Why does a shocked boy’s face keep appearing in Tacoma? We asked man responsible
Hidden on the side of utility boxes, affixed to alleys and spray-painted on sidewalks around Tacoma is the image of a boy with a shocked look on his face. The face varies in color and size, but the graffiti image of a boy with a wide-eyed expression has become a calling card of sorts in Tacoma’s guerrilla-art scene....
‘Make America Wait Again’ Elon Musk statue visits national park in WA
A 12-foot statue of Elon Musk with the phrase "Make America Wait Again" has appeared in several national parks, including Mount Rainier, as part of a surprise art installation. The anonymous creator says the project is a protest against recent staffing and budget cuts to the National Park Service, not...
Man who allegedly struck and killed pedestrian with RV claims he didn’t remember it
A 74-year-old man who allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian with an RV on July 24 in Skyway, admitted to drinking six beers that night, according to court documents.
Torchlight Parade rolls out smoothly with new Waterfront route and nighttime start
SEATTLE — The classic Seattle summer tradition of the Seafair Torchlight Parade not only took a new route for the first time ever within the city, but also saw a much-awaited return to a nighttime setting for the first time since pre-pandemic - making for a day many locals raved about.
Driver kills 2 in Puyallup, WA, arrested for DUI vehicular homicide
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Three people were involved in a deadly head-on crash in Puyallup on Sunday morning. A mother and daughter have died and one was hospitalized. The roadway was shut down for about four hours. The backstory: — State troopers say the person causing the crash on State Route...
Seattle man allegedly drank 6 beers before RV hit-and-run that pinned woman under truck
SEATTLE — A 74-year-old Seattle man has been arrested in connection to a hit-and-run incident that left a woman pinned beneath the wheel of a truck, where she died from her injuries on the scene. Daniel R. Hayes, 74, was arrested by the King County Sheriff's Office on July...
Seattle and Des Moines Police work together in drive-by shooting suspect arrest
Des Moines PD contacted SPD on Wednesday, saying they had probable cause for a drive shooting suspect who possibly lived in Seattle.
Dog owners celebrate! Sound Transit to allow leashed dogs in 2026, mulling other pets
Dogs will finally be allowed to ride the light rail in 2026 after the Sound Transit Board voted in favor of the furry pets’ inclusion Thursday afternoon. The initial Sound Transit rule only allowed animals accompanied by passengers who were being carried in a crate. Now, following the board’s unanimous vote, dogs on...
Bay Area Commuters Celebrate as Washington State Opens Second Diverging Diamond Interchange Near Snoqualmie
Bay Area commuters have a reason to rejoice as Washington State has opened its second diverging diamond interchange yesterday. The intersection where Interstate 90 meets State Route 18 near Snoqualmie now features a fresh traffic pattern aimed to significantly improve both flow and safety—offering a promising...
Late campaign finance reports and haircuts earn Washington lawmaker an $11K fine
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state Rep. Shaun Scott was fined $11,000 on Thursday for not disclosing properly how much he raised and spent as he ran for office last year, and using campaign funds to pay