1 killed in crash Thursday near southbound SR 599 on-ramp to I-5

A crash Thursday afternoon blocked the southbound SR 599 on-ramp to southbound I-5, traffic officials said around 1:30 p.m. 

Petition asks for Washington revision of policy on preparation of 'ready to eat' food

An online petition is circulating by a group called "Gloves Off Washington," asking the Washington State Department of Health to consider revising its policy on food preparers being able to have bare-hand contact with "ready to eat food."

Federal lawsuit filed to increase protections for southern resident orcas beyond Puget Sound

Everett police want info after projectile fired from car hits school building

Everett police are asking for help identifying whoever fired a projectile from a car at the Everett School District CRC building, police said. 

Renton police consider $250 fines for false alarms

Renton police say they're wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer money by responding to false alarms.

Seahawks pay tribute to Aretha Franklin as training camp closes

Gov. Inslee addresses proposed carbon fee amid smoky skies

Bus vendor issues threaten Seattle's new rapid ride line