Smoke chokes West Coast as wildfire deaths keep climbing
Wildfire smoke that posed a health hazard to millions choked the West Coast on Saturday as firefighters battled deadly blazes that obliterated some towns and displaced tens of thousands of people, the latest in a series of calamities this year.
1-year-old child killed, parents severely burned while fleeing Cold Springs Canyon fire
A one-year-old child was killed and his parents severely burned while the family was trying to escape Washington state's largest wildfire on Wednesday.
Washington 'firestorm' destroys 80% of small town as wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest
Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest.
Portland protests continue as demonstrations reach 100 consecutive days
As unrest continues in Portland amid 100 straight days of protests, authorities released additional court documents late Friday detailing the moments before the slaying of a right-wing protester last weekend.
Suspect in Portland protest killing dies in hail of gunfire; documents reveal new details
Both the suspect in the slaying of the right-wing protester in Portland, Oregon last weekend and the victim had handguns when their confrontation started amid dueling street demonstrations, according to court documents made public Friday.
Suspect in Portland fatal shooting has been killed in Washington
A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week after a caravan of Donald Trump backers rode through downtown was killed Thursday as investigators moved in to arrest him.
Trump targets Seattle, Portland, NYC, DC by threatening federal funding for ‘anarchist’ cities
President Trump threatened the federal funding for Seattle, Portland, New York City, and Washington as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions” that he claims have “permitted violence and the destruction of property” during recent protests.
'This is a humanity issue': Seahawks cancel training camp practice, Carroll calls for social justice
The Seattle Seahawks canceled their Saturday training camp practice and called for everyone to register to vote as athletes continue demanding social justice across America.
Man arrested in case of human remains found in suitcase on West Seattle beach
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two people whose remains were found in a suitcase on a West Seattle beach.
Stash of beer and chewing gum found among 1970s era library shelving
Crews cleaning out a library come across a decades-old stash in Walla Walla, Washington.
State agriculture department captures first male Asian giant hornet detected in the U.S.
The first male Asian giant hornet in Washington state and the first in the U.S. has been captured, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best to resign following department cuts
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best will resign after the Seattle City Council voted to slash the department’s budget.
CAPTURED: Statewide search ends for suspect in vicious attack of 72-year-old veteran in Kent
The search is over for WMW Capture #1166, 35-year-old suspect, Cody P. Hansen. Spokane Police received an anonymous tip Friday evening of Hansen's whereabouts at a local residence. Police arrested him Saturday morning at the address given to police, where his car was also found. Hansen was transported and booked into the Spokane County jail as he waits to be transferred to King County, Spokane Police said.
Washington teens hailed as heroes for saving deputy's life
The King County Sheriff's Office is honoring five young men after coming to the rescue of one of its deputies.
'It's a miracle': Maple Valley teen 'Gia' Fuda found alive nine days after her disappearance
Search and rescue crews found the missing teen Saturday, nine days after her disappearance.
Washington state dams will not be removed to save salmon
The decision thwarts the desires of environmental groups that fought for two decades to breach the structures.
Seattle mayor says federal agents have demobilized, left city
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Tuesday she had received confirmation that U.S. agents had left the area after being sent to Seattle last week to protect federal buildings amid lingering unrest over the police killing of George Floyd.
Seattle police declare riot after 20-plus officers injured, 'explosive' fires set in Capitol Hill
Police declared a riot Saturday afternoon after another day of peaceful protest was hijacked by looters who injured 21 police officers, lit "explosive" fires and caused widespread damage in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
'Get off of her!' Good Samaritans intervene as DUI suspect tries to choke King County deputy
A King County deputy has a group of young men to thank for intervening when a DUI suspect tried to choke her.
SPD releases body cam footage of Sunday's riots in Seattle
Seattle city leaders say they're concerned that Sunday's riots will be used as a reason for the Trump administration to send federal agents to Seattle and other major cities.