Federal Way, WA police shoot 19-year-old man during mental health crisis

A 19-year-old Federal Way man remains in critical condition after being shot by a Federal Way police officer during a mental health crisis on June 24.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

Seattle police investigate shooting near UW campus

Police are investigating a shooting that left at least one person injured near the University of Washington campus early Thursday morning.

Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot

A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting. 

FBI joins expanding search for missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl

The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Seattle firefighters evacuate buildings after gas leak in Madison Park

Firefighters evacuated multiple buildings and cordoned off a two-block area in Seattle’s Madison Park Thursday morning after a gas leak.

Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'

The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Free entry at WA national parks for Fourth of July weekend

Entry fees to all national parks across the United States are being completely waived in celebration of America's 250th birthday.

WA National Park entry fees waived for Fourth of July weekend
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National Parks across Washington state are waiving all entrance fees from Friday through Sunday to celebrate America's 250th birthday, offering a cost-free outdoor option for holiday weekend travelers.

'Lethal' toxin levels close Hood Canal, WA shellfish harvesting

Recreational harvesting for clams, oysters, mussels and scallops is closed throughout Hood Canal and has been expanded to additional areas.

16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'

Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years. 

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake shakes Oak Harbor, WA: Felt around Puget Sound

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck near Oak Harbor Wednesday night was felt by hundreds of people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

USA fans pack Seattle Waterfront for World Cup win
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Major crowds showed out at the Seattle Waterfront to watch the USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina match, cheering on the U.S. before they head back to the Emerald City for the round of 16 match.

Seattle's Chinatown-International District seeks World Cup foot traffic

Business owners and community advocates in Seattle’s CID have seen a sharp drop in sales during the World Cup, and they say persistent public safety issues are keeping international soccer fans away.

Five new Washington laws kick in today
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Five new laws went into effect across Washington on July 1, bringing major changes to traffic fines, retiree benefits, data center taxes, employment background checks, and the state estate tax.

Seattle Chinatown left out of World Cup boom
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Advocates and business owners in Seattle's Chinatown International District are experiencing a 10 to 20% sales loss during the World Cup. They blame ongoing open-air drug dealing and Sound Transit routes for funneling lucrative crowds away from the neighborhood.