Northwest
Robbery suspect ends up hiding in a tree | Podcast
King County Local Dive
News
Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.
News
King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy
The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.
Northwest
Son kills mom; double homicide at motel; carjackers caught | Podcast
King County Local Dive
Sports
Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate
Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.
News
Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk
Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.
Northwest
Family fears son’s killer could be freed from Washington state prison
Mark Wallace was 14 when he was killed by his older brother’s friend, John H. Schoenhals.
News
State of the State: Inslee pushes for $4 billion housing bond
Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence…
News
Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax
Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.
Northwest
‘The land cries out’: Family members of missing, murdered Indigenous people share stories
State Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and People Task Force met recently
News
State sues 3 major drug retailers for role in fueling opioid epidemic
AG Bob Ferguson alleges Albertsons, Kroger and Rite Aid of failing to prevent overuse of opioid prescriptions
Northwest
Ice storm coming? National Weather Service says it is
To strike most of Western Washington Thursday evening through Friday evening
Life
Yule in the PNW: How witches, pagans, Wiccans celebrate winter holidays
Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all…
News
Holiday travel: Icy Sea-Tac airport tops ‘Misery Map’
The predicted third-busiest holiday travel season since 2000 faces a wintry mix of traffic jams and flight issues.
News
For 7th straight year, Democrats aim for assault weapon ban
Democratic legislators will seek several gun control laws in the 2023 session, including one requiring a permit to…
News
Gov. Inslee proposes $4 billion bond to assist homeless, build housing
WA voters would get the final say.
News
Dinosaurs, drug laws and police pursuits on lawmaker to-do lists
WA legislators are queuing up bills they want to debate next year. Here are 8 certain to garner…
Northwest
Flu season is off to historically severe start | UW Medicine
Flu-related hospitalizations are higher so far this year in U.S. than every previous season since 2011