6-month-old with newest confirmed measles case in King County taken to Seattle Children's

Another person in King County has tested positive for the measles, Seattle and King County health officials said.

Former US defense secretary speaks at dedication ceremony for new Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

Former Defense Secretary James Mattis was in town today for the dedication ceremony of the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila.

Federal Way police investigating shooting that left one with serious injuries

Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Federal Way that left one person in serious condition. 

Semitruck crashes, partially hangs over concrete barrier on northbound I-5 in Seattle

A semitruck crash on northbound I-5 just before the West Seattle Bridge caused multiple lanes of traffic to be shut down.

More than 100 at-risk shelter pets flown to Everett for adoption

More than two hundred at-risk pets from Louisiana and Texas were flown to the Pacific Northwest Saturday in hopes of finding them a forever home.

Tacoma faces two legal challenges over new business model for Click

Two parties have gone to court to try to put to a vote of the public the city of Tacoma's proposal to enter into a private-public partnership to manage Click, the municipal cable and internet network.

Missing 78-year-old man found in Thurston County

Update: Lakewood police said 78-year-old James Westenhaver was found in Thurston County.

Critical medical research inside UW facility at risk of being lost

Researchers at the University of Washington fear their work could be lost while contractors determine whether it is safe to return to the building containing 30 laboratories after a recent radiation contamination scare.

Fire destroys truck in Fife

A Tacoma fire crew was called to put out a commercial truck fire after 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Fife.

Inslee says he's hit donor threshold for presidential debate

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he's hit a fundraising threshold to qualify for the Democratic presidential debates slated to begin next month.

Man drove himself to hospital after being shot in North Seattle, police investigating

A man with gunshot wounds drove himself to a hospital Friday night after reportedly being shot by an unknown suspect. 

Deputies investigate suspicious death after man's body found in Everett storage unit

Detectives are investigating a suspicious death after a man's body was found in a storage unit Thursday night in Everett. 

Fire crews battle brush fire off SR 18

Crews with the Valley Regional Fire Authority battled a brush fire Friday afternoon off Highway 18.

Local fire crew rescues ducklings from storm drain

An interesting rescue was made Friday by South King Fire and Rescue.

Man who shot himself as Tacoma police arrested him in bus stop death is out of hospital

Redfin sees what Tacoma has known all along: We're now nation's hottest homes market

Real estate company Redfin, in a new report published online Friday (May 24), has declared the Tacoma metro area as the nation's hottest housing market.

PHOTOS: Crews battle brush fire off SR 18

Police chases up nearly 40 percent in Kent in 2018

More crime and an aggressive policy to catch suspects in the city of Kent resulted in a jump in police chases in 2018, according to the Kent Reporter.

Missing man with dementia found safe

Update: The 77-year-old missing man from Yakima has been found safe.

Driver of Ride the Ducks vehicle: 'It's been sheer hell'

The driver of the Ride the Ducks vehicle involved in a deadly crash on the Aurora Bridge is sharing his story.

Ellenos Yogurt says being displaced by Sound Transit could be 'catastrophic'

In the heart of Pike Place Market, the Ellenos yogurt stand is always hopping.

Seattle police bust major drug trafficking ring

The Seattle Police Department said it busted a major drug trafficking ring responsible for supplying dealers in North Seattle and Shoreline.

Breanna Stewart to be WNBA ambassador this season

Breanna Stewart will be a paid ambassador for the WNBA this season.

Warning: High fecal bacteria levels found at popular Kitsap County beach

Think twice before jumping into the water at Pomeroy Park in Manchester this holiday weekend. 

Primary suspect identified in theft of 98 guns from Kitsap County gun store

Detectives with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office identified a primary suspect in the April 29 theft of a gun store.  Ninety-eight guns were stolen from Boerner Firearms and the store was damaged significantly, deputies said. 

Stolen SUV leads to possible mobile ID theft lab, 77 felony charges

Everett police say a stolen Land Rover led to 77 felony charges being filed against a man in connection with identity theft.

Supporters of 51st state hold bake sale to raise money

Proponents of creating a 51st state held a bake sale to raise money for their cause.

Police arrest suspect in Everett murder

Everett police have arrested a man wanted in connection with a murder Friday morning.

Site of Kent Dick's Drive-In off the table; possible sites selected for new Sound Transit facility

The Sound Transit Board has selected three possible sites for its new maintenance facility needed to expand light rail further south.

Seattle explores congestion pricing

Seattle said Thursday it's exploring possibly charging drivers to use some city streets to ease congestion and reduce pollution – using tolls to clear roads during peak driving times and shift people to public transportation and carpools.

13 displaced after fire at Redmond apartment complex

More than a dozen people are without homes after a fire broke out at a Redmond apartment complex late Thursday night.

Man, toddler found dead at Maple Valley home

The King County Sheriff's Office said a man and a toddler were found dead at a home in Maple Valley late Thursday in a possible murder-suicide.

Survivor recalls moment of Skagit River bridge collapse

On May 23, 2013, the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River near Mount Vernon collapsed and sent two cars and debris into the water.

Police: Pickup driver hit several cars, passed out behind wheel on I-90

Officers are investigating after an 18-year-old driver hit several cars with a pickup truck and then passed out behind the wheel Thursday evening on east I-90 at 118 Avenue Southeast, Bellevue police said.   

Federal Way house fire declared arson

A Federal Way home was destroyed by a fire Thursday and investigators determined the fire was intentionally set. 

Cigarette company asks US Supreme Court to review tax case

A cigarette manufacturer on the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation in Washington state has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review if the company is exempt from federal excise taxes.

Appeals court rules against Port of Tacoma in Save Tacoma Water campaign finance case

Student sets fire to Gig Harbor port-a-potty, ruins $150,000 of sports equipment, police say

Blue, melted plastic is all that remains of a port-a-potty that was set on fire on Gig Harbor High School's campus. 

Washington state city approves fines for false alarms

Alarm companies will be fined $100 to $200 for each false alarm that triggers a police department north of Seattle to send officers to investigate.

State fines school bus company for safety violations

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission fined First Student $23,700 for safety violations. 

Prison fight involving 81 inmates stopped by warning shot

Officials say a fight involving scores of inmates Wednesday evening at a state prison in Clallam Bay was stopped by a warning shot.

Seattle police seize $30,000, stolen handgun from suspected drug dealer

A 37-year-old man was arrested and booked into the King County Jail on suspicion of narcotics possession and possession of a stolen firearm. 

Second ferry service coming to Lake Chelan for first time in 90 years

For the first time in 90 years, a second ferry service is set to operate on Lake Chelan. 

Pilot program aims to break stereotypes for minority middle schoolers through new experiences

A group of 26 minority students from Washington Middle School got to experience college life this week at Seattle University. It's one of several opportunities they've had this school year as part of Inspirational Workshops, a program funded by King County Best Start for Kids in cooperation with Seattle Public Schools.

Police: Homeless man shatters bus window, attacks man with metal object

A homeless man with an extensive criminal history is accused of breaking out the window of a Metro bus in Shoreline and assaulting a man with a metal object.

Repeat criminal with violent history charged with two random Seattle attacks

A 41-year-old man was charged in King County Superior Court in an alleged assault on a woman who was visiting Seattle for the first time on a business trip. 

State Patrol investigating fatal crash near Brinnon

The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash near the Jefferson and Mason county line.

Washington state farmers commit to increasing hemp crops

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Washington state farmers have committed to plant significantly more hemp than they did in the previous two years, officials said.

Guilty verdict in 1989 cold-case murder trial

Washington joins West Coast bloc of sanctuary states

 Washington has become the latest West Coast state to enact broad sanctuary protections that restrict all local authorities from asking about people's immigration status.