Flags to be lowered in honor of former state lawmaker Sam Hunt on Saturday
Washington state honors former Senator Sam Hunt by lowering flags to half-staff on May 30, 2026, with a memorial service scheduled in Olympia.
Longview tank implosion: Here’s what we know
A chemical tank imploded at a paper mill on May 26, killing multiple employees. Here is what you need to know about the deadly industrial incident:
City of Seattle installs ‘traffic calming treatments’ to address violence near Aurora Avenue
Neighbors have reported several shootings, including drive-bys, and residential streets being used as getaway routes.
‘No longer affordable’: Sound Transit outlines future of light rail projects
Sound Transit passes funding gap plan, prompting a sweeping overhaul of its ST3 expansion plan and delaying some projects while seeking new revenue sources.
Washington State Patrol battles toxicology backlog
The lab, which handles evidence for criminal cases, is currently processing more than 15,700 cases.
Seattle Seawolves set to host New England Free Jacks. Here’s how to stream with KING 5
You can stream the Seattle Seawolves game against the New England Free Jacks on KING 5 apps for your TV or mobile phone, on KING5.com, or on KONG.
‘Loud and Powerful’: Taiko drummers link tradition, identity and activism in Seattle
Local performers in Seattle highlight taiko drumming as a powerful symbol of cultural resilience, identity, and solidarity.
Nine confirmed dead, two missing as recovery operations continue at Longview paper mill site
Recovery efforts continue after a deadly implosion at Nippon Dynawave paper mill left nine dead and two missing, with ongoing environmental impacts being monitored.
What we know: Families identify some victims of Longview paper mill implosion
On Thursday, officials announced that eight workers are confirmed dead and three employees are still missing.
Two-vehicle collision leads to downed power lines, road closure in Bothell
A collision on Bothell Way Northeast downed power lines and closed the road, according to Bothell police. Drivers should avoid the area as crews work on repairs.