Happy 4th of July! Here’s where to celebrate in Western WA this weekend
It’s the 4th of July, and this year, the celebrations fall on a weekend! Not only that, but the United States of America is celebrating its 250th birthday, which means many are going big this year.
These were the five biggest Washington towns 150 years ago
From its 1853 roots, Washington Territory evolved with Walla Walla as a gold rush hub, while Seattle and Spokane's growth reshaped the landscape into the cities we know today.
Bellevue police seek witnesses in attempted stabbing
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Bellevue police are asking for the public's help as they investigate an attempted stabbing that occurred last weekend in downtown Bellevue. Officers responded at about 11:36 a.m. Sunday to reports of an attempted stabbing in the 500 block of 110th Avenue Northeast, according to the Bellevue Police Dep
Washington power bills keep climbing as heat, wildfires, and grid upgrades drive up costs
Puget Sound Energy customers are experiencing rising electricity costs due to a combination of severe weather, wildfire risk, major grid work, and a lengthy approval process for utility spending. For many households, opening the monthly power bill has become its own kind of stress test. This summer, heavy cooling deman
Seattle police arrest 17-year-old connected to string of armed robberies
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of robberies targeting small businesses across King and Pierce counties.
Double, triple and quadruple rainbows were spotted around Puget Sound: Here’s why
Spectacular rainbows were seen in parts of the Puget Sound region on Thursday evening, with some folks getting treats of a “double rainbow” or even a very rare “triple” or “quadruple” rainbow!
The Seattle Dog Just Beat Chicago and New York for Best Hot Dog in...
Seattle's late-night food cart creation — a beef frank with cream cheese, caramelized onions, and jalapeños on a potato bun — just beat out Chicago and Cincinnati to be crowned the best regional hot dog in the country.
Family seeks bodycam after officer shooting
The family of a 19-year-old man who is on life support after being shot by Federal Way police during a mental health crisis is demanding transparency and the release of body camera footage.
‘He was kind to everyone’: Mother still searching for answers 4 years after son’s...
This week’s cold case project focuses on the still‑unsolved killing of 23‑year‑old Gibson Moore in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District in April 2022.
Federal Way, WA police shoot 19-year-old man during mental health crisis
A 19-year-old Federal Way man remains in critical condition after being shot by a Federal Way police officer during a mental health crisis on June 24. The man's family and their legal team are holding a media briefing to seek answers regarding the tragic shooting. The Valley Independent Investigative Team...
