Washington man missing for 5 days found alive inside truck in ravine

Crews said the truck left the roadway and traveled 150 feet down a steep and heavily-wooded ravine before coming to a rest on its wheels.

Mount St. Helens erupted 43 years ago Thursday: Here's how it unfolded

While the most devastating acts from the eruption of Mt. St. Helens occurred on May 18, 1980, scientists began getting an inkling something was up a little more than two months before the eruption. The USGS released a day-by-day rundown reliving those anxiety-ridden weeks.

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act; Gov. Inslee calls special session

Gov. Jay Inslee is calling lawmakers back to work after they rejected a bill setting out a new statewide drug policy, putting Washington on the brink of decriminalizing possession of fentanyl and other drugs while also depriving it of much-needed investments in public health.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek 4th term

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he would not seek re-election after serving three terms as governor: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch."

Washington becomes 10th state to enact semi-automatic rifle ban, law effective immediately

The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Here are the most popular national parks for birdwatching this spring

The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.

Washington State University rocked by second campus death

Washington State University has recorded its second death on campus so far in 2023, months after former student Bryan Kohbeger was accused of murdering four students.

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp charged with assault in Tacoma Mall parking lot shooting

Pierce County prosecutors charged former Seattle SuperSonic Shawn Kemp with first-degree assault after exchanging gunfire last month in the Tacoma Mall parking lot.

Washington woman makes 'shocking' discovery after purchasing $3.99 urn at Goodwill

A thrifter in Seattle appears to have made an unexpected find while shopping at Goodwill, and a video of her discovery now has more than 12 million views on TikTok.

Seattle police find body in Renton woods while searching for missing woman Leticia Martinez

Seattle Police say investigators found a body believed to be connected to the disappearance of Seattle woman Leticia Martinez, who was last seen March 31 at a Mariners game.

Woman with tuberculosis faces jail, forced treatment after she refused isolation and visited a casino

A woman in Washington state who was diagnosed with tuberculosis was found in contempt of court Friday after she allegedly refused to pursue treatment and took a public bus to a casino rather than isolate while under surveillance.

Docs: Suspect in Leticia Martinez's disappearance 'tried to murder her son' before torching her car

"There is no doubt that he has information regarding her disappearance, he tried to murder her son, a witness to her disappearance, and has destroyed evidence by burning Leticia's vehicle after his failed plan to kill her son," according to charging documents.

DOJ: 11 Washington, California residents plead guilty in staged car crash scheme to defraud insurance

Eleven Washington and California residents pleaded guilty and face prison time in a staged car crash scheme designed to defraud insurance companies or for obstructing official proceedings, authorities say.

Supreme Court likely to have final say over abortion pill mifepristone, expert says

For now, the drug that the Food and Drug Administration approved in 2000 remains at least immediately available in wake of the separate rulings by judges in Texas and Washington state.