Everett firefighters rescued a man and his dog from an apartment fire at the Park 120 Apartments; two cats perished, and one is missing. The probable cause is an overloaded electrical outlet.

The Everett City Council has approved the construction of a new multipurpose facility downtown, which will serve as the Everett AquaSox baseball team's new home and host community events.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell selected Shon Barnes as the new police chief after a national search. Barnes has a track record of reducing crime and fostering community engagement.

A Michigan man was sentenced to three years for running a refund scam that defrauded retailers of over $4 million using his "Simple Refunds" Telegram channel.

Over 600,000 expected on WA State Ferries during holidays, with new Anacortes/San Juan Islands winter schedule starting Dec 29. Travelers advised to use the WSDOT app for info and make vehicle reservations.

The SR 241 Mabton bridges in Washington reopened on December 19, following completion of construction to replace and retrofit the structures, thereby lifting prior weight restrictions.

Local artist Vee Hua is celebrating the winter solstice with "Longest Night," an annual event featuring interdisciplinary activities and a new lineup of artists, including a tea ritual and dance performances.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of consistent rain for Seattle, with high chances of precipitation and temperatures ranging in the low 50s and mid-40s.

The Seattle Polar Bear Plunge invites residents for a New Year swim at Matthews Beach Park. Launched in 2003, the event emphasizes safety and recommends not staying in the cold water for more than 15 minutes.

Seattle Police detained over a dozen individuals in Chinatown-International District, seizing drugs and a knife, as part of an urban crime reduction operation.

A Seattle entrepreneur was sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined $75,000 for underreporting income and evading taxes on his bikini barista coffee stand business.

Renton Police are searching for Jomauri Wilson, who cut off his ankle monitor. He has a history of felonies, gang ties, and was found with weapons before escaping. He's considered dangerous and has $111,000 of warrants.

The transit union offers a $10,000 reward for information on the stabbing death of Seattle Metro bus driver Shawn Yim, as police seek suspect Richard Sitzlack.