Dynamite, Floods and Feuds: Washington’s forgotten river wars
December’s flooding shocked many in western Washington, but historians say similar — and worse — floods hit the region more than a century ago. Old records show valleys like Kent and Tukwila were once vast floodplains, with rivers repeatedly reshaped by both nature and humans. Experts warn...
Video shows altercation between customer, employee at Federal Way Pizza Hut
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — A man could face assault charges for an altercation between him and a Federal Way Pizza Hut employee that was caught on camera. Police responded to the restaurant on the evening of Nov. 13, 2025, on 21st Avenue SW for reports of a fight. Witnesses...
Kent PD says Flock camera helped catch suspect on the run for 2 years
A man who allegedly pointed a loaded gun at employees of a Subway restaurant in Kent more than two years ago is in custody after a ‘Flock camera’ helped police track him down, authorities said. In November 2023, officers responded to reports of gunshots in the parking lot...
Two stabbed during robbery in Seattle park
Two people were hospitalized after a stabbing in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
Lowland snow possible Thursday morning as snow levels drop
SEATTLE — A colder system moving through western Washington could bring spotty lowland snow or a rain-snow mix early Thursday, especially among higher elevations. Snow levels are expected to drop to around 1,000 to 1,500 feet by Thursday morning, low enough that a brief burst of heavier precipitation or a strong wind...
It’s Official: Erika Evans Sworn In As First Black Woman To Serve As Seattle...
Erika J. Evans was sworn in today at Seattle City Hall as the city’s new City Attorney, making history as both the first African American and the first African American woman to hold the position. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for Seattle’s legal system and reflected a broader moment of change and...
Bystanders break up bald eagles’ ‘fight to the death’ in Seattle park
Joven Yount had no regrets stepping in to break up a likely territorial fight between two bald eagles Sunday afternoon, as they laid contorted over each other on the ground in West Seattle's Lincoln Park, one gripping the other's head with its talons. The talons were piercing the other eagle...
Harger: WA has third-highest gas prices in nation. Now the state admits its climate...
It takes a lot to shock me anymore. I’ve covered the Washington government for years. I understand rounding errors. I get that numbers shift, estimates change, projections don’t always pan out. That’s bureaucracy. That’s life. What the state quietly admitted Tuesday afternoon is different. WA drivers...
Advocates prepare for potential increase in trafficking during World Cup in Seattle
SEATTLE — As Seattle gets ready for the World Cup to bring hundreds of thousands of people into the region, advocates are also preparing for an expected increase in human trafficking, typically associated with large-scale sporting events. Advocates tell KOMO News it’s hard to track or estimate how many...
Top concerts coming to Seattle in 2026
SEATTLE - Some big-name artists are set to visit Seattle in 2026, with tickets on sale at the city's biggest venues. Top artists like Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Louis Tomlinson and TWICE will stop in the Emerald City this year, with more performances yet to be announced. Keep reading to...
