Raul Benitez-Santana was sentenced to over ten years for killing Trooper Christopher Gadd while under the influence. His undocumented status fueled media attention.

Congressional Republicans cut Medicaid funds in Washington state, impacting healthcare for vulnerable populations and possibly leading to coverage loss and hospital closures, with rural areas hit hard. Governor Ferguson criticizes the decision.

US 2 slope stabilization will cause traffic delays starting mid-July, with single-lane closures and a significant detour for freight during a three-day Tumwater Canyon closure.

Seattle has a clear 55°F on Independence Day, with sunny skies and a high of 76. Evening forecasts suggest partly cloudy conditions and a low of 54. The weekend and following week will stay clear and warm, with highs in the 70s-80s.

A man was fatally shot in Tacoma; police responded and declared him dead at the scene. A 38-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder.

Washington State health department disciplined various caregivers, including clearing, charging, or probation for unprofessional conduct, reflecting their commitment to medical standards.

Tacoma settled for $6 million with the family of Manuel Ellis, who died after an altercation with police, acknowledging fault and the need for reform.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced cuts to the state's SNAP benefits due to a new bill, affecting 1 million residents, with possible additional work requirements and significant economic implications.

DUI suspect arrested after a high-speed chase ends in a T-bone crash in Lynnwood, WA, injuring several people.

A violent confrontation in South Seattle resulted in a woman with gunshot wounds and a man with stab injuries. The incident occurred in the early hours and is under investigation by the SPD.

Central Washington Asphalt was fined $49,000 for a spill of 70 gallons of asphalt in Peshastin, with 35 gallons seeping into a creek. The company delayed reporting and cleanup efforts were ineffective, leaving some asphalt in the ecosystem.

A Steilacoom couple, Jesse James Bailey and Candace Bailey, have been sentenced to 210 months and 5 years in prison, respectively, for leading a drug trafficking ring tied to prison gangs, with a substantial seizure of drugs, weapons, and assets.

An Australian boy, Fintan, admired by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, reenacts their videos and is active in his local environmental group, The Clean Team.