At least 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical implosion at Longview, WA facility

One person is confirmed dead and nine others are unaccounted for after a major chemical implosion at pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington.

How Mount St. Helens eruption transformed volcanic monitoring in WA

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Three King County, WA residents monitored for rare Andes hantavirus

Three King County residents are being monitored after possible exposure to Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Washington man wanted for child sex crimes arrested in Arizona

A man wanted for various child sex crimes-related offenses in Washington state has been arrested in Arizona, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Students, security guard stabbed at Foss High School in Tacoma, WA

Four students are in critical condition after a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington on Thursday afternoon.

Man tries to push victim into train at Seattle light rail station: docs

A 26-year-old man is charged with second-degree attempted murder for allegedly trying to push a man in front of a passing train at a Seattle light rail station.

Two states set new record high for gas prices

Fuel prices in two U.S. states have surged to an all-time high as the national average cost per gallon has risen in the weeks following the conflict in Iran.

WA man booked into jail for 98th time after high-speed chase

Deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia, Washington.

Married teacher allegedly admits to having sexual relationship with student

A Washington state teacher was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student, according to law enforcement.

Fugitive hides under bed before US Marshals take him into custody

The United States Marshals Service arrested Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner after he was found hiding underneath a child's bed.