Girmay Zahilay was sworn in as the youngest King County executive, focusing on addiction, homelessness, affordable housing, and effective local governance. He initiated a regional day of service and a substantial administrative restructure.

An Auburn man was arrested for first-degree murder after calling police to confess he killed his wife; she died from strangulation. Their children were home but did not witness the incident.

The Commercial Aviation Work Group plans its fifth meeting at Boeing Field on December 9, focusing on optimizing current transport capacities, not building a new airport. Public input is welcome, with options for in-person or online attendance.

Seattle's forecast includes a mostly cloudy week with frequent rain, including on Thanksgiving, with cooler temperatures and a possibility of rain and snow into the following week.

Colleen Melody has been appointed by Governor Bob Ferguson to the Washington Supreme Court, succeeding Justice Mary Yu. She has a distinguished career in civil rights law.

The AARTH in Seattle focuses on culturally attuned health education for the Black community, bridging gaps with public health systems and advocating health equity.

A 90-year-old woman died after their vehicle was hit by a train in Steilacoom, shortly after she and her husband were reported missing. Her husband survived, thanks to bystanders' intervention. No foul play is suspected.

BP crews have identified and are working on the source of a leak in the Olympic Pipeline, which supplies jet fuel to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

A shooting in SeaTac, WA resulted in one death, one injury, and led to a homicide investigation. The King County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident.

Attorney General Brown sues HUD over changes to the Continuum of Care grant program, alleging the changes could increase homelessness by limiting long-term housing aid.

Prosecutors say a Kirkland mother failed to seek emergency care for her 10‑year‑old with Type 1 diabetes during a summer road trip; the child later died at a Tacoma hospital. The mother faces first‑degree manslaughter charges.

A $3.8 million fine was issued to Olympic Pipeline Company and BP Pipelines by Washington State's Department of Ecology for a large gasoline spill near Conway.

A man in Puyallup stabbed a store employee and led police on a high-speed chase in a U-Haul after a shoplifting incident, ending in a collision. He was arrested and faced multiple charges.