New WA Gun Law Already Faces Federal Court Challenge

Washington is the 10th state — including California, Hawaii, Illinois and New York — to enact a ban on AR and AK-style rifles.

$45M Owed To WA Taxpayers: ‘Time Running Out’ To Claim, IRS Says

Nationwide, the IRS says taxpayers are sitting on $1.5 billion in refunds from the 2019 tax season— but the clock is ticking to claim them.

Returning Orca Lolita To Northwest Is Risky, Some Caregivers Say

Lolita would be released into an enclosure the size of a couple football fields, where she would be under round-the-clock care.

$500K In Apple Products Stolen From Alderwood Mall: Police

Thieves cut a hole in a wall and entered an Apple store over the weekend, clearing the building out of hundreds of iPhones.

​Why Murder Defendant Was Free Before Killings In Washington

Except in cases of aggravated murder, Washington law presumes someone will be released from custody until they are tried and convicted.

WA Capital Gains Tax Upheld By State Supreme Court

Washington is one of nine states without an income tax. A heavy reliance on sales and fuel taxes falls disproportionately on lower earners.

WA 2023 Spring Forecast: Dry With A Fair Shot For Warm Days

Western Washington is one of a few places in the nation where the probabilities strongly favor a drier-than-usual spring.

​BNSF Train Derails Near Anacortes, Spilling 5K Gallons Of Diesel

A train derailed Thursday on Swinomish tribal land along Padilla Bay, according to the state Department of Ecology.

No Sign Of Missing Plane That Vanished Over Olympic National Forest

Rod Collen left the Tacoma Narrows Airport in a Cessna last Monday, and his aircraft dropped off the radar a short time later.

Bill To Restart Airport Search Process Passes WA House

After intense pushback, Washington is one step closer to rewriting its playbook for where to build out a new airport in the years ahead.

WA Hospitals Among Best In U.S., Newsweek Says In New Ranking

Newsweek ranked the hospitals on innovation, patient care, research and consistency. See how they performed around Washington.

'Move Over, Slow Down' Patrols Kick Off This Weekend Across WA

State troopers will be doing extra patrols in different parts of the state through April to remind drivers of the law.

Finnish President Visits Washington Monday

The President of Finland will kick off a five-day tour of the United States with a visit to Olympia and a speech before the legislature.

Boeing Worker Claims $754.6M Powerball Jackpot

In a nod to the jet, a Boeing employee bought an extra ticket as the drawing hit $747 million. She claimed one of the biggest jackpots ever.

WA To End Masking Rules At Health Care & Correctional Facilities

Citing declining disease trends Friday, state officials announced the impending end to universal masking requirements in more settings.

Search For New WA Airport Seeks Public Input

Recommendations for where to place a new Western Washington airport are due this summer, and residents have a chance to weigh in this month.

WA Needs 1.1 Million New Homes Over The Next Two Decades

According to state projections released Thursday, Washington will need to build more than a million homes to keep up with the population.

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

One of the biggest infrastructure projects in Washington and Oregon is underway between Vancouver and Portland.

Federal Airport Grants To Improve Security Screening Lines At SEA

The federal government will pay to relocate and expand a TSA checkpoint, aiming to speed up the process and prevent bottlenecks.

Full 'Worm Moon' Over Puget Sound Next Week

As usual for Seattle at this time of year, catching the last full moon of winter will be cloud-dependent. Here's what to know.

New Grants To Improve Shellfish Habitats In WA

Washington produces the most farmed shellfish in the U.S., and a series of grants will fund 11 projects to restore and protect habitats.

Grace Period Ends For Unpaid Tolls In WA

The arrival of March brings the return of late fees and other penalties for toll bills that go unpaid. Here's what to know.

WA Lawmakers Advance Anti-Doxing Bill

The House has passed a bipartisan bill designed to deter "doxing," adding new financial penalties for those who expose personal information.

​Western States Face More Snow, Wind

The wintry blasts led to hundreds of cancelled flights at airports around the country and temporarily shut down miles of major highways.

​Winter Storms Shut Down Much Of Portland, Paralyze Travel In The West

Portland logged its second-snowiest day on record this week, which came as a surprise to drivers and forecasters alike.

WA Hotels Rebounding From Low Pandemic Revenue, Occupancy: Report

Hotel tax payments to state and local governments are projected to top pre-pandemic levels as occupancy approaches 2019 highs in 2023.

Colchuck Peak Avalanche: Victims Identified, Recovery Delayed

Local authorities said a slab avalanche carried four climbers 500 feet, leaving three dead and another injured Sunday near Leavenworth.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Begin? Things To Know In Washington

6 p.m. sunsets return to Seattle in early March, and 7 p.m. sunsets will be close behind thanks to daylight saving time.

3 Dead In Weekend Avalanche Near Leavenworth

Officials said three people were killed Sunday after an avalanche at Colchuck Peak, southwest of Leavenworth.

Proposed Traffic Stop Changes Pass Out Of House Committee

Legislation designed to limit traffic stops for minor infractions cleared a key hurdle in the House on Thursday.

Former WA Coal Mine Will Be 'Proving Grounds' For Zero Emission Trucks

A former mine will soon be a testing site for three-story tall haul trucks that run off hybrid hydrogen and battery power.

SR 410 Repairs Begin Soon Near Crystal Mountain

The project is designed to prevent further issues on the highway near Crystal Mountain, which was blocked by debris flow in November.

New Listeria Outbreak In WA, 9 Other States Investigated By CDC

A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak, the CDC said Wednesday.

8 WA Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ ‘America’s Best Large Employers’

Two of Washington's largest employers made the top 25 this year, while a half-dozen more placed further down the list.

Coast Guard Rescues Rowers From Hood Canal

A Coast Guard helicopter worked fast Sunday evening to pull two people from a rowboat amid gusty winds along Hood Canal.

Cash Buyers In Puget Sound Squeeze An Already-Tight Housing Market

In a few areas of Western Washington, half of all homes purchased last year were paid for in cash, according to a new report.

WA Resumes Free Appointments For COVID Treatment Pills

The returning program allows patients to get faster access to free oral treatments to help alleviate COVID-19 symptoms.

Surplus Steelhead Coming To Several WA Lakes, Ponds

Late winter and early spring may provide a fishing bonanza for anglers thanks to a surplus in hatchery steelhead.

WA Launches New Flu Vaccination Dashboard

A new online tool lets Washingtonians see how many people are getting their flu shots each season.

Bipartisan Bill Aims To Improve Wildfire Smoke Forecasts & Monitoring

New legislation would expand a popular wildfire prevention program and bolster the state's smoke monitoring and forecasting efforts.