Kiara Daniels is appointed Deputy Mayor of Tacoma, celebrated for her extensive community service and initiatives in affordable housing, economic development, and cultural programs.

An 81-year-old driver hit two juveniles walking from school in Kirkland after reportedly falling asleep; both youths were hospitalized with serious injuries, and the driver is under investigation.

Deputies in Pierce County used Morse code to rescue a man who had been on the ground for four days, revealing the continuing importance of old technologies.

The WDFW is banning wildlife rehabilitators in Eastern Washington from accepting deer, elk, and moose from Jan. 7, 2025, to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease.

A biopharmaceutical company, Athira Pharma, settled for $4.068 million over allegations of research misconduct.

A young man was shot in the ankle overnight in Seattle's South Park neighborhood and taken to the hospital; police are investigating the incident but have not released details about the events leading up to the shooting.

The upcoming Kirkland City Council meeting on January 7, 2025, will cover topics like the Transportation Improvement Program, fire code amendments, and the Bike Valet Volunteer Program.

A 14-year-old boy was killed and another teen injured in a New Year's Eve shooting in Lynnwood; police are investigating the incident as an isolated event.

Seattle is forecasted to have overcast and rainy weather, with occasional snow, and a high around 45 degrees by the National Weather Service. Rain chances persist through the week.

A man was fatally shot in Spanaway, WA, and a suspect has been arrested. The Pierce County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the homicide with no remaining threat to the community.

Seattle Police are probing an early morning homicide in Capitol Hill, where a 29-year-old man died from gunshot wounds. No arrests have been made, and the case remains open.

A male victim was shot and killed in Pierce County; deputies responded, attempted to save him, but he was pronounced dead on scene. Suspect was arrested, and homicide investigation is underway.

Seattle's New Year's Eve forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies, a high near 45°F, and increasing rain chances towards night, with steady, mild weather expected into the New Year.