Washington 'firestorm' destroys 80% of small town as wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest
Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest.
Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest.
Video shows troopers arresting protesters blocking I-5 in Seattle
Washington State Patrol troopers arrested nine people participating in a protest in which vehicles blocked traffic on Interstate 5 through Seattle on Friday, according to people at the scene and the State Patrol.
Washington State Patrol troopers arrested nine people participating in a protest in which vehicles blocked traffic on Interstate 5 through Seattle on Friday, according to people at the scene and the State Patrol.
Suspect in Portland fatal shooting has been killed in Washington
A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week after a caravan of Donald Trump backers rode through downtown was killed Thursday as investigators moved in to arrest him.
A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week after a caravan of Donald Trump backers rode through downtown was killed Thursday as investigators moved in to arrest him.
Demonstration turns destructive in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood
A protest that started in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood turned destructive Monday night when demonstrators broke windows, sprayed graffiti and started a fire next to SPD's East Precinct.
A protest that started in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood turned destructive Monday night when demonstrators broke windows, sprayed graffiti and started a fire next to SPD's East Precinct.
Man arrested in case of human remains found in suitcase on West Seattle beach
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two people whose remains were found in a suitcase on a West Seattle beach.
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two people whose remains were found in a suitcase on a West Seattle beach.
Stash of beer and chewing gum found among 1970s era library shelving
Crews cleaning out a library come across a decades-old stash in Walla Walla, Washington.
Crews cleaning out a library come across a decades-old stash in Walla Walla, Washington.
Wolverines return to Mt. Rainier National Park after 100-year absence
The rare, elusive wolverine has returned to Mount Rainier National Park after a 100-year absence.
The rare, elusive wolverine has returned to Mount Rainier National Park after a 100-year absence.
State agriculture department captures first male Asian giant hornet detected in the U.S.
The first male Asian giant hornet in Washington state and the first in the U.S. has been captured, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
The first male Asian giant hornet in Washington state and the first in the U.S. has been captured, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
CAPTURED: Statewide search ends for suspect in vicious attack of 72-year-old veteran in Kent
The search is over for WMW Capture #1166, 35-year-old suspect, Cody P. Hansen. Spokane Police received an anonymous tip Friday evening of Hansen's whereabouts at a local residence. Police arrested him Saturday morning at the address given to police, where his car was also found. Hansen was transported and booked into the Spokane County jail as he waits to be transferred to King County, Spokane Police said.
The search is over for WMW Capture #1166, 35-year-old suspect, Cody P. Hansen. Spokane Police received an anonymous tip Friday evening of Hansen's whereabouts at a local residence. Police arrested him Saturday morning at the address given to police, where his car was also found. Hansen was transported and booked into the Spokane County jail as he waits to be transferred to King County, Spokane Police said.
Washington teens hailed as heroes for saving deputy's life
The King County Sheriff's Office is honoring five young men after coming to the rescue of one of its deputies.
The King County Sheriff's Office is honoring five young men after coming to the rescue of one of its deputies.
'It's a miracle': Maple Valley teen 'Gia' Fuda found alive nine days after her disappearance
Search and rescue crews found the missing teen Saturday, nine days after her disappearance.
Search and rescue crews found the missing teen Saturday, nine days after her disappearance.
Washington state traps first 'invasive' Asian giant hornet
The Asian giant hornet is the world’s largest hornet and a predator of honey bees and other insects. A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours.
The Asian giant hornet is the world’s largest hornet and a predator of honey bees and other insects. A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours.
Seattle mayor says federal agents have demobilized, left city
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Tuesday she had received confirmation that U.S. agents had left the area after being sent to Seattle last week to protect federal buildings amid lingering unrest over the police killing of George Floyd.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Tuesday she had received confirmation that U.S. agents had left the area after being sent to Seattle last week to protect federal buildings amid lingering unrest over the police killing of George Floyd.
Memorial grows in honor of fallen Bothell officer
A memorial is growing in Bothell for Officer Jonathan Shoop, who was killed in the line of duty.
A memorial is growing in Bothell for Officer Jonathan Shoop, who was killed in the line of duty.
‘Heart-wrenching and alarming’: Boy, 11, wounded in 2 separate drive-by shootings within 49 hours
A young boy in Washington suffered injuries in two different drive-by shootings over the span of 49 hours.
A young boy in Washington suffered injuries in two different drive-by shootings over the span of 49 hours.
Seattle City Council bans chokeholds, police use of crowd control weapons
The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to ban police from using tear gas, pepper spray and several other crowd control devices after officers repeatedly used them on mostly peaceful demonstrators protesting racism and police brutality.
The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to ban police from using tear gas, pepper spray and several other crowd control devices after officers repeatedly used them on mostly peaceful demonstrators protesting racism and police brutality.
‘Can’t breathe!’: Medical examiner says man died being restrained by Tacoma Police
Three months after Manuel "Manny" Ellis died on the streets of Tacoma during an encounter with police, the case of George Floyd and the worldwide fury that followed is raising questions about his death.
Three months after Manuel "Manny" Ellis died on the streets of Tacoma during an encounter with police, the case of George Floyd and the worldwide fury that followed is raising questions about his death.
John Lewis says video of George Floyd's killing made him cry
Civil rights icon John Lewis said Thursday that the video of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minnesota “made me cry.”
Civil rights icon John Lewis said Thursday that the video of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minnesota “made me cry.”
Thousands march, kneel, sing 'Amazing Grace' peacefully in Washington
Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop police brutality and injustice against African Americans.
Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop police brutality and injustice against African Americans.
Use of force criticized in protests about police brutality
As protests grip the nation, officers have doused crowds with pepper spray, struck protesters with batons, steered police cars into throngs and shoved demonstrators.
As protests grip the nation, officers have doused crowds with pepper spray, struck protesters with batons, steered police cars into throngs and shoved demonstrators.