Voters officially name newborn baby gorilla in National Smithsonian Zoo contest
The votes have been tallied, and the newborn baby gorilla at The National Smithsonian Zoo has officially been dubbed Zahra, the zoo announced via their Twitter Friday.
Found alive: How a 10-year-old girl survived 24 hours alone in the Washington woods
The young girl shared her ordeal with her family and rescuers, recounting that she had become separated from the group as they were returning to a footbridge over the Cle Elum River and couldn't find her way back alone.
Pallbearer killed at 10-year-old DC girl's funeral remembered as loving father
The 30-year-old man who was killed at 10-year-old Arianna Davis’ funeral service on Tuesday leaves behind a child around the same age as the one he was trying to help bury.
Hundreds of Amazon workers protest company's climate impact, return-to-office mandate
Telling executives to “strive harder,” hundreds of corporate Amazon workers protested what they decried as the company's lack of progress on climate goals and an inequitable return-to-office mandate during a lunchtime demonstration at its Seattle headquarters Wednesday.
1-year-old dies after being left in hot car outside Puyallup hospital, police say
A 1-year-old child died after being accidentally left in a car on May 24 outside of Good Samaritan Hospital, according to Puyallup police.
Washington man missing for 5 days found alive inside truck in ravine
Crews said the truck left the roadway and traveled 150 feet down a steep and heavily-wooded ravine before coming to a rest on its wheels.
Mount St. Helens erupted 43 years ago Thursday: Here's how it unfolded
While the most devastating acts from the eruption of Mt. St. Helens occurred on May 18, 1980, scientists began getting an inkling something was up a little more than two months before the eruption. The USGS released a day-by-day rundown reliving those anxiety-ridden weeks.
Commanders deal done: Snyders agree to sell team to Josh Harris-led group
The deal is done! Dan and Tanya Snyder, the Washington Commanders co-owners, have reached an agreement to sell the franchise to a group led by Chevy Chase native Josh Harris.
Denali National Park officials say 2 missing climbers likely triggered avalanche, fell down mountain
The search continues for two missing climbers on a mountain inside Alaska’s Denali National Park after the duo failed to check back in following their climb last week.
Search for missing climbers continues at Alaska's Denali National Park
Aerial and limited ground searches were underway Monday in Alaska for two overdue mountain climbers whose last known tracks disappeared at the site of an avalanche, officials said.
Bryan Kohberger seen in new bodycam video as Washington State University releases additional videos, documents
Bryan Kohberger is seen pushing back at a Washington State University police officer after an October traffic stop in newly released bodycam video made public Thursday evening, giving a new glimpse at the prior life of a suspected quadruple murderer.
Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act; Gov. Inslee calls special session
Gov. Jay Inslee is calling lawmakers back to work after they rejected a bill setting out a new statewide drug policy, putting Washington on the brink of decriminalizing possession of fentanyl and other drugs while also depriving it of much-needed investments in public health.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek 4th term
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he would not seek re-election after serving three terms as governor: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch."
Teen killed after eye gets impaled during PE class in 'tragic accident'
School officials said 16-year-old Brayden Bahme was in P.E. class when the gruesome, freak accident occurred.
Robbie Ray needs surgery, will miss rest of season for Mariners
Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray will miss the rest of the season for the Seattle Mariners as he needs surgery to address a flexor tendon injury.
Washington becomes 10th state to enact semi-automatic rifle ban, law effective immediately
The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.
Avalanche's Cale Makar suspended one playoff game for hit on Kraken's Jared McCann
The NHL is suspending Colorado defenseman Cale Makar for one playoff game after a hit on Seattle's leading scorer Jared McCann.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
Washington State University rocked by second campus death
Washington State University has recorded its second death on campus so far in 2023, months after former student Bryan Kohbeger was accused of murdering four students.
Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp charged with assault in Tacoma Mall parking lot shooting
Pierce County prosecutors charged former Seattle SuperSonic Shawn Kemp with first-degree assault after exchanging gunfire last month in the Tacoma Mall parking lot.