Washington State mandates a 1,000-yard buffer zone for boaters around Southern Resident killer whales starting January 1, 2025, to protect them from disturbances.

A male victim was shot and killed in Pierce County; deputies responded, attempted to save him, but he was pronounced dead on scene. Suspect was arrested, and homicide investigation is underway.

Seattle's New Year's Eve forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies, a high near 45°F, and increasing rain chances towards night, with steady, mild weather expected into the New Year.

Restoration efforts are underway in Washington to rehabilitate sagebrush habitats after wildfires, with over 9,500 plants introduced across acres of land, supported by collaborations between WDFW, local landowners, and organizations.

The Seattle Seahawks missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year after losing their chance when the Atlanta Falcons won over the Washington Commanders.

A 22-year-old man was stabbed in an unprovoked attack by a female in downtown Seattle. Police are searching for the Hispanic suspect. The victim is being treated at Harborview Medical Center.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department highlights their top law enforcement moments in a two-part video series, featuring pursuits, training, and a jail tour.

Seattle faces a damp end to 2024 with a chance of showers, as the National Weather Service predicts unsettled weather and temperatures around 46°F, potentially affecting holiday plans.

A shooting involving a Maserati and a Jeep in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood is under investigation with the suspect still at large. No injuries were reported despite the gunfire.

Two Portland men died from exposure in Skamania County while searching for Sasquatch, despite a three-day rescue operation involving over 60 volunteers and the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Seattle Police Department honored the memory of Officer John T. Clancy, Jr., who died in 1949 after a drunk driver hit him while on motorcycle patrol.

After a car theft on Christmas Day, a suspect led deputies on a chase, crashed, and ended up stranded in a tree in Olympia, WA, where he was captured with the help of a K9 and drone.

Two children abducted from Olympia were found safe in Portland, and their father was arrested after an Amber Alert was issued. The father failed to check in during a supervised visit.