Seattle CEO who cut his pay so workers earned $70K resigns
A Seattle CEO who announced in 2015 that he was giving himself a drastic pay cut to help cover the cost of big raises for his employees has announced his resignation.
Marshawn Lynch arrested for DUI in Las Vegas, police say
Former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Las Vegas, police said.
Sustainable bean-less coffee company receives $40M in funding
As the future of coffee beans as a crop faces uncertainty, a group of food scientists, biochemists and entrepreneurs at Atomo Coffee have reverse-engineered the coffee bean to create a smooth version of their favorite morning drink that has the same caffeinated kick but doesn’t require any beans at all.
Supreme Court sides with Bremerton football coach who wanted to pray on the field
The Supreme Court said Monday that it has sided with the former Bremerton, Washington football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games, a decision that could strengthen the acceptability of some religious practices in other public school settings.
Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
Seattle family worked for months to get reimbursement from Airbnb after guests made drugs in property
A family in West Seattle is dealing with a nightmare after they say a group of people used and made drugs in their rental property, and they have not been able to get reimbursed from Airbnb.
Alaska Airlines passenger dies during flight
The flight was heading from Seattle to Nashville on Monday.
Fired Arby’s manager admits to urinating ‘at least twice’ in milkshake mix, police say
Police would like to get in touch with customers who may have purchased a milkshake in October 2021.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
Police: Carjacking victim arrested after shooting attacker in face
A man who was reportedly carjacked in Puyallup is now in jail for shooting one of his attackers in the face, police say.
Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
'It's the tree everyone roots for:' Washington's 'Tree of Life' clings to survival against all odds
A tree that has likely stood for dozens, if not hundreds of years along the Washington coast is clinging to survival -- quite literally -- and in the process has become a symbol of perseverance and resilience for the local residents.
Decorated WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday with visit from Air Force commander
James Slaeker, who turned 100 on March 25, has fought in three wars and also flew supplies into West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift crisis.
Single woman throws wedding-gown party with mom who has cancer: Incredible gift of love
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
Police: Officers rescue disabled woman trapped in car for 9 days at tow yard
Police rescued a disabled woman who was stuck in a car for nine days after it was towed from a gas station parking lot to a tow yard in Burien.
'I have the right to protect myself:' Washington man shoots, kills suspected home burglar
A man in Spanaway, Washington shot and killed one of two men he said were trying to break into his home early Thursday.
77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Rape, murder of 9-year-old Spokane girl solved 62 years later
Police believe then 20-year-old John Reigh Hoff raped and murdered Candy Rogers, 9, in 1959 in Spokane, Washington, before committing suicide in 1970.
Kenosha shooting: 3 dead, 2 wounded in domestic-related incident
Three people are dead and two others are in critical condition following a shooting in Kenosha. It happened near 6th Avenue and 40th Place on Tuesday night, Oct. 19.
Microsoft says it warned Bill Gates about flirting in 2008
Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed Monday.