King County purse-snatching suspect charged with new crimes in Pierce County

Artem Roman Bondahousky was charged this week with 41 new criminal counts related to purse snatchings at Pierce County Costco stores, months after he was charged with eight similar counts in King County.

Quick response prevents flooding at Seattle's West Point Treatment Plant

A quick response during a power outage prevented flooding at the West Point Treatment Plant early Friday. 

Police search for inmate who escaped from work crew in Seattle

Washington Department of Corrections staff and local law enforcement are searching for an inmate who escaped from a work crew. 

Gold medalist surprises 10-year-old Bellingham girl with custom adaptive bicycle

A Bellingham fourth-grader, and biking enthusiast, was surprised with her very own custom bike – allowing her to continue the activity she loves. 

PHOTOS: Fire rips through Tacoma duplex

Fire rips through Tacoma duplex

Crews with the Tacoma Fire Department are fighting a fire at a duplex in the area of South 25th Street and South J. Street.

Bellevue mosque rebuilds after arsons

After two arsons in two years a Bellevue mosque is ready to rebuild. The plans for Islamic Center of Eastside have been approved by the City of Bellevue and a groundbreaking is planned for August. 

Man seriously injured in Seattle stabbing

Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that left a man with serious injuries Friday afternoon.

Museum of Flight exhibit highlights importance of Apollo 11 mission

Do you remember where you were 50 years ago? 

Police investigate reports of possible shooting in Seattle's Rainier Valley

Police are investigating reports of a possible shooting Friday afternoon in Seattle's Rainier Valley. 

Winner of largest Washington Lotto jackpot in a decade comes forward

The winner of the largest Washington state lottery jackpot in a decade has come forward, according to lottery officials.

Man accused of punching woman at Shoreline Library

A man was taken into custody Monday after deputies say he punched a woman in the face at the Shoreline Library.

Scammers claiming to be from Sheriff's Office say victims have outstanding warrants

 The King County Sheriff's Office is warning the public after scam callers impersonating law enforcement told two people they had violations and needed to pay.

Kirkland police ID, arrest bank robbery suspect

Kirkland police identified and arrested a man Wednesday who they say robbed a bank last month.

‘Give me the Hawaiian rolls': 14-year-old accused of robbing couple in Seattle

A 14-year-old girl was charged with first-degree robbery in King County Superior Court. 

Mariners fans traveling to Cooperstown to honor Edgar Martínez

Mariners legend Edgar Martínez  will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in New York on Sunday. 

Judge raises bail to $1M for man accused of 1972 killing

NB SR 99 Tunnel closing overnight for maintenance

Drivers who plan on using the northbound SR 99 Tunnel in Seattle Friday night through Saturday morning will need to take an alternate route.

Man arrested in Tenino mother's cold case murder set free

A man who was arrested last week in the killing of a Tenino woman 10 years ago has been released by federal authorities after they dropped federal gun charges.

Bothell the latest city to test electric scooters

Bothell will add Lime scooters as a mode of transportation around the city Friday.

5 Seattle neighborhoods affected by power outage

Update: Power has been restored to all but 223 customers.

Video shows moment man was knocked off of scooter; deputies search for hit-and-run driver

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is looking for the driver in a hit and run crash that seriously injured a man riding a Vespa scooter. 

Customer claims she was sexually harassed by used car salesman

Pierre Money Mart is a successful car dealership on Lake City Way Northeast in Seattle.

Edgar Martinez's Hall of Fame moment with local Marine: 'Thanks for being a DH in Iraq'

Michael Austin and his wife, Nicole, brought their kids Andrew and Elizabeth from Kirkland to Cooperstown, N.Y., for Edgar Martinez's Hall of Fame induction. During Michael Austin's first tour to Iraq, Martinez gave him a gift he never expected. 

Police release names of officers involved in fatal detention center shooting

The Tacoma Police Department said after reviewing surveillance video of the shooting Saturday at the Northwest Detention Center center, 69-year-old Willem Van Spronsen can be seen manipulating what appears to be an AR-15 style rifle.

18-year-old stabbed in the chest in Bonney Lake

Officers with the Bonney Lake Police Department are investigating the Wednesday night stabbing of an 18-year-old.

Bats infest Eastside apartment building

 A Bellevue mother says her family is being terrorized by bats in and around her apartment.   

Tires slashed, cars prowled in Olympia neighborhood

A South Sound community woke up to find car tires slashed and multiple vehicles broken into.

Logging truck spills load in Thurston County

Cleanup efforts are underway in Thurston County after a logging truck rolled over, spilling logs onto an AM/PM gas station parking lot Thursday evening.

Police identify suspects in connection with homicide near Green Lake

Seattle police said two people have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting near Green Lake last month. 

Goodbye, potholes. Street projects to begin in Tacoma's North End

So long, bumpy streets.

Boeing to take a $4.9 billion charge over grounded jet

DALLAS (AP) - Boeing said Thursday it is booking a $4.9 billion charge to cover possible compensation to airlines that have canceled thousands of flights since the 737 Max jet was grounded after two deadly accidents.

Semitruck crashes on I-90 near Cle Elum

A semitruck has rolled over on westbound I-90 near Cle Elum on Thursday afternoon, causing traffic to back up.   

Thurston County deputies find WWII rifle grenade

Deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office say they found a World War II rifle grenade under a house being remodeled Thursday. 

Eastbound I-90 lane closures between North Bend, Snoqualmie Pass expected to cause traffic delays

The Washington State Department of Transportation is advising drivers who are heading east on I-90 this weekend to plan for extra travel time due to lane closures.

Police: Suspect flees traffic stop, changes into woman's bathrobe

“There is only a certain type of man that can pull off making a woman’s bathrobe look good, (and the man) was not one of them,” police said.

Link light rail celebrates 10 years

Thursday marks the 10th anniversary of when Sound Transit's Link light rail started its service. On its opening day, light rail covered 14 miles between the Westlake and Tukwila International Boulevard stations.

Police: 1 in custody after shots fired at Foster Farms plant

 A man opened fire with a handgun Thursday morning at a Foster Farms plant in Corvallis before surrendering to police.

Man reported missing after car left at campground for weeks

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a man who's been missing for months.

Repeat offender threatened disabled man with knife in Seattle, prosecutors say

A 36-year-old Seattle man was charged with malicious harassment and second-degree assault in King County Superior Court for an alleged hate crime. 

King County executive accused of steering lucrative contract to two donors

The King County Office of the Ombuds is investigating after former Parks Director Kevin Brown filed a whistleblower complaint against County Executive Dow Constantine, alleging Constantine steered a lucrative contract for concert concessions at Marymoor Park to his former campaign contributors and political supporters, David Meinert and Marcus Charles.

Cyclist calling for protected bike lanes after close call with semi

A cyclist is calling for protected bike lanes on a busy road after he had a close call with a semi-truck Wednesday morning.

Spokane pilot accused of flying while drunk in Nevada crash

Authorities say a pilot from Washington state was arrested on suspicion of flying while drunk after a private plane crash and fire at an airport in Nevada.

Seattle NHL team introduces Ron Francis as GM

Seattle's NHL expansion team announced two-time Stanley cup winner and Hockey Hall of Famer Ron Francis as its first general manager. 

Inflatable duck stolen from Silverdale auto dealership recovered

"Waddles" the duck has finally been found.

Fire that spread from garage to Auburn apartments was arson

A fire that started at a garage next to an abandoned home and then spread to an apartment building was intentionally set, according to Auburn police.

Seattle woman shoots burglary suspect

Police say an armed 41-year-old man was shot by a woman as he was trying to break into her home early Thursday.

Showbox granted landmark status after months-long battle

There were cheers and hugs Wednesday night after The Landmarks Preservation Board voted unanimously to grant the Showbox landmark status, specifically the exterior of the building and its main entry.

Three-alarm fire tears through two Bellingham businesses

Crews remained at the scene Thursday morning after a three-alarm fire tore through two businesses in Bellingham Wednesday night.

Windows shattered by BB gun in Tacoma

Three cars in the same Tacoma neighborhood were shot at with a BB gun on Tuesday.