Washington lawmakers are advancing a bill to adopt permanent Pacific Standard Time, ending the semi-annual clock change and circumventing the need for federal approval.

A woman in Seattle's Central District was shot during an attempted purse robbery by a bicyclist who asked her for a cigarette. The suspect fled, and the police are seeking information. The victim is stable at Harborview Medical Center.

A couple in Vancouver, Washington, escaped a sinkhole that swallowed their Jeep due to a compromised 1940s water main. They survived by exiting through the vehicle's manual windows.

Seattle's SDOT Bridge Artist in Residence program showcases digital works by Vivian Li and Mariah Vicary at King Street Station Gallery from February 1, with a focus on data visualization.

A DUI driver struck and seriously injured a 22-year-old scooter rider in Queen Anne, Seattle. The driver fled but was later arrested and faces charges including Hit and Run and Vehicular Assault.

Seattle commits to a zero-waste future, focusing on reducing waste instead of just recycling, with strategies for sustainable living detailed on the "At Your Service" blog.

Families of Hamas hostages have visited Seattle and Washington, D.C., advocating for the release of their loved ones, with support from high-level government officials.

Seattle faces traffic disruptions due to the "Revive I-5" project and other roadwork, affecting southbound I-5 lanes, the SR 520 Trail, Montlake Boulevard, and eastbound I-90 lanes, with various ramp and lane closures throughout the weekend.

Sound Transit closed the U-District Link light rail station on Saturday evening due to a pro-Palestine protest for safety reasons, using shuttle buses as an alternative for affected passengers.

Costco tests membership card scanners at select store entrances to curb unauthorized access and ensure real members are entering, starting with their Issaquah, Washington location.

At least five people in Seattle have died from hypothermia amidst a severe cold snap, highlighting the city's homelessness issue and lack of adequate shelter space.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal against Washington state's capital gains tax, preserving the state's high court ruling that the tax is lawful.

A 36-year-old man was found dead in Snohomish County Jail, the fourth inmate death in the facility in recent months, sparking concerns over safety and inmate well-being.