National Mario Day: How a Seattle man inspired the name of Nintendo's most iconic character
March 10 marks National Mario Day! Widely regarded as the most iconic videogame character of all time, Mario was actually named after a man from Seattle – and no, he was not a plumber.
Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp released from jail after arrest in drive-by shooting investigation
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was released from jail on Thursday after a drive-by shooting investigation in Tacoma. Prosecutors say right now they are not filing charges against the former SuperSonic.
Washington avalanche: Body of 1 climber recovered; 2 others still buried in the snow
One of the three climbers killed in an avalanche near Leavenworth last weekend has been recovered by rescuers.
Vocal cat disrupts Washington city council meeting before being escorted out
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
Watch: Man fights off carjacker at gas station
"I was just freaking out, you know, just trying to be stupider and crazier than he was," the man recalled.
Seattle becomes first city in U.S. to ban caste discrimination
The Seattle City Council has added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination.
Attempted robbery suspect shot, killed in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood
A Seattle store worker turned the tables on an armed suspect during an attempted robbery on Monday, shooting and killing the would-be thief in an exchange of gunfire, authorities said.
Residents rattled by hidden cameras discovered in front of homes in Washington neighborhood
The cameras were hidden in the ground, covered with hot-glued foliage.
Best cities for bachelorette parties in 2023 revealed
Here is a list of the best and worst places to experience your bachelorette party, and no surprise, Miami and Las Vegas are still top choices.
Was Oakley Carlson sold? Police weigh in on theory of girl missing for 2 years
For the first time, police searching for Oakley Carlson discuss a theory that the child's biological mother may have sold her to fuel a gambling addiction.
Powerball winner: Single ticket in Washington wins $747 million jackpot
Monday night’s Powerball jackpot win stood as the ninth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
3 killed in 'random' Yakima, Washington convenience store shooting; suspect dead
A suspect believed to have been involved in a triple deadly shooting at a convenience store in Yakima has died of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to police.
Breadson John: FBI joins search for 8-year-old boy missing since June
Authorities said they realized the boy was missing after conducting a welfare check at his home in Vancouver, Washington.
House fire in Washington state fire kills 5 family members, including 3 children
Investigators say a deadly fire in claimed the lives of five family members early Saturday morning, including three children: "This was called in by a neighbor who saw the flames and heard the screams, the calls for help."
Caught on camera: Auburn police arrest man after attempted kidnapping of barista
Auburn Police on Monday said they arrested a man accused of trying to kidnap a barista at a drive-though window.
Moose rescued from frozen lake after being stuck for hours
Authorities in Washington state said the attempt to pull the moose to safety was a calculated decision.
Energy Attack in Washington: Two men arrested after power grid knocked out on Christmas Day
Two Washington men are charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities after several utility substations in Pierce County were attacked on Christmas Day causing at least $3 million in damage.
Man, 2 dogs rescued by U.S. Coast Guard as disabled sailboat wrecks against rocks
The trio was sailing about 45 miles west of Victoria, British Columbia in the Strait of Juan de Fuca Tuesday night when the boat lost power and grounded, smashing against the rocks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Police investigate WA couple who drove to South Dakota with dead girl in back of U-Haul
Police in Mitchell, South Dakota are investigating a couple who traveled from Washington state with the body of a dead 8-year-old girl.
Kidnapped Washington state boy found in Vietnam, authorities searching for foster mom, her mother
Authorities say a kidnapped boy from Washington state was found in Vietnam, and they are searching for his foster mom and her mother.