Arrest made after man dies following fistfight behind Marysville restaurant
Two men got into a fight behind Don’s Restaurant, and one of them stopped breathing before dying at the scene.
Seal pup shot in Bellingham highlights rise in marine gunshot cases
A seal pup, shot in the head, is recuperating at Washington’s SR3 marine hospital amid rising shootings of marine mammals.
NBA commissioner says expansion process ‘on track’ to finalize by end of 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said multiple groups have expressed interest in owning the Seattle expansion team.
Camano Island woman airlifted to hospital after severe dog bites
The dog nearly severed the woman’s finger and continued to bite her until a family member helped her escape, according to the sheriff’s office.
Point Defiance Zoo temporarily closes puffin habitat after 3 bird deaths
Three tufted puffins died after contracting a suspected avian disease. Zoo guests are urged to monitor symptoms, although the zoo said public risk is low.
Prices in Seattle have risen among the most in the nation, according to federal data
The Consumer Price Index breakdown for the 12 months between June 2025 and June 2026 showed consumers paying up to 4.5% more in the Seattle area.
Darrington voters to decide fate of ‘town’s heart’
The Darrington Community Center could close if voters reject a levy renewal.
NWS warning of potential ‘critical’ fire conditions for Olympics, west Cascades
Thunderstorms capable of producing frequent lightning are possible generally north of White Pass in the Cascades and in the Olympics.
After years without tenants, Seattle developer converts commercial space into apartments
A downtown Seattle office conversion highlights how developers are responding to a weak office market and a shrinking pipeline of new housing.
House passes bill that could bring permanent daylight saving time to Washington
The bill would establish daylight saving time as the year-round national standard, eliminating the spring and fall time changes.
