Washington

Spokane police respond to a mass shooting in North Spokane that left several people injured and forced residents to shelter in place early Wednesday.

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors named Dr. Mia Shim, former King County health chief, as the new county health officer effective immediately.

Spokane City Council shifts weekly legislative sessions to Wednesdays starting July 15, 2026, aiming to increase efficiency and public transparency.

The City of Spokane updates its public safety news portal for July 7, 2026, centralizing police and fire department incident reports for residents.

Toyota will invest $3.6 billion to move Tacoma pickup manufacturing from Mexico to Texas, creating 2,000 jobs by 2030 amid trade policy shifts.

A new Seattle city study outlines four options for Highway 99 in South Park, including full removal to gain 100 acres of land and improve health.

Spokane crews contained a brush fire at Underhill Park that threatened nearby homes, burning a 4,000-square-foot area on the park's south side.

New coyote sightings in West Seattle's Seaview and Puget Ridge neighborhoods prompt urgent pet safety warnings following a confirmed domestic cat kill.

A 41-year-old man and 39-year-old woman died after their motorcycle struck a barrier on SR-509 in Tacoma. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

The Olympia Country & Golf Club celebrates 100 years since opening its Butler Cove course, surviving the Great Depression and a major 1959 fire.

Spokane Indians defeat Hillsboro Hops 4-2 behind Tommy Hopfe’s 19-game hit streak, leaving the Hops three games out of first place.

Portland Fire and Seattle Storm face off July 4 at Climate Pledge Arena. See the full TV schedule, streaming options, and tip-off details here.

West Seattle marks July 4, 2026, with the Admiral Kids’ Parade, museum tours, and modified transit schedules for the holiday weekend.

North Carolina Courage face Seattle Reign FC at WakeMed Soccer Park for a critical NWSL matchup and themed Supergirl Night celebration on July 3.

A 93-year-old woman died Friday after a fast-moving fire, preceded by a loud boom, consumed a two-story home in Seattle's View Ridge neighborhood.

Seattle Department of Transportation opens public comment on parking and loading changes for West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne through July 27.

Southbound Stevens Street faces lane reductions and 9th Avenue Bridge repairs starting July 6 as Spokane begins an eight-week infrastructure project.

Belgium advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal at Lumen Field, fueled by a controversial VAR penalty.

Business owners in Seattle’s CID report major sales drops during the 2026 World Cup as crowds flock to Pioneer Square instead.

Seattle Municipal Archives launches 'We the People of Seattle' exhibit at Municipal Tower to mark the U.S. semiquincentennial and civic history.

Rabbi Sholom Elishevitz saved his family and seven camp counselors from a Bellevue house fire caused by an electrical failure early Saturday morning.

A zoonotic parasite causing severe liver damage in humans is now established in the Pacific Northwest, with detections in Washington state foxes.

Recent research by author Julia Kuo uncovers the overlooked legacy of Chinese horticulturalist Ah Bing in Oregon’s agricultural history.

Seattle City Light starts a multi-block utility pole and line replacement in Gatewood, warning West Seattle residents of upcoming planned outages.