Pollster says his data warned of GOP collapse driven by economic backlash, not policies
Heading into the 2026 midterms, most major polling averages suggested a competitive political environment, with Democrats holding only a modest edge on the gene
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DOJ sues Penn State over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Pennsylvania State University over its policy of giving in-state tuition to illegal immigrants.
Incoming Democratic majorities put AI giants on notice
The period of Republican-controlled Washington's hands-off approach to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is about to end.
One deputy dies, second remains on life support after Spokane County shooting
A Spokane County sheriff’s deputy who was critically wounded in a shooting Tuesday died Tuesday evening, the Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
WSDOT seeks public input on early stages of high-speed rail from Vancouver, BC to Portland
The Cascadia High-Speed Rail would weave through a roughly 377-mile corridor through the metro areas of Vancouver, BC, Seattle, and Portland.
FEMA opens up $250 million in new funding to fight drone threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is warning states to enhance their ability to detect and deter threats posed by drones.The agency has o
Seattle Public Utilities expects road flooding, ponding as several rainy systems arrive
A series of systems is expected to bring rounds of soaking rain to the region this weekend and into next week.
Seattle man gets 2 years for dealing cocaine, fentanyl in homeless encampments, CID
A Seattle man was sentenced to prison after a major drug investigation uncovered cocaine and fentanyl sales in some of the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
Amazon adds Uber Eats to list of services for Amazon Prime members
Amazon is adding a new perk for its Prime members. The Seattle-based online behemoth said Thursday that it has agreed to add Uber Eats to its list of services.
Truck engulfed in flames after dramatic crash on I-405 in Bothell
Huge flames poured from a truck overnight after a dramatic crash that shut down several southbound lanes of Interstate 405 in the Bothell area.The Washington St
Boeing Field flights restricted as controllers work from temporary tower
Aircraft operations at King County International Airport-Boeing Field are expected to be restricted for about a month while crews repair the air traffic control
Seattle police report declining crime in 5 precincts; mixed results on shootings, violence
eported crime fell year over year in all five Seattle police precincts, according to an October Seattle Police Department newsletter, though trends varied by cr
Washington Supreme Court to hear proposed changes to state bail rules, including $200 cap
The Washington Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Nov. 10 on proposed changes to the state’s bail rules, including a requirement that judges find a hi
State Patrol chase ends when fleeing car loses control in Bremerton head-on crash: WSP
A suspect was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center with a broken leg after a vehicle fleeing Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers crashed head-on with anoth
Rep. DelBene says Democrats will focus on costs, health care after retaking House
US Rep. Suzan DelBene says Democrats plan to make affordability and health care priorities when they take control of the House in January, after voters gave the
Officials warn of sophisticated gold bar schemes that scammed Americans of $312M in 2025
Authorities are warning Washingtonians to be vigilant for large-scale fraud cases tied to gold bar schemes.
Initiative banning transgender student athletes from girls' sports passes in Washington
Opponents argue it marginalizes a small group of transgender athletes. Supporters have argued it would protect girls’ sports.
Seattle Mayor, Council finalizing plan to spend $6.5 million on public toilets
Seattle’s Mayor Katie Wilson is making a final push to spend millions on public toilets.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson orders regulatory reform, pauses new rulemaking for 6 months
Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order aimed at streamlining Washington state regulations, including a six-month pause on new agency rulemaking that wo
Auburn prosecutors drop charges against man repeatedly punched by officer
City prosecutors have dropped all pending criminal charges against a man who was punched at least 20 times by an Auburn police officer during an arrest last wee
Former FBI deputy director warns Americans to have 30 days worth of food and water
Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino warned his podcast listeners this week to take action and stock up on essentials like food and water.
FEMA encourages Americans to have an emergency plan in Halloween post
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) told Americans on Friday to make an emergency plan in a Halloween post.
Wildlife officials, Index residents discuss bear safety after attack; 2 bears killed
Officials with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a bear safety meeting in Index on Friday evening, after a woman was attacked by a bear
RV blaze spreads into Tacoma car wash roof before crews stop it
A recreational vehicle (RV) caught fire late Tuesday morning under a car wash bay in Tacoma, spreading into the building’s roof before crews quickly knocked it