Seattle shifts homelessness strategy as number of unsheltered grows
Mayor Katie Wilson will expand a Pioneer Square strategy that moved 70 people into housing or shelter ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Seattle City Council approves RV parking limits, sending legislation to mayor
Nearly 4,000 people live in vehicles across King County as Seattle tightens RV parking rules and county leaders consider broader restrictions.
WSP seeks witnesses to police impersonator in Skagit Valley
WSP is asking for the public’s help identifying suspected police impersonators in the Skagit Valley area, including someone driving a Crown Victoria with push bars.
Man convicted in $10,000 murder-for-hire plot in Pierce County seeks reduced sentence
A woman hired Barker to kill her daughter’s former husband for $10,000, according to Pierce County court documents.
New male orca calf born to Southern Resident J35
A new male orca calf has been spotted with Southern Resident J35, marking her sixth documented calf. Researchers say the newborn appears healthy so far.
Big Game of the Week: How to watch Kennedy Catholic vs. Tahoma
Every Friday night, KING 5 will highlight local high school football teams around the region with the Big Game of the Week livestream.
Steilacoom mother pleads not guilty after court finds her competent in attempted murder case
Janieka Amber Marie Ellington faces four counts of attempted murder stemming from the Oct. 5 crash and remains in custody without bail.
Nonprofit that helped end Washington’s death penalty could soon shut down
A contract dispute could shut down the Washington Appellate Project. Hundreds of people’s appeals could be left in legal limbo.
Former Seattle gas station worker charged with murder; his mother, stepfather found dead in Wisconsin
Prosecutors say security video captured the clerk being shot at least four times from as close as 1 to 2 feet away.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Recology in death of Seattle elementary school teacher
The family of a Seattle teacher killed in a bicycle accident has sued Recology, alleging the driver violated traffic laws and the company neglected proper training.
