Tacoma police impound vehicle that may have fatally struck WSP trooper
The second vehicle that may have fatally struck a Washington State Patrol trooper in Tacoma Friday night before driving off was impounded, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the on-ramp on state Route 509 near Port of Tacoma Road after one vehicle struck a trooper who was investigating an unrelated...
Drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme return to Seattle to sleigh the holidays
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are back in their chosen home of Seattle for "The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show." The two drag queens are bringing their flashy costumes to the Moore Theatre in downtown Seattle Dec. 23-24 and 26-28. In an interview with KUOW, BenDeLaCreme (the stage persona of Benjamin...
Flooding impacts on WA salmon population
The impact of Washington's recent flooding just beginning to surface, and that includes the state's salmon population.
King County Sheriff’s Office seizes $2 million in drugs tied to the Sinaloa cartel
SEATTLE — In a significant blow to the Sinaloa Cartel Network, the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) Precinct Four Special Emphasis Team has successfully executed another drug bust, and photos show the seizure of drugs and cash. The operation, which the department called "Operation Eastbound and Down – The...
Bellevue woman’s death deemed suspicious, now investigated as a homicide
The Bellevue Police Department says it’s now investigating the death of a 27-year-old woman as a homicide.
Man allegedly sets fire outside First Hill apartment building, assaults officers
A 29-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning for alleged arson and assaulting officers, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD).
Windstorm to hit southwest WA Wednesday morning before spreading across Puget Sound
A rapidly developing wind storm was gearing up off the northern California coast late Tuesday afternoon and is forecast to track northward along the Pacific Northwest coast through Wednesday. Forecast guidance concerning this storm has been varied, yet it is starting to come together for a more solid solution. What...
New poll finds more support for lower DUI limit in Washington
WASHINGTON STATE — A proposal to lower the DUI limit in Washington is expected to be back before lawmakers within a few weeks, this time with more public support, advocates say. A new public opinion survey from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and AAA found that 72% of respondents...
Seattle-bound flight returns to Sacramento airport after crew reports bird strike
Crew members of flight 2026 reported a bird strike not long after the flight took off from the Sacramento airport, Alaska Airlines said on Tuesday.
Seattle is number one with millennials in the US
Seattle's seen a major shift, with millennials now making up nearly a third of its residents. What does that mean for the city's vibe?
