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There were over 10,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel battling blazes nationwide. Firefighters issue warning as massive US wildfire rages on despite rainfall: 'The benefits will be short-lived' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Gov. Bob Ferguson has launched a campaign to increase the number of students who complete free applications for federal student aid to attend college and other education programs after high school. Nearly half of Washington households qualify for the financial aid, but Washington consistently ranks in the bottom...

William Westlake Walker, a former King County resident, celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 on the shores of Angle Lake, where he made the incredible discovery of two Native American canoes 36 years before. Friends and neighbors gathered at the Angle Lake RV Park on Saturday evening...

(CNN) - More than 3,000 pounds of ready-to-eat seafood sold at Costco are being recalled due to a potential listeria contamination. The recall affects Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke, which was sold at Costco deli stations in more than 30 states. The products have a sell by date of Sept. 22.

For decades, common wisdom held that earning a bachelor’s degree would guarantee a high-paying career. Higher education does still seem to be an advantage: A college graduate’s average annual salary of $60,000 in 2024 is roughly $20,000 more than that of a high school graduate, and those with bachelor’s degrees can...

FOLLOWUP: In a follow-up to our earlier report that did not identify the location, police have confirmed the Burien restaurant where a drug trafficking suspect was accused of selling narcotics in its parking lot was El Pique Peruvian & Mexican Restaurant. The suspect was arrested after a multi-city investigation,...

The man shot and killed in his SUV at 10th and Pike Wednesday night has been identified. The King County Medical Examiner says that 26-year-old Robert Fleeks died of multiple gunshot wounds in the 9:30 PM slaying. CHS reported here on the shooting as SPD was collecting evidence in the...

Baristas, elected officials, and community supporters are planning to rally at Seattle's Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Monday at 12 p.m., demanding a fair contract.

SEATTLE — A plant-based substance marketed as a natural energy booster is concerning Washington's poison center. The substance, known as "kratom," is an herbal supplement that's often sold in convenience stores and gas stations. Kratom has been used medicinally and recreationally for centuries. "Kratom is derived...

Police are used to chasing suspects, but this weekend, Kent police responded to a not-so-typical call.