Seattle WA

The Pacific Northwest state of Washington is known for its amazing national parks, like Mount Rainier and Olympic. However, there are plenty of other places that show off the state's nature. Some of these nature escapes are well within Washington's urban spaces, too. This is the case for Dash Point State Park, a...

Something magical is happening just off the coast of Seattle, and people are losing their minds over it. Orca whales, those breathtaking black and white giants of the Pacific, have been showing up in the region’s waters in a way that’s sending whale watchers scrambling for their binoculars and cameras. It’s the kind...

SEATTLE — A man was assaulted at 1940 Harbor Ave. SW Sunday morning, where police say he was stabbed in the neck by a woman with the back end of a toothbrush. The man refused medical aid, according to the Seattle Police Department. Police said the woman has been...

Residents of an eight-story Ballard condo got an abrupt start to their Saturday when firefighters ordered a full evacuation after finding a natural gas leak that had spread to every floor of the building. Seattle Fire crews traced the leak to a source on the 1500 block of NW Market...

From streamlining bureaucratic bottlenecks to navigating the nuances of the “gig economy,” the Des Moines City Council’s April 2 Study Session focused on bringing city operations and regulations into the modern era. The council reviewed a proposed software overhaul designed to transform the notoriously clunky...

This photo provided by Hongming Zheng shows two killer whales, part of a pod of orcas that had not been seen in the Seattle region before, swimming near Dash Point, Wash., on March 26, 2026. (Hongming Zheng via AP) Hongming Zheng A new pod of killer whales has been captivating observers in Seattle, making several...

Oliviyah Edwards is considered the top power forward in the 2026 recruiting class. She'd been committed and even signed to Tennessee until recently. She's now back on the market, and Washington, her hometown program, was in her final six, and now Isaiah Thomas is trying to convince her to become a Husky and "Do it...

Seattle's burger culture is all about the personal touch and the community found with smaller, locally based chains. Here are the city's five must-try spots.

Issaquah Cafe is the kind of comfort-first neighborhood spot locals talk about when friends ask where to get a real breakfast. Big, satisfying plates, fast and friendly service, and a relaxed diner feel keep people coming back weekend after weekend. Regulars love that the food is consistent, hot, and generous,...

Two men are now in custody after Seattle police say a daylight carjacking in Rainier Valley turned into a quick, two-stop crime spree. Investigators report the pair robbed a 65-year-old woman at gunpoint, stole her white Nissan, then used the car minutes later when a 33-year-old man was pistol-whipped and had power...