WA schools rally against proposed Department of Education cuts
Educators and families are rallying nationwide against proposed cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, fearing funding losses that could impact student learning, including support for students with disabilities. Supporters of the cuts argue that dismantling the department would allow federal education funds to...
WSP plans for major workload increase if permit-to-purchase gun bill passes
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Patrol is gearing up for the potential passage of a bill in Olympia that would require gun buyers to get a permit before purchasing a firearm and require gun safety training to obtain a concealed pistol license. Kateri Candee manages the Firearms Background Division at WSP...
New identity rules spark long waits and worries for Social Security recipients
WASHINGTON STATE — The Social Security Administration is cracking down on identity theft. And that means more people will now be required to vest an office to prove their identity. The response has resulted in some confusion, concern, and long wait times at agency field offices today. At the Social Security...
Ferguson aide resigns after complaints against him of toxic work environment, mistreatment of women
It marks the second resignation of a high-level employee in Ferguson’s office within a week.
Tacoma police release sketch of Point Defiance stabbing suspect
Police say a woman was pinned down and stabbed on a marked trail of the 5-Mile Drive at Point Defiance Park on February...
Cougar attacks 5 cyclists in Washington
A cougar attacked a group of five cyclists on a trail in Washington on Saturday afternoon, sending a woman to the...
Washington brothers, ages 12 and 13, charged in wild carjacking and chase
Two brothers, ages 12 and 13, have been charged in King County Juvenile Court with theft and robbery after a carjacking and wild...
Side hustles get big: Tacoma’s Side Piece Kitchen finds success with authentic advertising
When Side Piece Kitchen owners Hailey and Dante Hernandez opened the doors for their brick-and-mortar location back in October 2023, Hailey wasn’t sure...
Pasado’s Safe Haven to provide spay/neuter clinics for low-income families
SEATTLE - During the month of February, Pasado's Safe Haven and other animal welfare organizations are teaming up to host spay/neuter clinics for low-income...
Wrong way DUI driver kills Puyallup woman on I-5 near JBLM
TILLICUM, Wash. - A man who was allegedly under the influence and driving the wrong way on I-5 crashed into a car early Sunday...
