'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.

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.

Suspect identified after 2 SWAT officers shot in Spanaway

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department said two deputies were shot in Spanaway on Tuesday and rushed to St. Joseph Medical Center.

Police: Officers rescue disabled woman trapped in car for 9 days at tow yard

Police rescued a disabled woman who was stuck in a car for nine days after it was towed from a gas station parking lot to a tow yard in Burien. 

FAA: 28 planes hit with lasers near SEA this week

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly three dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport within the last three weeks. 

Video shows man attacking woman with baseball bat in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood

The King County Prosecutor’s Office released surveillance video Monday that showed the moment a woman was attacked with a baseball bat last week in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.

Bar in Seattle area advertised ‘catch the virus’ show

In the past week, a pirate-themed bar in the Seattle suburb of Lynnwood has lost staff, bands and other customers — over a show with advertised discounted prices for people sick with COVID-19.

Echo Glen escape: 3 of 5 teens taken back into custody

Three of five teen boys who escaped Echo Glen Children's Center are now in custody, the King County Sheriff's Office has confirmed.

Runaway train car travels 16 miles before being stopped in Washington

A runaway train car reached speeds of 50 mph before hitting a hill and slowing down enough for someone to jump on and pull the handbrake.

New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington

A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.