August 2, 2023 Seattle mayor's office demanded fewer White men, military in police recruitment: memo Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's office issued guidelines for Seattle Police Department recruitment that asked for "less" white males and officers with "military bearing" to be featured.
August 1, 2023 Washington state mom of four dead after falling off LA Fitness gym treadmill A Washington mother of four died on July 21 after hitting her head on a treadmill at LA Fitnes, her sister told a local news outlet.
August 1, 2023 Washington state sheriff's deputy shot and injured during domestic dispute response A sheriff's deputy in Washington state is in serious condition after he was shot during the early hours of Tuesday while responding to a domestic dispute at a residence.
August 1, 2023 Seattle mayor proposes revised drug policy amidst opposition to state's controlled substance law Seattle's mayor is urging City Council members who opposed the state's controlled substance law to consider a modified plan that makes drug possession a gross misdemeanor.
August 1, 2023 Washington animal shelter clears kennels in one week, sets record for most pets adopted in 135-year history A Washington shelter found itself at maximum capacity, so staff reached out to the community for help. The people answered by adopting 287 shelter pets in one week.
August 1, 2023 Seattle 14-year-old boy fatally struck by monorail while spray painting building An accident occurred in Seattle on Sunday night, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old boy who was hit by the Seattle Center Monorail. while he was spray painting a building.
August 1, 2023 Fast-moving wildfire prompts mandatory evacuations near Spokane, Washington A wildfire near Spokane, Washington, has prompted mandatory evacuations in the area. At least 20 homes are threatened by the fire, which has burned over 200 acres.
July 31, 2023 Hotels have a secret weapon for tourists eager for inside info about sights to see Even before you travel to a new U.S. city for the first time, check in with your hotel's hospitality team or concierge desk — insights and advice can be yours for the asking.
July 31, 2023 4 killed in Washington ATV accident after vehicle rolled over, burst into flames An all-terrain vehicle crashed in Washington, killing four people. The ATV rolled over before bursting into flames on a dirt road in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
July 31, 2023 Washington girl, 8, attacked by cougar during family camping trip at Olympic National Park The National Park Service said a cougar attack at Olympic National Park in Washington state left an eight-year-old girl, who was camping with her family, with injuries.