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Seattle weather: Cool, rainy summer weekend
Showers will slowly move in along the coast by early Friday morning. SEATTLE - It will be wet and cooler Friday and Saturday in Western Washington as a low pressure system impacts the Pacific Northwest. A low pressure system over British Columbia...
Seattle’s 50,000 No Kings attendance sparks outrage and demand for help as migrants and families are detained while nationwide political threats grow
Donald Trump’s military parade on his 79th birthday on June 14 — which had a vastly smaller attendance than he expected and an obnoxiously squeaky tank wheel — was overshadowed by over 2,100 protests against his administration nationwide. A...

Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for June 20 | 2025 WNBA Season
The Seattle Storm are on the road Friday to face off against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Seattle is fifth in the standings with a 7-5 record, while Las Vegas is eighth with a 5-6 record. This will be the third meeting between the...

Pomas Fire | 2 | Washington State
Published Thursday, June 19, 2025, @ 2240 hours PDT OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The POMAS FIRE is burning about 37 miles northwest of Entiat, Washington State, in heavy slash and brush in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Photo Credit | USFS...
Even a quick trip to Seattle can yield plenty of interesting stops
The view from the bleachers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, home of the Mariners. The Mariners won this match-up with the Cleveland Guardians, 7-2. (Photo by Scott McMurren) It’s always thrilling to watch your favorite team win, especially when you...

I Walk 5 Miles a Day in the City—These Are the Best Walking Shoes for Traveling
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Suspect jumps into Lake Washington attempting to avoid arrest by Seattle police
The officer attempted to use a taser on the suspect in response, but the suspect got away. SEATTLE — Seattle police fished a suspect out of the water after he jumped into Lake Washington attempting to avoid arrest. A Seattle police officer...

Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism
The Trump administration on June 4, 2025, announced travel restrictions targeting 19 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, including many of the world’s poorest nations. All travel is banned from 12 of these countries, with partial...

King County hotels struggle against rising costs and slow growth
While King County hotels are selling roughly 65% of their rooms this year at an average daily rate of $167, both figures are down slightly year-over-year. SEATTLE — As hotels across King County face persistent economic headwinds — rising costs,...

Restaurant Roundup: James Beard Drought, Beacon Food Forest, a Monastery Buffet
Seafood boils, chocolate bars, and meat pies, oh my. Seattle’s summer restaurant openings are coming in hot, bringing a diverse range of bites to the city. If you’re jonesing for English standards such as sausage rolls and Sunday roasts, desperate...

AAA estimates 4.2 million Illinois residents will travel the week of July 4th
(WIFR) - AAA expects 4.2 million Illinoisians to travel between June 28 and July 6, the July 4th holiday period. The amount of Illinois residents expected to travel during the July 4th holiday in 2025 could reach historic levels, with 104,000 more...

Man bound for Vietnam, detained in Africa: Seattle gathers to #BringTuanHome
By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY About 100 people gathered at the public rally on June 19, 2025 for Tuan Thanh Phan. (Photo by James Tabafunda) More than 100 community members, immigrant rights advocates, and legal experts gathered...

Suspect jumps in water in Rainier Beach area after shooting at officers
SEATTLE — A 33-year-old man is in custody after he fired a shot at officers and then jumped into Lake Washington in an apparent attempt to escape, Seattle police said Friday. Around 6:25 a.m., officers were called to the 8400 block of 55th Ave S...

Man with 'extensive criminal history' who shot at police found dead after Seattle standoff
SEATTLE — A man with an "extensive criminal history" who shot at Seattle police after shooting his girlfriend Friday morning was found dead inside a Madison Park apartment after an hours-long standoff. Interim Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said...

Alaska Airlines launching TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at Seattle airport
SEATTLE - Traveling through the Seattle Tacoma International Airport is about to get easier for some Alaska Airlines customers. The company has announced the upcoming rollout of Touchless ID. Alaska's facial recognition program for their TSA...

Sen. Patty Murray: GOP bill would put 5.4M acres of Washington state public land up for sale
Simone Carter / The News Tribune (TNS) U.S. Sen. Patty Murray warned Tuesday that a Republican-backed proposal would make more than 250 million acres of public land eligible for sale — including some 5.4 million acres in Washington state. The...

Toll exemption for buses crossing two Washington state bridges will end this fall
Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard Public transit will no longer enjoy a free ride across two Washington bridges this fall. Starting Oct. 1, operators of public and private bus services must pay tolls on the State Route 520 floating...

Pastor's son dies in 'tragic accident' while hiking on graduation trip
Family members suspect foul play in the deaths of twin brothers, Naazir and Qaadir Lewis, found shot to death atop Bell Mountain in Georgia, FOX 5 Atlanta reports. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pastor's son in Texas died after...

Preparing for Fourth of July travel in Seattle
SEATTLE - With Independence Day activities just around the corner, residents will soon hit the roads for what is predicted to be the busiest July 4 travel day on record. Before fireworks kick off around Seattle, there will be heavy traffic on the...

Suspect arrested after firing shot at Seattle officers, jumping into Lake Washington
There were two Seattle police shootings in two different locations Friday morning. SEATTLE - Seattle police arrested a suspect, who they say fired at officers and jumped into Lake Washington on Friday morning. What we know: At about 6:30 a.m.,...