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.
Seattle police declare riot after 20-plus officers injured, 'explosive' fires set in Capitol Hill
Police declared a riot Saturday afternoon after another day of peaceful protest was hijacked by looters who injured 21 police officers, lit "explosive" fires and caused widespread damage in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Police declared a riot Saturday afternoon after another day of peaceful protest was hijacked by looters who injured 21 police officers, lit "explosive" fires and caused widespread damage in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Town prints own currency to boost coronavirus relief
Decades after it created a similar program during the Great Depression, the city is dipping into its emergency accounts to give people in need up to $300 per month in wooden currency to spend in town.
Decades after it created a similar program during the Great Depression, the city is dipping into its emergency accounts to give people in need up to $300 per month in wooden currency to spend in town.
‘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.
Mary Kay Letourneau dead at 58 after cancer battle, attorney says
Mary Kay Letourneau died at age 58 after a battle with cancer, her attorney David Gehrke confirmed to Q13 News on Tuesday.
Mary Kay Letourneau died at age 58 after a battle with cancer, her attorney David Gehrke confirmed to Q13 News on Tuesday.
Seattle City Council approves new tax on big businesses
The Seattle City Council on Monday approved a new tax on large businesses, two years after the council repealed a big business tax amid pressure from corporations such as Amazon and the prospect of a voter referendum.
The Seattle City Council on Monday approved a new tax on large businesses, two years after the council repealed a big business tax amid pressure from corporations such as Amazon and the prospect of a voter referendum.
At least 93 University of Washington frat members test positive for COVID-19 as state sees spike in cases
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
Family warned of jail time for Black Lives Matter chalk art
A family in Washington state could face up to year in jail or be fined no more than $5,000 if they continue to draw chalk on their street in support of Black Lives Matter, a city attorney said.
A family in Washington state could face up to year in jail or be fined no more than $5,000 if they continue to draw chalk on their street in support of Black Lives Matter, a city attorney said.
Father of 19-year-old killed in CHOP says he got condolence call from President Trump, but not Seattle's mayor
The family of a 19-year-old shot and killed at the edge of the Seattle CHOP zone was laid to rest today in Kent.
The family of a 19-year-old shot and killed at the edge of the Seattle CHOP zone was laid to rest today in Kent.
Far-right group founder says Sacha Baron Cohen allegedly pranked rally with racist singalong
Video circulating on social media shows an allegedly disguised Sacha Baron Cohen performing at a far-right event in an apparent prank.
Video circulating on social media shows an allegedly disguised Sacha Baron Cohen performing at a far-right event in an apparent prank.
Seattle police investigating after 'several bags’ of human remains found on shore
Bags of human remains were found on a Seattle beach on June 19th. It's not known if the bags were dumped on the beach or if they were washed ashore. Detectives are working to determine how this happened.
Bags of human remains were found on a Seattle beach on June 19th. It's not known if the bags were dumped on the beach or if they were washed ashore. Detectives are working to determine how this happened.
No arrests in shooting in Seattle protest zone that killed 1
Seattle police are pursuing their investigation into a weekend shooting in the city’s protest zone that killed a 19-year-old man and critically injured another person. No arrests have been made.
Seattle police are pursuing their investigation into a weekend shooting in the city’s protest zone that killed a 19-year-old man and critically injured another person. No arrests have been made.
Shooting in Seattle protest zone leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
A shooting in Seattle's protest zone has left one person dead and another critically injured. Authorities say the shooting before dawn Saturday happened in the area known as CHOP, which stands for Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.
A shooting in Seattle's protest zone has left one person dead and another critically injured. Authorities say the shooting before dawn Saturday happened in the area known as CHOP, which stands for Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.
Seattle dads hold mini Pride parade with their kids, neighbors
Two Seattle dads held their own Pride parade in their neighborhood with their two kids since larger Pride events were forced to go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Seattle dads held their own Pride parade in their neighborhood with their two kids since larger Pride events were forced to go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington state woman arrested, accused of setting 5 police vehicles ablaze in George Floyd riots
A 25-year-old Tacoma woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly lighting five unmarked Seattle police vehicles on fire during riots at the end of last month.
A 25-year-old Tacoma woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly lighting five unmarked Seattle police vehicles on fire during riots at the end of last month.
‘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.
Wes Unseld, 1969 NBA Rookie of Year and MVP, dies at 74
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
Baby gorilla badly injured in family fight at Seattle zoo
Little Kitoko was bitten on the head, likely by accident when another gorilla tried to bite his mother, animal experts say.
Little Kitoko was bitten on the head, likely by accident when another gorilla tried to bite his mother, animal experts say.
Inmate released early due to COVID-19 arrested for attacking woman on hiking trail
A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.
A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.