May 2, 2023 Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announces election campaign for governor A day after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced that he won't running for reelection, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has launched his campaign for governor.
May 2, 2023 American doctor dies while climbing Mount Everest American doctor Jonathan Sugarman died Monday while trying to climb Mount Everest, according to the U.S. Embassy in Nepal. He reportedly felt unwell.
May 2, 2023 Washington insurance commissioner accused of using racist slurs will not run for reelection Washington insurance commissioner Mike Kreidler will not run for reelection after accusations arose claiming that he used racist slurs and was demeaning towards staff members.
May 2, 2023 Wildland firefighter trainees prepare for fast-approaching wildfire season: 'Opportunity to give back' Wildland firefighters are preparing for the start of wildfire season. Trainees spend around 50 hours in the classroom and multiple days in the field to earn their certifications.
May 1, 2023 Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek re-election, ending speculation over unprecedented 4th term Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee will step aside at the end of his term in 2025 and won't seek re-election as Washington's governor, he announced Monday.
May 1, 2023 Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger to return to court a month earlier than expected An appeal of the gag order in the University of Idaho student murders case will get a hearing on May 25, according to a lawyer for one of the victims' parents.
May 1, 2023 4 shot near Seattle at illegal street race event Four people were shot after a fight broke out at an illegal street race event near Seattle, Washington. The police department said multiple shooters may have been involved.
May 1, 2023 Drunk driver in Washington flees the scene after killing 2 pedestrians A female suspect was arrested in Washington on two counts each of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run. The woman is accused of killing two pedestrians while intoxicated.
April 30, 2023 Seattle shooting leaves 2 people dead days after governor signs gun control package Two people were killed and another was hospitalized after a shooting in Seattle, Washington, Saturday night. The wounded victim was left in critical condition.
April 29, 2023 Two Democrat governors sign laws aiming to help out-of-state minors get sex change surgeries, abortions Minnesota and Washington – both led by Democrat governors – have enacted laws for those who travel to their states seeking an abortion or sex-change surgeries.