Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools
The U.S. agency that oversees dozens of schools serving Native Americans is reporting more on-time high school graduations than ever.
Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says
The Khosla family ownership group, including Vinod Khosla, has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Tacoma man arrested after suspected arson sparks wildfire in Kittitas County
A 72-year-old Tacoma man was arrested on suspicion of arson after investigators used witness accounts and license plate reader data to link him to a wildfire.
Ballard’s Norwegian roots keep World Cup spirit alive after Seattle’s final match
Seattle’s World Cup matches may be over, but the tournament’s impact is still being felt across the city.
Coast Guard airlifts teen from remote Olympic National Park beach after medical emergency
A 15-year-old boy was rescued from Shi Shi Beach in Olympic National Park due to a medical emergency, as a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter provided an airlift.
Paul Allen’s estate strikes deal to sell Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks’ sale to the Khosla family is pending NFL approval, potentially marking a new era for the franchise post-Paul Allen’s legacy.
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.
Olympia SWAT arrest follows alleged propane tank assault, sheriff says
A SWAT team deployed non-lethal munitions before using a chainsaw to cut through the front door and enter the apartment, the county sheriff said.
Payroll tax, benefits program WA Cares sees 50% denial rate among early applicants
Washington’s WA Cares long-term care program launched July 1, but about half of early applicants have been denied over contribution requirements.
Seattle crime down through first half of 2026, driven by sharp decline in homicides and shootings
According to Seattle Police Department data, overall crime is down nearly 2%, while shootings are down more than 20%.
