Washington state woman who theatened to shoot, kill Texas judge sentenced

Court records say Elena Markham, 34, left two voicemails after she was upset about federal lawsuits getting dismissed and claiming some judges were afraid to deal with certain cases and threatened them with "a bullet in your head."

Bail set at $10M for man accused of randomly shooting into car, killing pregnant woman in Seattle

Bail has been set at $10 million for the man accused of firing randomly into a vehicle in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, killing a pregnant woman inside and injuring her husband. The suspect is now facing murder charges.

Washington man missing for 5 days found alive inside truck in ravine

Crews said the truck left the roadway and traveled 150 feet down a steep and heavily-wooded ravine before coming to a rest on its wheels.

Mount St. Helens erupted 43 years ago Thursday: Here's how it unfolded

While the most devastating acts from the eruption of Mt. St. Helens occurred on May 18, 1980, scientists began getting an inkling something was up a little more than two months before the eruption. The USGS released a day-by-day rundown reliving those anxiety-ridden weeks.

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act; Gov. Inslee calls special session

Gov. Jay Inslee is calling lawmakers back to work after they rejected a bill setting out a new statewide drug policy, putting Washington on the brink of decriminalizing possession of fentanyl and other drugs while also depriving it of much-needed investments in public health.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek 4th term

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he would not seek re-election after serving three terms as governor: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch."

Washington becomes 10th state to enact semi-automatic rifle ban, law effective immediately

The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp charged with assault in Tacoma Mall parking lot shooting

Pierce County prosecutors charged former Seattle SuperSonic Shawn Kemp with first-degree assault after exchanging gunfire last month in the Tacoma Mall parking lot.

Washington woman makes 'shocking' discovery after purchasing $3.99 urn at Goodwill

A thrifter in Seattle appears to have made an unexpected find while shopping at Goodwill, and a video of her discovery now has more than 12 million views on TikTok.

Seattle police find body in Renton woods while searching for missing woman Leticia Martinez

Seattle Police say investigators found a body believed to be connected to the disappearance of Seattle woman Leticia Martinez, who was last seen March 31 at a Mariners game.

Woman with tuberculosis faces jail, forced treatment after she refused isolation and visited a casino

A woman in Washington state who was diagnosed with tuberculosis was found in contempt of court Friday after she allegedly refused to pursue treatment and took a public bus to a casino rather than isolate while under surveillance.

Docs: Suspect in Leticia Martinez's disappearance 'tried to murder her son' before torching her car

"There is no doubt that he has information regarding her disappearance, he tried to murder her son, a witness to her disappearance, and has destroyed evidence by burning Leticia's vehicle after his failed plan to kill her son," according to charging documents.

Seattle woman vanishes after Mariners game, man arrested and son attacked by stranger at 2 a.m., source says

Leticia Martinez-Cosman went to watch the Seattle Mariners play the Cleveland Guardians last Friday at T-Mobile Park, hours before a source close to the family says her son was lured and attacked in a bizarre series of events.