WA representative Larry Springer is retiring. Here's what we know

Kirkland residents will soon have new representation in the Washington legislature. Decades-long representative, Larry Springer, has now announced he will not seek reelection in 2026.

Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list

The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.

Arlington man dies after motorcycle crash near Issaquah
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An Arlington man died after crashing his motorcycle on Interstate 90 near Issaquah. Investigators say he lost control and struck a recessed storm drain.

JBLM soldier killed in motorcycle crash near Alder Lake
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A 19-year-old Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier was killed in a motorcycle crash near Alder Lake. Investigators say another motorcycle struck him after he crossed into the other lane.

3 injured at BP refinery in Whatcom County, WA
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Three people were injured at the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Whatcom County. Officials say the incident is under investigation and did not pose a risk to nearby communities.

Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event

President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.

JBLM teen killed while riding motorcycle in Pierce County, WA

A double motorcycle crash has sadly left one JBLM teen dead. The U.S. Army Casualty Office has reached out to his family.

Rally planned to oppose cuts to Ballard light rail project
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Community members are rallying to protect the Ballard light rail project as Sound Transit weighs potential cuts. Officials say a multibillion-dollar funding gap is putting the expansion at risk.

Woman injured in early morning Pioneer Square shooting
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A 26-year-old woman is in critical condition after a shooting early Sunday in Seattle near Occidental Square. Police are investigating what led up to the incident.

Firefighters save dozens from midnight apartment fire in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Dozens of Mountlake Terrace residents had a scary morning on Sunday when a three-story apartment building went up in flames. Firefighters were able to pull off a bold ladder rescue.

Small plane makes emergency landing on SR 14 in Vancouver
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A small plane made an emergency landing on SR 14 in Vancouver, Washington on Saturday. Officials say no vehicles were hit and no one was injured.

Seattle weather: Warmest temperatures this weekend

Another nice day on Sunday as we wrap up the weekend.  A weather system will slide south along the coast on Sunday, but for most of western Washington, it’s more of a "near miss." We’ll keep mostly dry conditions, with a mix of clouds and sun.

Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near where ship, 6 crew members went missing

An overturned ship matching the description of the one that went missing along with six crew members earlier this week has been located, the U.S. Coast Guard reported on Saturday.

Bellevue hosts Earth Fest to celebrate sustainability
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Bellevue’s Earth Fest brought the community together with hands-on activities, live music and environmental education. The annual event highlights sustainability efforts ahead of Earth Day.

Small plane makes emergency landing at Auburn, WA construction site
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A small plane made an emergency landing at a construction site in Auburn after engine trouble. Authorities say the pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries and a passenger was not hurt.

Seattle mayor responds to growing concerns surrounding data center proposals

Big companies reportedly looking to build massive data centers in Seattle have a lot of people talking. Now, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is responding.

These states are drinking less alcohol as habits shift, analysis finds

Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.