Fuel Shock Slams Alaska Air, Leaves Seattle Flyers Bracing for Higher Bills
Alaska Air Group logged a $76 million GAAP net loss in the second quarter after a sudden spike in fuel prices torpedoed what executives say would have been a solidly profitable spring. The Seattle-based carrier said its economic fuel cost ran about $4.43 per gallon, adding roughly $600 million to expenses for the perio
NASA Photo Puts Seattle in the Spotlight—And Jimothy the Raccoon Steals the Show
NASA just posted a photo of Seattle taken from space — and somehow, Jimothy made it into the shot.
Police investigating body found in north Seattle woods
The Seattle Police Department is investigating a body found in the woods Thursday afternoon.
The 10 most popular U.S. cities for house hunters on the move in 2026
A record share of home shoppers searched outside their own city in Q1. Redfin ranked the 10 destinations that attracted the most new buyers. Buying a home in the city you already live in has become a financial stretch for a growing number of Americans, and more of them are responding by looking somewhere else entirely.
Governor names ‘Jimothy’ as Washingtonian of the Day
OLYMPIA, Wash. — "Jimothy," a beloved raccoon with short spine syndrome, has taken Seattle — and the world — by storm. Now, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is bestowing a new accolade upon the controversially cute critter. Video of the raccoon scurrying across a Ballard backyard surfaced online...
Seattle City Light customers hit with rate hikes
Seattle City Light customers will soon be charged more for their electric bills. A newly approved 9.5% rate hike is on the books. Starting in January 2027, you will pay about $10 more per month for your electric bill. In 2028, that rate will increase again. Seattle Councilmember Maritza Rivera...
Kirkland police arrest suspect in $500K regional organized retail theft case
KIRKLAND, Wash. — A months-long investigation into organized retail theft across the Puget Sound region led Kirkland police to a suspect they believe stole an estimated $500,000 in fragrance products and other merchandise from stores in multiple jurisdictions, including businesses in Kirkland. Detectives with the Kirkl
Kirkland Cops Bust Suspected Kingpin in $500K Puget Sound Perfume Heists
Kirkland police say detectives have hauled in a suspect they believe was running a months-long regional organized retail theft operation that cleaned out hundreds of thousands of dollars in perfume and other merchandise. The arrest followed a search warrant at a Kent residence and the discovery of a large stash of prod
WDFW: Oregon man illegally caught, wrestled sharks in Pierce County
An Oregon man faces ten counts after allegedly catching and wrestling legally protected sharks in Pierce County.
WA city with the highest sales tax faces budget deficit
A growing number of cities in our state are facing budget deficits.
