Researchers highlight hidden spread of Hantavirus in Pacific Northwest rodents
Researchers found nearly 30% of rodents they researched showed evidence of past infection of Hantavirus, and ten percent were actively infected.
May 23, 2026Open source
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AANHPI Heritage Month: Indian-American entrepreneur using clothes to reclaim culture with Jotes
ABC7 spoke to Indian-American entrepreneur Jyoti Chand, founder of Jotes, during Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
May 22, 2026Open source
Aquarium of the Pacific grants private tour to terminally ill woman after viral Reddit plea
A viral Reddit post by a devoted husband helped secure a private, behind-the-scenes tour at the Aquarium of the Pacific for his terminally ill wife.
May 22, 2026Open source
Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy
The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system.
May 22, 2026Open source
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage
Richmond rapper Fijiana is a rising artist in the Bay Area's music scene.
May 22, 2026Open source
Seattle’s IMAX theater at Pacific Science Center pauses feature films, no return planned in 2026
Seattle moviegoers are losing a major venue for big-screen films, at least for now.
May 22, 2026Open source
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage
Nihonmachi Little Friends, a daycare in San Francisco’s Japantown, is marking its 50th anniversary.
May 22, 2026Open source
Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into wa...
May 21, 2026Open source
Senior Success: Sierra Pacific student overcomes loss of mother to graduate with high honors
For Lyn Tran, the cheers from the crowd will be quieter without her mother, Van 'Vivian' Le, but her accomplishments reflect years of resilience.
May 21, 2026Open source
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month: Eagles cheerleaders celebrate culture, ancestry
Several Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders are sharing how their Asian American and Pacific Islander backgrounds shape their journeys, as the squad marks Asian...
May 21, 2026Open source
EXCLUSIVE: Fresno Pacific serves up new sport with beach volleyball
Fresno Pacific is bringing beach volleyball to its Division-II athletics. It will be the first four-year collegiate program in the Fresno area.
May 19, 2026Open source
One tree at a time, students help rebuild LA wildfire affected areas The project called TREEAMS brings toge...
The project called TREEAMS brings together students from Altadena, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu.
May 19, 2026Open source
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Seattle gas prices soar as Memorial Day weekend travel picks up
According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Washington is up to $5.78, the second highest in the country.
May 23, 2026Open source
5 things to do in western Washington this weekend: May 22-25
Take in Seattle's vibrant Folklife Festival or a serene hike in the mountains, and honor fallen military members with Memorial Day tributes this weekend.
May 22, 2026Open source
After a near drowning in the Skykomish, a Washington woman's rescue is a warning
Ten years after a near-fatal kayaking incident, Nichole Gaertner reunites with one of her rescuers, highlighting river safety and the dangers of hidden debris.
May 22, 2026Open source
Population growth is outpacing job growth in downtown Seattle, DSA says
Seattle had the fourth fastest growth rate increase last year among major U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seattle Aquarium introduce Zweigle the otter, new roommate for Molalla
The Seattle Aquarium has welcomed Zweigle, a one-year-old North American river otter, to his new home alongside 13-year-old Molalla in the aquarium’s river...
May 16, 2026Open source
4th King County, Washington resident monitored for possible hantavirus exposure
A fourth local resident is being monitored after they were aboard a flight with an ill cruise ship passenger, according to Public Health.
May 16, 2026Open source
Ballard pizzeria shuts down after two years, will maintain farmers’ market presence
Strega Pizzeria, a pizza and pasta spot located in the heart of Seattle's historic Ballard neighborhood, is shuttering its doors.
May 15, 2026Open source
Republican congressman subpoenas Chicago Public Schools CEO to testify in Washington
Republican Congressman Tim Walberg subpoenaed CPS CEO Macquline King to testify before the Education and Workforce Committee in Washington, DC.
May 14, 2026Open source
Homicide suspect arrested after 35-year-old found dead in South Seattle encampment
A 46-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a homicide last week inside a South Seattle homeless encampment.
May 12, 2026Open source
Boeing trial begins in Seattle over claims it hid 737 MAX safety concerns
LOT Polish Airlines has become the first airline to take Boeing to trial over the 737 MAX crashes, with proceedings starting Monday in Seattle.
May 12, 2026Open source
How concerned should Seattle cruise passengers be about hantavirus?
The county also warned that deer mice can carry hantavirus in wooded rural and suburban settings, including cabins, garages, sheds, and vehicles.
May 12, 2026Open source
Suspect at large after transgender college student stabbed to death in laundry room in Seattle
A suspect is at large after a transgender University of Washington student was stabbed to death in a laundry room in Seattle.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Washington state's eerie landscapes take center stage in new horror film 'Passenger'
Filmed across Washington state, "Passenger," a new horror film from Paramount Pictures, transforms the familiar road trip into a menacing journey. #k5Evening
May 23, 2026Open source
From school bell to doorbell: An island brings its teachers home
A tiny island community raises $1 million to build teacher housing, offering a lifeline to the oldest continuously operating school in Washington state.
May 23, 2026Open source
Dilemma in Des Moines: Will the 100-year-old Masonic Home of Washington be demolished?
The Masonic Home of Washington has stood along Marine View Drive for 100 years. A county superior court hearing may be the last chance to save it.
May 22, 2026Open source
DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms Thursday as temperatures fall into the 60s
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C. region Thursday as temperatures fall into the 60s, marking the start of a wet stretch expect...
May 21, 2026Open source
UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest: Ticket lottery window closes Friday
Fans looking to attend the historic UFC Freedom 250 weekend in Washington, D.C., have just days left to secure their spot.
May 20, 2026Open source
Six tax tips you should start thinking about now
Simple questions to ask year-round that can help you keep more of what you earn.
May 20, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania State Senate: Bartolotta vs. Buchtan
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta, out of Washington County, is facing a challenger in the primaries for the first time in her three terms. Greene County business...
May 20, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania State Senate: Bartollota vs. Buchtan
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta, out of Washington County, is facing a challenger in the primaries for the first time in her three terms. Greene County business...
May 20, 2026Open source
4 arrested, charged in connection to attempted contraband drop in Washington County, sheriff says
The sheriff’s office says deputies were tracking a stolen vehicle from Davisboro shortly before noon on Thursday, and tracked the vehicle to Eatonton.
May 19, 2026Open source
All-female Flight of Honor gives Florida veterans long-overdue recognition in Washington, D.C.
An all-female Flight of Honor brought 120 women veterans from across Florida to Washington, D.C. in March, marking the largest trip of its kind from the state.
May 18, 2026Open source
Baltimore Ravens to have joint practices at Minnesota, at home against Washington The Baltimore Ravens will...
The Baltimore Ravens will participate in two joint practices during training camp this summer, including a home clash with the Washington Commanders.
May 18, 2026Open source
Free Beacon Forces Correction From New Yorker's 'Vaunted Fact-Checking Department' on Graham Platner’s Mo...
The New Yorker on Friday corrected a report on Maine’s left-wing Senate candidate, Graham Platner, that falsely stated he purchased his home in Maine with...
May 15, 2026Open source
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closure...
May 15, 2026Open source
The great strait stalemate: Who blinks first on Hormuz?
In the darkest days of the Cuban Missile Crisis, President John F. Kennedy privately reflected on the central question before him: Who blinks first? For days...
May 13, 2026Open source
Why UK PM Keir Starmer Faces The Axe
Economic problems, electoral woes and a disastrous choice of ambassador for Washington are making life hard for Starmer.
May 12, 2026Open source
Federal Reserve Staff Funds Democratic Party Lurch to Left
Staffers of the Federal Reserve bank system are providing financial backing for the Democratic Party’s lurch toward the far left, a Washington Free Beacon...
May 12, 2026Open source
Wife of Chad Hartley to be arraigned on child molestation, trafficking charges
The wife of Chad Hartley was arrested by Vancouver police and booked into Clark County Jail on two charges, KATU has learned.Anna May Hug Hartley, 41, is schedu
May 12, 2026Open source
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Region: Western Washington
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Fallout begins in ‘Broadview Six’ case meltdown as prosecutor loses Washington posting
The dismissal of the Broadview Six case adds to the U.S. attorney's office's already abysmal record in cases related to Operation Midway Blitz.
May 24, 2026Open source
Mural of Ona Judge unveiled in Portsmouth
A mural of Ona Judge, an escaped slave of George Washington, was unveiled on Court Street in Portsmouth Saturday as part of the Black Heritage Trail.
May 24, 2026Open source
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who opened fire Saturday on a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. S...
May 24, 2026Open source
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to the Portland area. Here's what to expect
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stopped at Washington Square Mall on May 23 and will be at the Clackamas Town Center on May 30.
May 24, 2026Open source
MDOC says leaders are onsite at Women’s Huron Valley; lawmakers call for director’s resignation
Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi E. Washington and other department leaders have been onsite this week at the Women’s Huron Valley Correct...
May 24, 2026Open source
Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials.
May 24, 2026Open source
Dispatch: Man barricades himself inside home in Donora, SWAT on way to scene
Dispatchers said police are active on the scene after a man barricaded himself inside a home in Donora, Washington County.
May 23, 2026Open source
Washington state's eerie landscapes take center stage in new horror film 'Passenger'
Filmed across Washington state, "Passenger," a new horror film from Paramount Pictures, transforms the familiar road trip into a menacing journey. #k5Evening
May 23, 2026Open source
Deadly pedestrian crash in Washington County under investigation A pedestrian was killed after being hit by...
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car early on Saturday morning in Chartiers Township.
May 23, 2026Open source
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