Washington

Matt Vaughan of Easy Street Records will serve as Grand Marshall for the 2026 West Seattle Grand Parade, honoring his 40-year local business legacy.

Spokane air quality hits unhealthy levels as North Idaho wildfire smoke and a Red Flag Warning create hazardous conditions across the Inland Northwest.

President Trump fired Seattle U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff less than 60 minutes after judges appointed him, sparking a fresh constitutional clash.

Spokane police arrest a tenant after the body of 34-year-old Krystin Pirtle was discovered in a closet at 1528 W. Gardner Ave.

Seattle parents are enrolling toddlers in Tilth Alliance’s Seedlings Camp at Rainier Beach, shifting the traditional timeline for youth summer programs.

First Interstate Bank donated $12,500 to the Boys & Girls Club of Spokane County after burglars stole 44 tablets and caused extensive damage.

Spokane breaks ground July 22 on Meadowglen Park, the city's first new park in 23 years, featuring sports courts and 16 acres of preserved nature.

Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop Honolulu flights from Boise and Spokane while Hawaiian Airlines cancels its Auckland route to focus on domestic growth.

Spokane County Fire District 9 crews contained a five-acre grass fire near Little Baldy on July 13. No evacuations were ordered for the Beacon Hill area.

Washington state seeks damages from Albertsons in a new trial, alleging the grocery giant ignored red flags while dispensing 641 million opioid pills.

Mayor Lisa Brown joins 45 global leaders in the 10th Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to tackle public safety and housing in Spokane.

Xavi Gnaulati scores long-range winner as Tacoma Defiance defeats San Jose Earthquakes II in MLS NEXT Pro action, lifting Tacoma in the standings.

Winnie, a 9-month-old American pit bull in Spokane, defies medical odds after surgery and radiation for a rare spinal tumor at WSU.

Seattle Reign FC adjusts its starting eleven as Ryanne Brown returns to replace injured Madison Curry in a crucial matchup against Portland Thorns FC.

Over 6,000 Avista customers faced outages Saturday evening in Spokane's South Hill area, affecting Lincoln Heights, Moran Prairie, and Comstock.

West Seattle Summer Fest expands its footprint on day two, introducing a new food zone at SW Oregon Street and drawing massive crowds for live events.

Capt. Arthur Dehnz relieves Capt. Ryan Murphy at Base Seattle change-of-command, overseeing critical Pacific Northwest maritime mission support.

A 75-year-old man remains in critical condition after his vehicle struck a Seattle home, requiring emergency structural shoring by fire crews.

Washington officials weigh four development options for Blake Island as infrastructure fails and visitation drops following the loss of tour services.

Spokane Fire Department and DNR crews stopped a brush fire near North Indian Trail Road on Friday morning. The cause remains under investigation.

Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit investigates a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle at Hamilton and Mission.

A federal judge ruled that Washington state inspectors must be allowed inside the Northwest ICE Processing Center despite GEO Group's objections.

Spokane officials and Catholic Charities presented their 311-integrated street outreach model to national experts at the July 2026 conference.

The Patrick Ferro Center for Materials Research at Gonzaga University sets a new standard for academic and industry collaboration in Spokane.