Homes vandalized with racist graffiti in Sammamish neighborhood

King County sheriff's detectives are investigating a racist vandalism spree in Sammamish.

Shots fired in possible road rage incident near Renton

King County deputies are investigating what they believe was a road rage incident between two drivers southeast of Renton.

Thursday at 5 p.m.: King County Metro fined for safety and training violations – again

Task force report outlines recommendations for pretrial reform

A task force formed to address concerns about pretrial procedures created a recommendations report, including having governments bear the costs of pretrial services rather than those accused of crimes.

UW Medicine data breach: Approximately 974,000 affected patients

Approximately 974,000 University of Washington medical patients are affected by a data breach that released some names medical record numbers and other information on the Internet last December.

Trooper hurt by driver during Everett DUI stop

A Washington State Patrol trooper has minor injuries after a suspect fled during a stop for suspected DUI.

Fire at Bellingham feed store started under suspicious circumstances, investigators say

An investigation has determined a fire at Hohl Feed and Seed started under suspicious circumstances, according to the Bellingham Fire Department.

Renton I-405/SR 167 connector now open

A major construction project designed to ease traffic through a congested corridor is now finished.

2 injured in rollover crash in Federal Way

Two people were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a rollover crash in Federal Way. 

Tacoma man shoots son-in-law: 'I just thought he was going to hurt my daughter'

Mayor Durkan signs executive order for affordable housing

Crews battle mobile home fire in Monroe

A fire destroyed a mobile home and displaced three adults Wednesday afternoon in Monroe.

Russian bots, social media spreading anti-vaccine fears

Hundreds rally to fight for vaccine exemptions

FAA approves start of commercial flights at Paine Field

 The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the start of commercial flights at Paine Field in Everett.

Newcastle police search for thieves who broke into storage units

Newcastle Police are asking the public to take a good look at images of two suspects wanted for breaking into a local storage facility Monday evening and Tuesday morning, and stealing thousands of dollars in items.

State considering feasibility study for potential Tacoma fast ferry

It's been nearly two years since the idea of a new fast ferry between Tacoma and Seattle was first suggested. Since then the proposal has been studied by the city of Tacoma and possible routes for the boats laid out.

Video shows woman break into dealership, crash truck she tries to steal

Surveillance video captures the moments a Lewis County woman rams a pickup truck through a dealership's garage door.

State Senate unanimously passes bill to help relocating military families

The Washington State Senate unanimously passed a bill designed to help relocating military families on Wednesday. 

Duvall landscaper claims Roundup caused his cancer

For nearly 20 years, Leonard Tierney of Duvall strapped-on a backpack full of concentrated Roundup mixed with water to eradicate weeds in his clients' yards.

Dairy farms take $4M hit from cows lost in blizzard

SUNNYSIDE, Wash. (AP) — Officials say the more than 1,800 dairy cows that died in a blizzard in southern Washington state earlier this month were a nearly $4 million loss, not including the lost milk production.

Matt Shea introduces bill to repeal I-1639 gun measure

Republican State Rep. Matt Shea introduced a bill Tuesday that would repeal the myriad gun restrictions laid out in I-1639.

Lakewood Police searching for attempted murder suspect

Bill to raise tobacco sales age to 21 passes Washington House

King County Metro employee accused of grooming and pimping his underage babysitter

A long time King County metro employee is accused of grooming and pimping his underage babysitter for years.

Passing cars hit by large pieces of concrete in South Seattle

Seattle police are investigating what they say are suspicious circumstances after several drivers reported that their cars' windshields were broken by large pieces of concrete.

Report: Majority of Washington school taps that were tested have unsafe lead levels

A report by advocacy group Environment Washington found that 60.8 percent of drinking water taps in the 199 Washington schools that were tested have elevated levels of lead. 

Suspect arrested after stabbing in North Seattle

A 20-year-old suspect was arrested in the stabbing of a 21-year-old man in North Seattle Tuesday night, according to the Seattle Police Department. 

Des Moines police searching for suspect after car windows found smashed

Universities oppose athlete pay bill despite changes

Representatives from Washington's two largest universities told lawmakers Tuesday they oppose a proposal to allow student athletes to be paid, even after changes proponents had hoped would ease concerns.

Lawmakers, feds at odds over law for sick Hanford workers

Some Washington lawmakers are working to amend a new state law to allow even more sick workers at the decommissioned Hanford nuclear production site to be compensated.

More than 75 animals rescued from burning pet and feed store

More than 75 animals were rescued from a burning pet supply and feed store Bellingham, but some birds and a python remain missing.

Pregnant seal shot in head in San Juans rescued by deputies

A pregnant harbor seal near the San Juan Islands was shot in the head by a fisherman. It will soon return home after a successful rescue operation and surgery.

Sawant city council challenger Beto Yarce pulls out of race

The first candidate to officially issue a challenge to Kshama Sawant's District 3 city council seat has announced that he's pulling out of the race.

McMenamins holding job fair for new Tacoma location

One of the biggest breweries in the Pacific Northwest is opening a new location in the South Sound.

Pockets of snow fall at higher elevations

Pockets of snow fell on the higher hills in some areas Wednesday morning.

Bill proposes staying on daylight saving time year-round

Daylight saving time may be a month away but this morning the topic took center stage in Olympia.

Seager enters 2019 after physical, dietary makeover

Seattle third baseman Kyle Seager enters the 2019 season after a physical and dietary makeover. He learned to embrace flexibility training, spinach, and a long-term health plan.

KIRO 7 SWAT takedown video called 'textbook' for non-lethal use of force

When a violent armed suspect tried to stab King County deputies in a White Center Subway restaurant on Feb. 4, it began a standoff with SWAT officers that lasted several hours.

NAS Whidbey helicopter crew rescues two men in separate snowmobile crashes

A Snohomish County man learned his emergency locator beacon didn't work in the worst moment possible; after a horrific snowmobile crash in the snowy vastness of Mount Baker.

5 years later: Orting man's murder remains unsolved

Five years ago on Tuesday, 53-year-old Michael Compton was found dead on his front lawn in Orting. 

Lime plans to phase out pedal bikes entirely by March

Lime currently operates a fleet of thousands of bikes in Seattle, and by mid-March, the company is aiming to phase out anything that doesn't use electric assist.

2019 spring black bear special hunt applications due Feb. 28

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters that they must purchase and submit their 2019 black bear special hunt applications by midnight on Feb. 28. 

Driver arrested after collision on Beacon Hill

Serial burglar arrested, tracked by footprints in snow

Tim Eyman's attorneys say removing Office Depot chair was an accident

Attorneys for Tim Eyman, a longtime Washington political figure known for his initiatives fighting government taxes and fees, said he removed a chair from Office Depot as an accident.

Mount St. Helens climbing permits to go on sale March 18

Mount St. Helens climbing permits will go on sale at 7 a.m. on March 18, officials with the Gifford Pinchot National Forest announced on Tuesday. 

Bothell police: Fake charity scammed people outside grocery stores

Bothell police are investigating an alleged bogus charity setup outside grocery stores in the city and in Seattle. 

Des Moines police return stolen wheelchair to 6-year-old boy

Do you recognize this woman found dead in Kirkland?

The King County Medical Examiner's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a woman who was found dead in Kirkland last month.