A 51-year-old man with a criminal history was arrested for a fatal shooting at a Kent apartment, where two locals died from gunshot wounds ruled as homicide.

One person died in a fire at an adult family home in Pierce County's Midland area; nine others were displaced. Firefighters and investigators are examining the cause of the blaze.

A Snohomish man with a history of providing tactical training to extremist groups has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegal gun possession.

An 18-year-old was hospitalized after nearly drowning in Lake Washington, with emergency crews responding to the scene where the man spent about 15-20 minutes underwater.

Tacoma to hold a public hearing on updates to the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District code, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available for public input.

A WDFW employee collecting fish data fell in a parking lot, requiring a medical airlift. Their work is vital for fisheries management and conservation.

Property owners in Thurston County face a $204,000 fine for unauthorized development along the Deschutes River shoreline, impacting the environment and violating state shoreline management laws.

The DNR is investigating the human-caused Red Bridge Road fire in Kittitas County and seeks public help, following 53 acres burned and structures damaged.

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the removal of the Merlos family, detained in Ferndale, to allow them access to legal counsel.

Seattle Councilmember Rivera backs Washington joining a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for withholding $7 billion in education grants.

Bellevue sets up temporary waste drop-off at Bannerwood Park due to ongoing labor dispute with Republic Services, offering relief for residents during work stoppage.

Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington opposes Trump's tariffs, citing their negative impact on the state's economy, including drops in imports and agricultural exports. He leads a coalition suing over the policy, which they argue is unlawful.

Snohomish County and LISC Puget Sound have created a survey to improve services for those with developmental disabilities by collecting feedback from affected individuals and their support networks.