Washington state troopers pull over driver who crammed SUV into back of U-Haul
A Washington State Trooper made an unusual traffic stop this week after spotting an SUV crammed into the back of a very small U-Haul.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
Seattle Police: Burglary suspect accidentally shoots himself in the head while fleeing the scene
Seattle Police have arrested a burglary suspect after they say he shot himself in the head while trying to run away from the scene of a break-in in a north Seattle neighborhood.
Wildlife officials warn of invasive frogs spreading in Washington
An invasive species is consuming and competing with native species, and is multiplying in several locations around the Puget Sound region.
Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
Biden visits Seattle on Earth Day: President signs order to protect old-growth forests from fire
President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to press for more action on the environment.
'It's the tree everyone roots for:' Washington's 'Tree of Life' clings to survival against all odds
A tree that has likely stood for dozens, if not hundreds of years along the Washington coast is clinging to survival -- quite literally -- and in the process has become a symbol of perseverance and resilience for the local residents.
Decorated WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday with visit from Air Force commander
James Slaeker, who turned 100 on March 25, has fought in three wars and also flew supplies into West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift crisis.
Single woman throws wedding-gown party with mom who has cancer: Incredible gift of love
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
Suspect identified after 2 SWAT officers shot in Spanaway
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department said two deputies were shot in Spanaway on Tuesday and rushed to St. Joseph Medical Center.
Police: Officers rescue disabled woman trapped in car for 9 days at tow yard
Police rescued a disabled woman who was stuck in a car for nine days after it was towed from a gas station parking lot to a tow yard in Burien.
FAA: 28 planes hit with lasers near SEA this week
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly three dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport within the last three weeks.
Richland Fred Meyer shooting: Suspect accused of killing 1 arrested after manhunt
The suspect in the deadly Richland Fred Meyer shooting has been arrested more than 100 miles away from the scene, police said early Tuesday.
Video shows man attacking woman with baseball bat in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood
The King County Prosecutor’s Office released surveillance video Monday that showed the moment a woman was attacked with a baseball bat last week in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.
Richland Fred Meyer shooting: Police arrest suspect accused of killing 1, injuring another
The man who police say opened fire Monday at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state, that killed one person and injured another, was taken into custody.
Echo Glen escape: 3 of 5 teens taken back into custody
Three of five teen boys who escaped Echo Glen Children's Center are now in custody, the King County Sheriff's Office has confirmed.
Runaway train car travels 16 miles before being stopped in Washington
A runaway train car reached speeds of 50 mph before hitting a hill and slowing down enough for someone to jump on and pull the handbrake.
New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
Center for Covid Control to 'pause' testing nationwide after Washington location shut down
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
Leader of Neo-Nazi threat campaign sentenced to 7 years in prison
The leader of a Neo-Nazi threat campaign aimed at intimidating journalists and Jewish activists in three states was sentenced to 7 years in prison on Tuesday — the longest prison term handed out to the participants in the conspiracy.