Judge sentences man to prison for setting Seattle Police car on fire during May 2020 riots
A judge sentenced 25-year-old Tyre Wayne Means Jr., to five years in federal prison for helping to set a Seattle Police cruiser on fire and stealing an AR-15 rifle from another police car during the May 2020 riot in Seattle.
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max makes first flight from Renton
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max jetliner completed its first test flight Friday in a move that the company hopes will signal improving fortunes for its most important plane.
Boeing's newest version of the 737 Max makes first test flight
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max jetliner has taken flight. A Boeing 737 Max 10 completed a test flight of about 2 1/2 hours on Friday over Washington state. The Max 10 can hold up to 230 passengers.
Motorcycle stunt rider dies attempting world record jump at Moses Lake Airshow
A local stunt rider has died from injuries sustained while attempting to set a world-record motorcycle jump in Grant County.
Arrest made in 2003 kidnapping, rape in McCleary could be tied to 2009 murder of 10-year-old Lindsey Baum
A man arrested this week for a cold case kidnapping and rape in Grays Harbor County could be tied to the 2009 disappearance and murder of 10-year-old Lindsey Baum in the same town.
Federal Reserve expects to raise interest rates by late 2023
The Fed's policymakers forecast that they would raise their benchmark short-term rate, which influences many consumer and business loans, twice by late 2023.
Lakewood man accused of shooting suspected catalytic converter thief and dragging body with his truck
A Lakewood man who's reportedly been living in his truck for the past two years is accused of shooting a suspected catalytic converter thief, then dragging him with his truck before leaving him in a field to die.
Fallen Seattle officer was 'a real life Wonder Woman'
Officer Lexi Harris was on her way home from shift early Sunday morning when she stopped to help with a multi-car crash on I-5.
Off-duty Seattle police officer killed while helping with car crash on I-5
Alexandra "Lexi" Harris, who had been with SPD for five years, died early Sunday morning while trying to help other drivers involved in a crash on I-5.
Seattle is first major city in US to fully vaccinate 70% of residents against COVID-19
Seattle passed San Francisco and became the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents ages 12 and up against COVID-19, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced.
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
Friends speak out after high school senior shot and killed in Arlington days before graduation
Friends are mourning the loss of a high school senior who was shot and killed days before his graduation.
'She's all I had:' Man speaks out after stranger kills his dog in random downtown Seattle attack
A 67-year-old man whose beloved dog was killed in a random attack in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood is speaking out about the experience.
'Shot of a Lifetime:' Washington launches vaccine lottery with $2 million cash prizes, tuition, flights
Washington is the latest state to offer prizes to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 including lottery drawings totaling $2 million, college tuition assistance, airline tickets and game systems.
Teen girl to be committed until age 21 for role in deadly DC Uber Eats carjacking
The 15-year-old girl who pleaded guilty to felony murder in the carjacking death of an Uber Eats driver in D.C. will be committed until age 21 to the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Prosecutors dropped other charges after the plea was made. This is the maximum sentence she could have received.
Businessman bails out three Tacoma police officers charged in the killing of Manuel Ellis
"Being the fact that they were veterans, highly decorated veterans, I wasn’t about to see them sit in jail over Memorial Day weekend ... I know several people have offered to step up and reimburse me and if that happens great, but that’s not the intention."
2 Tacoma officers charged with murder in death of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis; 3rd officer charged with manslaughter
Two Tacoma police officers have been charged with second-degree murder for the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis and a third officer has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday.
Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into patrol car in Washington state
Nobody was hurt when a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a patrol car over the weekend in Western Washington.
Tik Tok video, new witness bring new hope to case of Kennewick girl missing since 2003
Among the new leads are a witness who saw a young girl in the area where Sofia went missing, reports of a van parked on a nearby street - and a Tik Tok video of a woman in Mexico who says she was kidnapped as a young child.
Washingtonians capture SpaceX satellite streak across PNW sky
Many Washingtonians saw a spectacle that was out of this atmosphere. The SpaceX Starlink satellite launch streaked across the sky Tuesday night.