‘Plain, straightforward’ cellphone laws reduce crash rates, study finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday looked at data from Oregon, Washington and California, states with broad prohibitions on cell phone use in cars.
California father, son identified in fatal rafting accident
Father and son from Berkeley were identified as the victims who died in last week's fatal rafting incident on the Nooksack River in Washington.
Cougar mauls 9-year-old at church camp in Washington state
A cougar attacked a 9-year-old girl who was playing hide-and-seek at a church camp in Washington state, seriously wounding her and sending her friends running in fear.
Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
Seattle family worked for months to get reimbursement from Airbnb after guests made drugs in property
A family in West Seattle is dealing with a nightmare after they say a group of people used and made drugs in their rental property, and they have not been able to get reimbursed from Airbnb.
Alaska Airlines passenger dies during flight
The flight was heading from Seattle to Nashville on Monday.
Fired Arby’s manager admits to urinating ‘at least twice’ in milkshake mix, police say
Police would like to get in touch with customers who may have purchased a milkshake in October 2021.
Washington state troopers pull over driver who crammed SUV into back of U-Haul
A Washington State Trooper made an unusual traffic stop this week after spotting an SUV crammed into the back of a very small U-Haul.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
Seattle Police: Burglary suspect accidentally shoots himself in the head while fleeing the scene
Seattle Police have arrested a burglary suspect after they say he shot himself in the head while trying to run away from the scene of a break-in in a north Seattle neighborhood.
San Francisco mother seeks justice after son shot, killed in Seattle
The mother of a young man who was shot in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood this month is asking for the public's help in catching his killer.
Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
Single woman throws wedding-gown party with mom who has cancer: Incredible gift of love
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
Seattle Seahawks trade Russell Wilson to Denver Broncos, reports say
A week after saying they had no intention of trading Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks have dealt their star quarterback to the Denver Broncos, according to multiple reports.
Richland Fred Meyer shooting: Suspect accused of killing 1 arrested after manhunt
The suspect in the deadly Richland Fred Meyer shooting has been arrested more than 100 miles away from the scene, police said early Tuesday.
77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Rape, murder of 9-year-old Spokane girl solved 62 years later
Police believe then 20-year-old John Reigh Hoff raped and murdered Candy Rogers, 9, in 1959 in Spokane, Washington, before committing suicide in 1970.
Washington state flooding: State of emergency declared, hundreds displaced
Flooding and landslides wreaked havoc on the U.S. Northwest, closing a portion of a major highway and displacing hundreds of residents.
Video: Coast Guard rescues hiker who was missing for a week
The Coast Guard has released dramatic rescue video of 26-year-old hiker who had been missing for at least a week in Olympic National Park in Washington.
Western US governors meet with President Biden to discuss current wildfires
The Friday meeting between President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and seven Western US governors focused on wildfire prevention and response. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.