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Memorial Day Weekend gearing up to be one of region’s biggest travel days
AAA estimates 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – approaching 2005’s record of 44 million travelers.7 days ago
Alleged stalker tried to kidnap teen in front of her parents in Bothell, documents state
Court documents say a girl, 17, was standing with her parents outside an elementary school, when Fernando Rojas allegedly grabbed the teen.7 days ago
‘Very eclectic festival’: Bumbershoot announces its 2024 lineup for Labor Day weekend
The Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival is one of the longest running independent festivals in the world and will celebrate its 51st installment this Labor Day Weekend. And this year, Labor Day is early as the event will be held Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at Seattle Center. Chris Porter, the Bumbershoot music […]8 days ago
Group agrees to disband UW encampment after reaching deal with administration
Protesters who had set up an encampment on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle say they're packing up and going home.12 days ago
Justice Department: Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after crashes
The DOJ determined Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid prosecution after two crashes involving its aircraft.14 days ago
Evasive missing zebra mare recovered in North Bend, is safe
A zebra mare that had been missing and on the loose in the woods since escaping a transport truck Sunday has been caught and she is safe.26 days ago
Charges filed against protesters who shut down I-5 in Seattle
Charges have been filed against six protesters who were involved in the pro-Palestinian protest that shut down I-5 in Seattle on Jan. 6.1 month ago
Washington official dismisses concerns Joe Biden may be left off election ballot
The Washington Secretary of State's office is brushing off concerns President Joe Biden won't be on the state's general election ballot.2 months ago
Is living in the moment causing debt? Tips to curb ‘funflation’
Just as Americans are getting into spring break and ready to revel in summer activities comes a warning about going into debt.2 months ago
Mercer Island residents evacuated due to landslide risk allowed to return home
The residents of around 20 homes in Mercer Island who were evacuated overnight Wednesday were told they could return home Thursday evening.2 months ago
2 teen boys found shot dead around I-5 in Seattle, WSP says
The Washington State Patrol said the boys were shot and found near Interstate 5. One was found Thursday night and the other was found Friday.2 months ago
Mount Vernon fire station burns down, leaves volunteers with a lot of work
It would be easy to make the Lake McMurray firehouse the butt of a joke. The station that burned down.2 months ago
Suspect wearing body armor shot and killed by Pierce County deputies
Two Pierce County deputies were on a routine patrol and ended up shooting and killing a man wearing body armor in Tacoma early Monday.2 months ago
Flooding in Western Wash. possible as front moves through
A strong frontal system will move across Western Washington Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).3 months ago
Gunman shoots at WSDOT workers near Renton for unknown reasons
It is not known why a person fired at a Washington State Department of Transportation road crew near Renton Tuesday night.3 months ago
Everett standoff ends with person in custody after gunshots were fired
One person was taken into custody early Thursday by the Everett Police Department, who had been waiting out a standoff suspect for nearly 12 hours.4 months ago
Over 100 protesters block Seattle’s University Bridge
Protesters from a group called Jewish Voice for Peace Seattle fully blocked Seattle’s University Bridge Thursday afternoon.6 months ago
Pro-Palestinian protesters removed after occupying key UW building
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were physically removed from the University of Washington's Gerberding Hall in Seattle Thursday night.6 months ago
Wind causes power outages across Puget Sound
Windy conditions caused power outages Thursday afternoon across the Puget Sound region, with nearly 20,000 customers without power.7 months ago
‘It does not smell’: Wash. program to use sewage to keep businesses warm
King County is about to heat things up on a pilot program that will use sewage to keep businesses warm this winter.7 months ago
Manhunt continues for Federal Way gunman after Wednesday shooting
Police in Federal Way say a gunman is still on the loose after fatally shooting a man Wednesday night.7 months ago
Police look for solutions to combat student robberies in North Seattle
Seattle Police want the public to be aware of a string of student robberies in North Seattle.7 months ago
Child poverty in Wash. triples in the past two years
Child poverty in our state has nearly tripled since 2021.8 months ago
