A caregiver is charged with raping two Alzheimer's patients at a facility in Shoreline. DNA evidence linked him to the crimes after he re-entered the U.S. and was surveilled by detectives.

A dog named Raider was rescued by firefighters after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in Pierce County, near Buckley. He was safely returned to his owner.

The Discovery Park Beach shuttle in Seattle will run from May 25 to September 7, 2024, on Saturdays, providing free rides between park parking lots. Service animals and strollers are allowed, but pets and large items are not.

Snohomish County celebrates its agricultural heritage by inducting farms into the "Centennial Farm" club at the Evergreen State Fair, recognizing farms over a century old.

Renee Cox, a crisis responder supervisor from Kirkland, was named a finalist for the Hometown Heroes award for her contributions to mental health response and law enforcement training.

Bellevue City Council updates its Procurement Diversity Inclusion Plan to better support small and minority-owned businesses, enhancing technical support, transparency, and vendor relationship-building.

The weather in Seattle is set to change with the NWS predicting a mix of conditions, including a possibility of rain over the weekend and warmer temperatures early next week.

The National Weather Service forecasts a partly sunny day with a high near 72 degrees in Seattle, followed by a mostly cloudy night with a low around 53 degrees. Variable winds and a chance of rain later in the week are expected.

WDFW plans to discuss the removal of Talbot Dam to restore habitat for salmon and trout at a public meeting on May 23.

New summer target shooting rules take effect in the Wenas Wildlife Area to prevent wildfires, with shooting activities allowed only until 10 a.m. from May 15 to September end, and steel targets banned from June 1.

A series of violent incidents involving shootings and stabbings occurred in Seattle over the weekend, with one juvenile shot and others fleeing, leaving the police to investigate.

Seattle Councilmember Tammy J. Morales calls for a delay on the vote for Seattle Police Guild contract to allow for more community input, citing concerns over transparency and police accountability.

The Washington Department of Ecology is redefining what 'clean' water means in the state, differentiating natural conditions from pollution, following EPA's rollback of provisions in 2021. They seek public input on their dual approach proposal.