Deadly falls, a lawsuit, and a deadline: Why Gas Works Park is changing now
A teen’s death, a nuisance lawsuit, and decades of injuries are now colliding with a city order to remove parts of the park’s iconic towers by May 15.
Potential record whale deaths along Washington coast ‘alarming’ for biologists
Thirteen dead whales have washed up on beaches since March.
Milton council member faces backlash over comments about drivers who don’t speak English
Councilmember Bob Whalen made the comments during the city council meeting on Monday, April 20.
King County Council renews calls on assessor to resign
All nine councilmembers are expected to sign the letter, which states that allegations and court orders involving Wilson have caused “irrevocable harm.”
45 atmospheric rivers impacted Washington state between October, March
Five regional events were considered “extreme,” including an atmospheric river that ripped through western Washington in December 2025.
Monroe crash kills couple, leaves 4-year-old without parents
Family and friends are rallying around the child and mourning the loss of two beloved community members.
Washington’s wolf population reaches highest level yet, says WDFW
The report shows that the minimum year-end wolf count increased by more than 17% at the end of 2025, following a decline a year prior at the end of 2024.
Natural gas leak causes light rail disruptions, temporary evacuations of nearby buildings in Columbia City
The Seattle Fire Department said crews are responding to an exterior natural gas leak near a building under construction Tuesday.
Medina dock damaged by fire
Media police are looking for information about the cause of a fire that damaged the dock on April 19.
Prosecutors charge trio in Planet Fitness locker break-ins across Pierce County
A Bonney Lake victim told police a locker was pried open and $1,500 in cash was among the missing items, court records say.
