New Report Ranks Washington's Christmas Spirit

A new report ranks the states with the most and least Christmas spirit by analyzing Google searches and Christmas music streams.

Washington Christmas Weather Forecast: Old Farmer’s Almanac

The almanac has released its regional predictions for Christmas weather in the United States. Here's how the Pacific Northwest fares.

Best Places For New Year’s Eve: Seattle Makes The List

WalletHub recently released its 2019 rankings of best and worst places to go for New Year’s.

‘Unusual’ Start To Flu Season: Latest Activity In Washington

According to the CDC, seasonal influenza activity in the United States has been elevated for five weeks and continues to increase.

Best College Cities In America 2020: Seattle Makes The Top 10

A new study by WalletHub ranked the best college cities in America. Find out where our city finished.

Christmas Bird Count: Register For Holiday Tradition Near You

Events are planned in the King and Pierce counties in late December.

Healthcare Open Enrollment Ends Sunday Night In Washington

Open enrollment for the Washington Health Benefit Exchange closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

Bait Package Sting Operation Leads To Several Arrests

Washington police departments teamed up with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to catch package thieves during the holiday season.

1 Injured As Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Apartment Fire Near Kent

Crews from multiple fire departments were called to the blaze along Kent Des Moines Road Friday morning.

Westbound Snoqualmie Pass Reopens After Snow Closure

Westbound travel was halted for more than 30 minutes after several spin-outs and crashes near Easton.

New Bridge Opens Across Spiketon Creek Near Buckley

According to WSDOT, the temporary structure is among the largest single-span modular bridges ever produced.

Ferguson, Inslee Pitch Assault Weapon Ban And Limits On Magazines

Both measures contain exceptions and would allow people to keep weapons they already own.

3 Southbound Lanes Reopen After I-5 Crash Near Olympia

Backups built on Interstate 5 Thursday afternoon after a large crash involving several vehicles blocked all but one southbound lane.

CenturyLink Ordered To Pay $6.1M In Lawsuit Over Hidden Fees

The Attorney General said the internet provider added charges to approximately 650,000 customers' bills without disclosing the fees.

7 Arrested In King County Operation Targeting Online Predators

Investigators said the men agreed to meet at a local motel, believing they were speaking to underage girls.

Tacoma Approves Permit For Controversial LNG Facility

Puget Sound Energy has cleared a major hurdle in building a liquefied natural gas facility at the Port of Tacoma.

Washington Adopts Aggressive Overtime Pay Protections

Over the next decade, hundreds of thousands of salaried workers will be entitled to overtime pay.

Sea-Tac Airport Officials Hit Pause On Facial Recognition Plans

The airport is the first in the country to place a moratorium on the technology at boarding gates.

Pierce County Council Votes To Join Initiative 976 Legal Defense

The Pierce County Council approved a plan to assist the state's defense of the car tab measure in court.

North Cascades Highway Closes For Winter Wednesday

WSDOT said this is the latest seasonal closure date for State Route 20 in more than a decade.

Spoofed WSP Number Linked To Bomb Threat, Scam

Scam phone calls, appearing to be from Washington State Patrol, warn of nearby bombs and instructs recipients to visit a specific website.

Washington's SR 20 North Cascades Highway Closing To Vehicles Until 2020

A snowy forecast means State Route 20 North Cascades Highway will close for the season at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Washington's SR 305 Agate Pass Bridge Painting Pauses For Winter

Crews will temporarily suspend a large-scale painting project on the State Route 305 Agate Pass Bridge.

Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation Of Washington Capitol Building

A WSP bomb squad responded to the Capitol Campus in Olympia Monday after someone phoned in a threat.

Young Girls Survive Whidbey Island Crash That Killed Their Father

The twins were able to get out of the car and climb up an embankment after the crash Friday evening.

Spanaway Man Charged In Deadly Parkland Hit-And-Run

A 30-year-old man is accused of driving the van involved in a crash that killed a 69-year-old Parkland woman Saturday.

FAA Seeks To Fine Boeing $3.9 Million For Faulty Jet Parts

The Federal Aviation Administration said Boeing failed to oversee its suppliers.

These Are Seattle's Most Popular Dog Names For 2019

According to Rover, Washington keeps things pretty classic, but there are a few illuminating trends in the name game.

America’s Health Rankings 2019: Washington Places 9th

The United Health Foundation has released its annual America’s Health Rankings. Find out why our state finished in the top 10.

The U.S. Airlines Most Likely To Bump You: Report

A travel site has released a list of U.S. airlines most likely to boot you from an overbooked flight.

Nearly 4,000 UFO Reports In Washington So Far In 2019

In 1947, Kenneth Arnold filed the first well-known report of a UFO over Mount Rainier.

Washington Holiday Events Roundup: Dec. 7 & Dec. 8

From pancake breakfasts to tree lightings and wine tastings, celebrations are happening around Puget Sound this weekend. Here are six ideas.

Amazon Says Delivery Times Back To Normal After Delays

Record holiday shopping orders, mixed with bad weather in the midwest, caused some speedbumps for the Seattle-based retailer this week.

Gov. Jay Inslee To Undergo Hip Surgery Monday

Inslee is expected to be out of the office for at least a week. Secretary of State Kim Wyman will be acting governor during the operation.

Boeing Tries To Reassure Airline Industry Leaders About Max

The aircraft maker invited union officials and safety experts to tour Seattle-area facilities over two days this week.

Washington Ranked Best State In Annual National Survey

U.S. News & World Report placed Washington at the top of its yearly ranking of best states.

Horizon Air Warns About Lax Safety Culture Among Its Pilots

In a memo, the Seattle-based airline’s president of flight operations noted several incidents that could have been avoided.

2 Clerks Shot In 2 Days In Pierce County, Suspect On The Run

A man was captured on surveillance wearing identical clothing during two shootings Wednesday and Thursday. He is still on the run.

Rolled Semi Closes I-705 Ramp In Tacoma

The southbound ramp from SR 509 to I-705 was closed Thursday morning after a semi-truck crash.

2 Charged In Bellingham Teen’s Overdose Death

Two Mount Vernon residents are accused of selling a 17-year-old counterfeit oxydocone pills containing fentanyl.