Pierce County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide after two people and a dog were found dead inside a Key Center home Tuesday afternoon.

Spokane, WA woman arrested for threatening to kill Minnesota FBI agent

Federal agents arrested a Spokane woman accused of threatening to kill a federal law enforcement officer and the officer’s family.

ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz met with Border Czar Tom Homan, Trump comments

Some federal agents are expected to begin leaving Minnesota on Tuesday as leadership of immigration operations in the Twin Cities changes. Find live updates on ICE operations here.

Judge threatened to bring ICE head to MN over noncompliance with court orders

A federal judge threatened to bring the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Minnesota this week because of the government's noncompliance with court orders.

Seattle council chair calls for DHS to halt federal operations in cities

Seattle City Council member Bob Kettle called for DHS to halt federal law enforcement operations in cities nationwide, citing concerns about public safety, leadership and accountability.

Snohomish County, WA conducts annual point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness

Snohomish County officials began their annual effort Tuesday to count every person experiencing homelessness across the region, a data-collection process required to secure vital state and federal funding.