Seattle police find machete, series of drugs while arresting alleged dealers
Seattle police officers say they found a machete and a series of drugs while arresting two people on Tuesday.
Addressing Seattle’s Fentanyl Crisis
The corner of Pine and Third, in the heart of Seattle’s down- town district, is a hub for public drug use. One can often find people hunched. over along the sidewalk in a position known as the “Fentanyl Fold,” suffering the physical effects of opioid abuse. Seattle,...
Police looking for help solving case of teens murdered, found on I-5
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is asking for help solving the double murder of two teens killed over a year ago
Auburn man receives nearly 18-year sentence for hotel murder
A judge sentenced an Auburn man to just under 18 years for the second-degree murder of his girlfriend in 2021 at a Kent hotel. Phillip Jonathan Lopez received a sentence of 17 years and 11 months from King County Superior Court Judge Josephine Wiggs on March 21 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, according...
66 Macy’s stores closing. Three in Washington state
I grew up in the Seattle area. I actually lived in Burien, which I guess is a city, although I've always thought of it as a suburb of Seattle. I remember making the occasional trip with my mom into the city to visit Fredericks & Nelson or the Bon Marche. We would also pop into the big Sears store near downtown Seattle.
Corrosion problem knocks most Amtrak Cascades trains out of service
The years-long process to restore regional intercity rail service and build up train ridership in western Washington and Oregon was dealt a major setback this week when Amtrak suddenly withdrew dozens of train cars from service for emergency repairs. It means the state-supported Amtrak Cascades service is, for now,...
Here’s how many lightning strikes hit Washington during Wednesday’s storm
National Weather Service data showed lightning strikes all over the region, from off the coast to deep into eastern Washington.
Suspect behind fake ICE vehicle spotted in WA identified
FIFE, Wash. - Police identified and charged a 26-year-old Washington man for impersonating an immigration agent, after allegedly stalking a Ukrainian market with fake "ICE" decals on his car. Authorities say around 5 p.m. on March 16, an SUV with fake "ICE" decals — impersonating U.S. Immigration and Customs...
If Adams Erupts: A Catastrophic Threat to Life and Land
As Washington State approaches the 45th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens on May 18, state officials are increasing monitoring of Mt. Adams after a series of earthquakes were recorded between September 2024 and January of this year. STATE LEADERS ARE UPDATING PLANS GETTING PREPARED. That's prompted...
Oregon and Washington Brace for Thunderstorms, Authorities Urge Animal Safety Precautions
With severe thunderstorms looming on the horizon, the Pacific Northwest finds itself bracing for an afternoon and evening of tempestuous weather. According to the National Weather Service, Oregon and Washington could bear witness to supercells with the potential for large hail, strong gusts, and even the odd tornado....