June 16, 2019 Washington father executed daughter over 'petty argument' about baby gate, prosecutors say An argument over installing a baby gate turned into a deadly confrontation between a father and daughter in Washington state that left the mother of a newborn dead, according to prosecutors.
June 10, 2019 Critics gear up for battle after Washington state lawmakers restore affirmative action On the last day of session, critics heckled state lawmakers who passed an affirmative action measure that would allow public colleges and other entities to consider race and ethnicity when making decisions on admissions.
June 10, 2019 Washington shootings leave 5 dead, 4 in custody after crime spree on Yakama Reservation Authorities in Washington state are searching for a man considered to be "extremely dangerous" after shootings at multiple locations on the Yakama Reservation left five dead and several arrested.
June 6, 2019 Climbers stranded near Mount Rainier's peak for days are rescued A helicopter rescued 4 climbers on Thursday who have been stranded near the peak of Mount Rainier in Washington State since Monday.
June 3, 2019 Washington cougar attack on child thwarted by family's dogs, official says A young child's close call with a cougar at a park in Washington state over the weekend could have turned out much worse had it not been for the family's dogs, an official revealed Sunday.
June 2, 2019 Child escapes 'serious injury' after attempted cougar attack in Washington, police say A young child had a close call with a cougar at a park in Washington state on Saturday night when the animal tried to attack, according to state police.
June 1, 2019 Washington 'sanctuary' law means Gov. Inslee should step down or be held in contempt, arrested, sheriff says Washington Gov. Jay Inslee should step down, be held in contempt or arrested for approving a "sanctuary" law, according to the Spokane County sheriff.
May 29, 2019 Seattle commuter ferry strikes humpback whale: ‘Everyone watched in horror’ A commuter ferry traveling from Seattle to Bainbridge Island across Elliott Bay struck a gray whale Tuesday night, according to reports.
May 25, 2019 ‘Barefoot Bandit’ bid to end probation, become motivational speaker is denied A man who attracted notoriety as the “Barefoot Bandit” has been ordered to complete his probation after requesting that he be allowed to visit friends overseas and accept work outside Washington state as a motivational speaker, according to reports.
May 24, 2019 Seattle accused of turning blind eye to rise of homelessness, drug dealing Seattle residents blame lax or non-existent enforcement of a host of laws and routine policies as the reason for the rise in homelessness, public drug use in the city.