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Tiny rainforest critter indigenous to South America found crawling through US state
Officials were left scratching their heads this week when they found a mammal indigenous to the rainforest crawling along a stretch of desert.
Is Mount St. Helens about to blow? Washington volcano recharging 44 years after eruption
Is it getting ready to rock? Mount Saint Helens in Washington, which notoriously and cataclysmically erupted in 1980 and had its ash reach Montana, has been showing major signs of...
Uber driver beaten after passenger's armed dad, family catches him allegedly raping 'highly intoxicated' daughter
The suspected predator allegedly used the Uber app to make it look like he had dropped the victim off at her destination but took her to a secluded area where...
FDA issues warning on contaminated shellfish from these US states that may cause paralytic poisoning
The US Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Apollo 8 astronaut, who took iconic 'Earthrise' photo, killed in plane crash
The plane, a vintage Air Force T-34 Mentor owned by Anders, went down into the waters off the San Juan Islands, according to flight data and FAA records obtained by...
Seattle police chief dismissed from top job amid discrimination, harassment lawsuits
Diaz took over as acting chief in 2020 for Carmen Best, who resigned following a summer of demonstrations against police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Seattle museum shut down after staff walks out to protest exhibit on antisemitic hatred
Nearly 30 Seattle museum staffers have shut down the art center in protest of its new “Confronting Hate Together’’ exhibit, claiming portions of the show “conflate anti-Zionism as antisemitism.”
Scammers sold fake sports, Pokémon cards in $2M scheme: feds
Two Washington men were arrested for allegedly duping collectors over sports and Pokémon trading cards that turned out to be phonies.
Cougar comes face-to-face with Washington family while chasing pets: video
The big cat darted out of the trees and into the Havener family’s Monroe backyard on Saturday.
Anti-abortion activist who led a clinic blockade is sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison
An anti-abortion activist who led others on an invasion and blockade of a reproductive health clinic in the nation’s capital was sentenced on Tuesday to nearly five years in prison.
Man claims he was 'over medicated' when he buried wife alive — leaving her to fight for 12 hours until she dug herself out
Young An pleaded for her husband to think of their children during the attack. He responded: "I don't need anything. Today, I'm going to kill you."
Tesla driver using autopilot mode charged with vehicular homicide in death of motorcyclist
A Washington man has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide after a Tesla in autopilot mode slammed into a motorcyclist, killing him.
Ex-school cop accused of killing ex-wife, teen girlfriend died after shooting himself in front of infant son during chaotic police standoff
Elias Huizar was trying to outrun cops almost 24 hours after police launched a manhunt for the accused double murderer.
Ex-school officer shot himself while on the run with 1-year-old son after allegedly gunning down ex-wife, teen girlfriend: police
Oregon state troopers found Elias Huizar's wounded body following a police chase near Eugene, Oregon, around 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Wild footage reveals shooting death of alleged Seattle pedophile during police sting operation standoff
The suspect, 67, arrived at a DoubleTree Suites hotel in Tukwila at around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday under the impression that he was meeting two young girls, ages 7 and...
Seattle dance squad says they were told American flag shirts made audience members feel 'triggered and unsafe'
Complainants cited the Israel-Hamas war and transgender issues for their feelings toward the American-flag costumes.
Transgender attorney, 70, puts on busty display in skintight outfit during hearing
Stephanie Mueller appeared before a Seattle court on Thursday when she donned a low-cut blue top with no bra, which revealed cleavage from the lawyer's surgically enhanced breasts
Experienced climber found dead 1,200 feet below Mount St. Helens volcano summit
“The testament to his life is that he just lived it. He lived in his way. He did not live dangerously. He lived it with prediction, with passion, with intention.”
Ex-high school teacher learns her fate after having sex with student, 17, while husband was on hunting trip
An investigation was launched into Kindred's behavior, leading detectives to speak with the teen, who admitted to messaging the teacher and even exchanging inappropriate videos with each other.
Washington sheriff receives bizarre Sasquatch call from curious hunter
The out-of-town huntsman inquired about the legality of hunting Sasquatch.