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.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
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.
Man sentenced to 66 years in prison for murdering Olalla couple, putting their remains in a garbage can
A man who pled guilty to a gruesome double murder in Kitsap County has been sentenced to 66 years in prison.
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.
Washington Senate votes to ban sale of assault weapons weeks after House approves measure
The Washington state Senate on Saturday approved an assault-weapons ban, a measure long sought by gun-control advocates.
Seattle woman vanishes after Mariners game, man arrested and son attacked by stranger at 2 a.m., source says
Leticia Martinez-Cosman went to watch the Seattle Mariners play the Cleveland Guardians last Friday at T-Mobile Park, hours before a source close to the family says her son was lured and attacked in a bizarre series of events.
Search still on for missing woman last seen at Mariners game; man arrested for investigation of murder
Seattle police say they arrested a man for investigation of murder and kidnapping in the case of a woman last seen at a Mariners game on March 31. But the search is still on for Leticia Martinez-Cosman.
39th and Lloyd shooting, Milwaukee man wounded
A Milwaukee shooting near 39th and Lloyd left a man wounded Tuesday. Police are looking for the shooter.
US Marshals 'Most Wanted' capture in Mexico uncovers missing Washington siblings
A manhunt for the couple, accused of child murder and rape, began after two girls, ages 3 and 8, were found abandoned in Tijuana.
WATCH: Tourists discover massive Pacific octopus twisting inside Washington state park
Check out this massive giant Pacific octopus that found its sea legs shoreside in Washington on Wednesday.
Why was murder defendant free before killings of mom, daughter in Washington state?
The family of a mother and 7-year-old daughter killed in Washington state want to know why the woman’s ex-boyfriend was granted bail on a serious domestic violence charge while facing a murder trial in Arkansas.
Watch: Surreal 'hair ice' grows from dead branch on frozen Washington morning
Nature photographer Mathew Nichols just spent a few chilly nights in the woods of northwestern Washington documenting the surreal formation of "hair ice," which can be found when conditions are just right in the winter.
Stalker from Texas kills podcaster and her husband in their Washington home, police say
Three people are dead after a suspected stalker broke into a Redmond, Washington home and killed a podcaster and her husband, police said. The woman's mother survived the attack, escaped and called 911.
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.