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Washington's own Brandi Carlile has been honored as one of TIME Magazine’s 2026 Women of the Year, joining a prestigious group of 16 global leaders.

Amazon confirmed Friday it now employs about 49,000 people in its hometown, Seattle. That's down from a peak of 60,000 in 2020.

A 16-year-old Seattle boy is facing charges for allegedly shooting up a pizza parlor early Thursday, sending multiple people “running and ducking for their lives,” before trying to steal a rideshare car, police said. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 1400 block of...

SEATAC, Wash. — The Pancake Chef in SeaTac opened in 1959. After closing in the fall of 2025, the diner has new ownership and a familiar feel that's drawing regulars back through its doors. Sarbjit Singh, the restaurant's new owner, said the warm reception from longtime customers has meant...

A Seattle man found his stolen bike listed on an online marketplace and called 911. That led police to a Kirkland apartment. At the apartment, officers found the bike, along with drugs, guns, and cash. They subsequently arrested two wanted felons. “Along with the bike, they got fentanyl, meth, cash,...

After more than a decade of service, the Snoqualmie Police Department will hand off police services in North Bend this spring. Under the September 2025 Police Services Interlocal Agreement between the City of North Bend and the City of Snoqualmie, the King County Sheriff’s Office will begin serving as North Bend’s...

A routine sentencing hearing in King County Superior Court came to an abrupt halt Friday when 28-year-old Gabriel Vargas-Garcia broke down in tears and could not continue. The judge called a roughly 15-minute recess, then ultimately pushed the hearing to next Tuesday. Vargas-Garcia is awaiting sentencing in the 2022...

The woman was found at around 6:30 on Saturday in the car, slumped over while it was running.

America runs on sandwiches. From towering pastrami stacks to crispy hoagies stuffed with fresh ingredients, there is a sandwich shop for every craving and every corner of the country. Whether you grew up near a legendary deli or discovered your favorite sub spot on a road trip, these places have...

REDMOND, Wash. — A "determined beaver" sparked an unusual police response in Redmond earlier this week. The Redmond Police Department posted on X describing the scenario, with some humor, saying officers responded to a report of a "suspicious subject" described as a "determined beaver" trying to cross the road near...