Flags lowered to half-staff Saturday. Here’s why
SEATTLE — Flags will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday to honor the passing of former Washington Secretary of State Ralph Munro. Munro passed away on Thursday, March 20. He was 81. Governor Ferguson has directed flags be lowered at the close of business on Friday until the close...
Tacoma police searching for suspects after man shot and killed Friday night
The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead following a shooting near South 88th Street and Pacific Avenue Friday night, TPD said in a release.
Washington state child welfare agency sees surge in deaths, near deaths as budget shrinks
The leader of Washington’s child welfare agency said the department was forced to end its contract with a pediatric care facility in Kent due to reduced funding in the upcoming state budget, even as the number of children involved in welfare cases who died or nearly died has surged.
Northbound I-5 reopens after driver shot in leg by round from inside own car
Troopers initially responded to a report of a person shot in the leg while traveling on northbound I-5.
Pike Place Market vendor threatens to leave over extension of vehicle traffic ban
SEATTLE — About two months after Pike Place Market started a pilot program that limits most vehicle traffic, market leaders said the ban will extend into next year. The pilot was launched in conjunction with a Seattle Public Utilities construction project, which is expected to wrap up by the end of July.
Washington state facility caring for drug-exposed newborns at risk of closure after state funding...
The only medical facility focused on caring for drug-exposed babies in western Washington is pleading for help after Gov. Bob Ferguson vetoed its funding and the state abruptly canceled its
Seattle Authorities Confirm Death in Officer-Involved Shooting Was Self-Inflicted; Investigation Ongoing
Following up on last week's officer-involved shooting incident, Seattle authorities have shared a grim update. According to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, the individual at the center of the altercation died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, as reported by the Seattle Police Department. The...
POLICE: Seattle roommate dispute over speaker ends in stabbing
A man was stabbed following a fight over a speaker with his roommate, according to police.
Man Attacked With Machete at Lake City Park in Seattle, Police Seek Suspect
Seattle's tranquility was pierced by violence on Tuesday night as police were called to Lake City's Albert Davis Park following reports of an assault involving a machete. The Seattle Police Department detailed the incident, stating that at approximately 8:28 PM, officers found a 42-year-old man with several injuries....
Costco rolls out new shopping hours, favors executive members
Costco announced it will open doors earlier for all shoppers with an executive membership, the highest-priced membership of the three Costco offers. The change will go into effect on June 30, according to a social media post by the company. Costco updates hours for executive members. All Costco stores will...