Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
Seattle family worked for months to get reimbursement from Airbnb after guests made drugs in property
A family in West Seattle is dealing with a nightmare after they say a group of people used and made drugs in their rental property, and they have not been able to get reimbursed from Airbnb.
Alaska Airlines passenger dies during flight
The flight was heading from Seattle to Nashville on Monday.
Fired Arby’s manager admits to urinating ‘at least twice’ in milkshake mix, police say
Police would like to get in touch with customers who may have purchased a milkshake in October 2021.
Washington state troopers pull over driver who crammed SUV into back of U-Haul
A Washington State Trooper made an unusual traffic stop this week after spotting an SUV crammed into the back of a very small U-Haul.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
Police: Carjacking victim arrested after shooting attacker in face
A man who was reportedly carjacked in Puyallup is now in jail for shooting one of his attackers in the face, police say.
Seattle Police: Burglary suspect accidentally shoots himself in the head while fleeing the scene
Seattle Police have arrested a burglary suspect after they say he shot himself in the head while trying to run away from the scene of a break-in in a north Seattle neighborhood.
Court docs: Tacoma candy store clerk allegedly murdered homeless woman with sword
A Tacoma candy store clerk is accused of murdering a homeless woman with a sword, telling police he was tired of her hanging around the shop.
Wildlife officials warn of invasive frogs spreading in Washington
An invasive species is consuming and competing with native species, and is multiplying in several locations around the Puget Sound region.
Warrants issued for father, step-mom wanted in murder of 8-year-old child, trafficking of others
The U.S. Marshals in the Eastern District of Washington state are asking for the public’s help to find 33-year-old Edgar Salvador Casian-Garcia and 37-year-old Araceli Medina, both of whom have nationwide warrants for their arrest for murder, child rape and child abuse.
San Francisco mother seeks justice after son shot, killed in Seattle
The mother of a young man who was shot in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood this month is asking for the public's help in catching his killer.
Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
'It's the tree everyone roots for:' Washington's 'Tree of Life' clings to survival against all odds
A tree that has likely stood for dozens, if not hundreds of years along the Washington coast is clinging to survival -- quite literally -- and in the process has become a symbol of perseverance and resilience for the local residents.
Crews rescue woman who fell in 'vault toilet' in Olympic National Forest after her phone fell in
Two Jefferson County fire departments rescued a California woman who became stuck in a vault toilet at the top of Mount Walker on Tuesday after falling in the toilet to retrieve her phone.
Man shot and killed at homeless camp while trying to find missing brother
The family of a Seattle man is asking for the public's help in finding his killer. They believe Arkan Al-Aboudy, 43, had gone out to look for his missing brother in a homeless camp when someone shot and killed him on March 17.
Community remembers fallen Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha
A memorial service was held Monday for fallen Everett Police officer Dan Rocha at Angel of the Winds Arena.
Alaska Airlines continues to see 'significant' flight cancellations as pilots picket
Dozens of Alaska Airlines flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were canceled Friday and Saturday. Officials said they are connected to the shortage of pilots.
Decorated WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday with visit from Air Force commander
James Slaeker, who turned 100 on March 25, has fought in three wars and also flew supplies into West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift crisis.
Washington honors late Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young
Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young died earlier this month at age 88. He was the longest-Republican in the history of the House. Former colleagues honored him Tuesday as he lies in state at the Capitol.