Puyallup River Rescue, First Responders Save Woman from Swift Currents in Coordinated Effort
Deputies rescued a woman from the Puyallup River; they used ropes and a ladder to pull her to safety due to the lack of a riverbank. Her condition is stable, and the effort was praised as a great team response.
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on SB I-5 Near West Seattle Bridge, Impaired Driver Arrested, "Tae" Sought by Patrol
An individual was fatally struck by a motorhome after their car hit a barrier and was left on I-5. Later, an impaired driver's collision led to their death. The initial driver fled.
SF's OpenAI Seeks Fusion Energy from Another Sam Altman Startup, Seattle-based Helion
OpenAI is discussing plans to purchase electricity from the fusion startup Helion to power its data centers. Helion has yet to produce commercial energy but expects to achieve this milestone within the year.
King County Poacher Sentenced for Multiple Counts of Unlawful Hunting, Receives Community Service and Heavy Fine
A King County judge sentenced Jason Smith to community service and fines for multiple counts of big game poaching and other wildlife-related charges, following a WDFW investigation.
North Carolina Man Sentenced for Assaulting Teen on Flight from Atlanta to Seattle
A 70-year-old North Carolina man was sentenced to six months in prison for assaulting a minor on a flight from Atlanta to Seattle. He pleaded guilty to the charges in March after being arrested in July 2023.












