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Traffic chaos hit I-5 southbound near SeaTac Friday afternoon after a major collision shut down three lanes, sparking a two-mile backup. Emergency crews and state agencies scrambled to clear the scene, delaying commuters and highlighting the disruption on a key artery—thanks to the crash, everyone’s commute turned into a nightmare. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipil...

King County deputies raced to a Burien apartment fire where three young girls—ages 17, 12, and 4—were trapped on a balcony, choking on smoke, after their own father allegedly barred them from escaping. Firefighters arrived first but couldn’t get in; deputies forced entry through a barricaded door, finding the dad, Jose Bonilla Landa, inside on a bed amid smoke and burned flooring. The kids reporte...

Boeing’s billion-dollar gamble pays off as it unveils its new “North Line” production facility in Everett, Washington, poised to crank out 52 Max jets monthly — a critical move to restore confidence, meet airline demand, and reignite the Pacific Northwest’s aviation economy. With Delta already ordering 100 Max 10s and the FAA’s approval looming, this sleek, fuel-efficient, and quieter aircraft cou...

The FIFA World Cup turned Seattle Center into a global epicenter, drawing over a million visitors and sparking a bold vision for its future. With record-breaking crowds and vibrant fan communities, the event proved the campus’s untapped potential—and reignited support for a major modernization plan led by Councilmember Rob Saka. His proposal aims to upgrade infrastructure while preserving historic...

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A brand-new $18 million Groff Elementary School in Moses Lake has been shuttered due to serious electrical safety issues, forcing the design firm Design West Architects to pay $1.85 million to help cover repairs. Though Design West has delivered smooth projects elsewhere in the Tri-Cities, this settlement resolves disputes without admitting fault. The school, opened in 2021 after a 2017 bond appro...

A Thurston County couple is in anguish after their beloved dog, Jupiter, vanished while under the care of a Rover-sitter who’s now also missing. The sitter, Joshua Wilson, claimed Jupiter escaped through an open door — but the backyard was fully fenced. When the owners returned, they found the other dog locked in a room and laundry soaked in the washer and dryer. Wilson stopped responding after re...

Seattle’s summer of construction is hitting full throttle again after the World Cup break, with major weekend closures on I-5 and other key routes creating serious traffic headaches. This weekend, northbound I-5 from I-90 to Northeast 45th is shut down Friday night through Monday morning, plus multiple ramps are off-limits. Add in lane closures on SR 18, disruptions on I-90 and I-405, and city fes...

Boeing’s pouring a billion bucks into its gargantuan Everett plant to turbocharge 737 MAX production, launching a brand-new “North Line” assembly line aimed at hitting 52 jets per month—just in time to crush a massive backlog. The world’s largest building by volume is shifting gears from wide-body jets to narrow-body work, with wings built in Renton and trucked to Everett for final assembly in jus...

Seattle’s mayor holds firm as city leaders push to reactivate stadium-area surveillance cameras turned off after the World Cup, sparking a heated debate over public safety and privacy — while cameras remain active in high-crime zones like downtown and the Chinatown-International District, officials and community advocates clash over whether the system should be expanded or scaled back, with promis...

Big money’s on the line in Washington—Mega Millions hits $604 million and Powerball’s at $457 million, combining for over a billion bucks. Both games are drawing near-record crowds after no winners in their last draws. Tickets are easy to buy at any retailer, with sales ending just before 8 p.m. for Mega Millions and 7 p.m. for Powerball. Locals have been lucky lately, with recent winners cashing...

Forty-one-year-old Joshua Shore, a former bank vault employee in Woodinville, faces 30 federal charges for allegedly stealing $440,000 from two banks between 2019 and 2022—first $40,000 then $100,000 from Wells Fargo, followed by $300,000 from First Financial Northwest. He reportedly broke up large deposits into smaller ATM transactions to evade reporting rules, using his insider banking knowledge...

A man and his dog vanished in Yelm, Washington—Joshua Wilson and his miniature pinscher Jupiter disappeared around June 29th, with Wilson leaving a cryptic note claiming the dog ran off. Authorities suspect a mental health crisis, and Wilson has no ties to the area. They’re also searching for a 27-year-old VW Beetle with license plate CEG 5273. If you’ve seen either of them, call dispatch—your tip...

A harrowing motorcycle crash unfolded Friday afternoon at the intersection of SR 507 and Manke Road SE in south Thurston County, when a pickup truck pulling out failed to yield, slamming into a 43-year-old rider. The impact was severe, but emergency responders acted swiftly, saving the rider’s life and transporting him to the hospital. The truck driver was cited for failure to yield — a sobering r...

Washington drivers are about to get a fiery new option: the Mount St. Helens specialty license plate, hitting shelves August 19, 2026. More than just eye candy, this plate funds the Mount St. Helens Institute’s vital research, youth programs, and trail restoration—46 years after the volcano’s historic eruption. Joining popular plates like WSU, national parks, and the Seahawks, it’s a quirky, meani...

A microscopic parasite called Cyclospora is causing widespread stomach troubles across 31 states, with Michigan leading the outbreak at over 1,000 cases—some requiring hospitalization. The CDC confirms hundreds more in Illinois, New York, Ohio, and North Carolina, though actual numbers may be higher. Mostly affecting women across all ages, no deaths have been reported, but 10% need hospital care....

Seattle’s Link light rail just shattered records thanks to the FIFA World Cup, hitting 5.4 million monthly boardings and a single-day peak of 309,000 riders on July 6th during the USA vs. Belgium match. Fans flooded the system to get to Lumen Field and neighborhood viewing parties, proving public transit can handle massive surges with smooth, all-day peak service — a first for Sound Transit. The C...

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Bellingham suspect charged with first-degree murder in the November shooting that killed Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounded Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, has been hospitalized after refusing to eat while in custody. With 17 charges pending and the DOJ considering the death penalty, a legal twist emerged when prosecutors discovered a protective order blocking acces...

Two decades after their tragic disappearance on a peaceful hike, the unsolved murders of beloved librarian Mary Cooper and her daughter Susanna Stodden still haunt the Snohomish County community. Found dead with gunshot wounds, their lives cut short—Mary a respected school librarian, Susanna a passionate environmental educator on the cusp of teaching. Despite hundreds of leads and even briefly con...

Seafair is back with a bang—July 31 to Aug 2 on Lake Washington, featuring the legendary Blue Angels flying Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus vintage planes, modern jets, live music, food, and family fun. Free admission Friday thanks to Windermere, with day passes and a championship pass (including pit access) for Saturday and Sunday. Genesee Park is the official viewing spot. Don’t miss the sky...

Seattle’s World Cup run smashed records—not just for crowds, but for hotel revenue and local business activity, proving major events can supercharge the economy. But the real hero? Sound Transit’s light rail, which hit record-breaking ridership numbers, including 5.4 million boardings in June alone and a single-day peak on July 6th. Running trains at full capacity for matches and Pride, the system...

Senator Mitch McConnell’s prolonged hospitalization has thrown the Senate into uncertainty as lawmakers brace for session — with no clear update on whether he’ll return Monday. Emergency responders were called to his D.C. home last month, and a neighbor’s video showed him being carried on a stretcher, sparking public concern. While his office says he’s improving and working remotely, calls for tra...

Sound Transit smashed records during the FIFA World Cup, hitting five-point-four million daily boardings in June and 309,000 on a single game day—thanks to 174 trains running nonstop all day. CEO Dow Constantine called it a “resounding endorsement” of light rail’s growing role in Seattle’s daily life, proving the system is transforming transit for fans, locals, and everyday commuters alike—even as...

A massive gravel mine proposal outside Enumclaw is sparking fierce debate as King County mandates a full Environmental Impact Statement, a major victory for local opponents who’ve been sounding the alarm since last year. Concerns center on pollution of the Green River, noise, truck traffic, and loss of access to Lizard Mountain. Segale Properties counters with promises of phased mining, reforestat...

Seattle’s first-round pick Jadarian Price from Notre Dame is facing an uphill battle for the starting running back role, as third-year player George Holani has surged ahead during minicamp and is now the favorite to start. With Kenneth Murray III gone and Zach Charbonnet recovering, the Seahawks needed a rusher — but Holani’s early dominance has pushed Price to the back of the depth chart. While s...