Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington linked; Hundreds of ballots burned
Police in Oregon and Washington are investigating connected arson incidents at ballot drop boxes that damaged or destroyed hundreds of ballots.
Multiple people found dead, injured near Fall City, WA
King County deputies are investigating an incident that left several people dead near Fall City on Monday morning.
New Boeing proposal on table for striking WA workers
Boeing has a new offer for more than 33,000 workers who have been on strike since September 13. Voting takes place next week.
Raccoon crisis averted: WA woman stops feeding animals, they clear out
A group of more than 100 raccoons surrounding a Poulsbo woman’s home will not be euthanized, as they have started to disperse after the woman stopped feeding them.
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in New York after pilot dies
A Turkish Airlines jetliner headed from Seattle to Istanbul made an emergency landing in New York on Wednesday after the pilot died on board, an airline spokesperson said.
Major McDonald's french fry supplier closes plant in Washington, slashes jobs as inflation continues
A major french fry supplier is cutting jobs as customers continue to count their pennies amid inflated prices at fast-food chains.
Arizona couple accused in Jan. 6 riot following tips to FBI, search warrants
A Phoenix couple is accused of being part of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot in 2021, according to federal court documents. Search warrants were served on their Facebook accounts, cell phone records and email addresses.
Boeing machinists in WA go on strike after rejecting contract offer
Aircraft assembly workers walked off the job early Friday at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere after union members voted overwhelmingly to go on strike and reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over four years.
Green River Killer Gary Ridgway returned to Seattle's King County Jail
Gary Leon Ridgway, known as the Green River Killer, has been booked into the King County Jail, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
WDFW: Man ran over flock of seagulls in WA ‘for fun’
Washington wildlife police are investigating after a man sped along Long Beach last weekend and ran over a flock of seagulls, killing 25 of them.
PETA files complaint at University of Washington's AZ primate facility
PETA has announced they have filed a complaint against a University of Washington primate facility in Mesa, urging an investigation into 49 workplace safety violations at the site.
Seattle police officer caught laughing, joking about woman's death fired
Seattle Police officer Daniel Auderer, who was caught on body camera joking and laughing about the death of a student fatally struck by a patrol car, has been fired from the department.
Child sex crimes suspect arrested in Arizona after spending over a decade on the run, WA sheriff says
A man was arrested in Arizona in connection with a child sex crimes case that allegedly happened over a decade ago, according to sheriff's officials in Washington.
6.4 and 5.4 magnitude earthquakes strike near Vancouver Island
Two sizable earthquakes, 6.4 and 5.4 magnitude, struck near Vancouver Island nearly an hour apart on Thursday morning.
Deputies: Father shoots rideshare driver caught raping his daughter in WA
A rideshare driver was shot multiple times by the father of a woman he allegedly raped while she was “highly intoxicated," deputies say.
New study suggests certain colors you wear could attract mosquitoes to bite
Researchers are looking more closely at mosquito sensory systems, especially their sense of smell, to understand how mosquitoes find food.
William Anders: The astronaut who captured the famous 'Earthrise' photo
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Video shows fiery small plane crash into WA waters near Orcas Island
A former astronaut who was part of the Apollo 8 crew reportedly died as he piloted a plane that crashed into Puget Sound near Orcas Island on Friday.
Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.
2 WA men accused of selling fake Pokémon, sports cards in $2M scheme
Two men from Washington were arrested Thursday for their involvement in selling fake sports and Pokémon trading cards in a $2 million scheme over two years, said the U.S. Attorney's Office.