A judge in Thurston County dismissed an effort to remove Donald Trump from the Washington state primary ballot over his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riot.

At least five people in Seattle have died from hypothermia amidst a severe cold snap, highlighting the city's homelessness issue and lack of adequate shelter space.

Seattle's Food Equity Fund is accepting proposals for its $2.3 million grants, aimed at addressing food injustices, until March 19. The fund supports projects led by BIPOC, immigrants, and low-income communities.

Seattle CityClub hosts a forum for eight City Council finalists on January 18, where the public can interact and submit questions, with live broadcasting on the Seattle Channel.

Seattle seeks investment consultants for its retirement system, with a proposal deadline of February 23, 2024, and an informational WebEx meeting on January 24.

Snoqualmie Pass on I-90 has reopened with restrictions after icy conditions led to closures and accidents, including a WSP Trooper's vehicle being hit.

Washington state's Initiative 2117, which seeks to repeal the 2021 Climate Commitment Act, has secured enough signatures to potentially appear on the November ballot.

Passengers sued Alaska Airlines and Boeing over a flight incident involving a 737 Max 9 where a loud bang was heard and a fuselage panel detached, causing the plane to make an emergency landing.

Seattle police used a tire deflation device to arrest a DUI suspect who attempted to flee after being woken up at a gas station. The car, reported stolen, contained narcotics.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal against Washington state's capital gains tax, preserving the state's high court ruling that the tax is lawful.

Several Seattle-area schools closed due to cold weather causing burst pipes and icy conditions, with some switching to remote learning. A burst pipe also displaced Seattle University students.

A 36-year-old man was found dead in Snohomish County Jail, the fourth inmate death in the facility in recent months, sparking concerns over safety and inmate well-being.

Valeri Nichushkin enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, his return to the Colorado Avalanche pending program clearance.