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.
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.
Crews battling 2-acre fire near Tenino
A DNR helicopter and three fire engines are on scene assisting local firefighters.
No kidnapping charge filed in Pike Place stroller case; man charged with misdemeanor reckless endangerment
The man pleaded not guilty Tuesday and remained in King County Jail with bail set at $75,000.
Pierce County man charged after deputies say firefighters nearly hit during 80 mph pursuit
Court records say the Jeep reached 80 mph, crossed a school parking lot and continued after two attempts to stop it.
Suspect charged in 2024 Tacoma killing after two-year ballistics investigation
Ballistics testing tied 11 shell casings from the 2024 Tacoma shooting to the suspect’s handgun.
Foul play not suspected after remains of 2 missing hikers found in North Cascades
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office says no foul play is suspected after search crews recovered two missing hikers in separate North Cascades incidents.
Fire damages commercial building on East Madison Street
Seattle firefighters responded just after 3:30 a.m. to the 2700 block of E. Madison Street, where crews found flames coming from the corner building’s third floor.
