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Man arrested after shooting woman inside Anacortes home
ANACORTES, Wash. — A 34-year-old man was arrested after he called 911 to report he had shot a 41-year-old woman at a home in Anacortes on Tuesday. Around 5 a.m., the Bellingham man reported himself for shooting the Blaine woman on the 6000 block of Salmon Beach Road, according to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded and took the man into custody "without incident," they said.
Suspect killed after firing shots at WA troopers on I-5
SPANAWAY, Wash. - A man was shot and killed after allegedly firing shots at state troopers on I-5, leading them on a speed chase across Pierce County. The incident came to a violent end in Spanaway, where the man was fatally shot by law enforcement. At 10:19 a.m., Washington State...
Cooper's Corner: New Chehalis bar and grill seeks to be a downtown draw
After holding the soft opening for Cooper’s Corner bar and grill at the beginning of June, co-owner Dan Waller said the downtown Chehalis business has been doing well despite only recently
Wenatchee Woman Accused Of Felony Theft At Chelan Walmart
A 31-year-old Wenatchee woman faces felony theft charges after deputies say she pushed a shopping cart full of items out of the Chelan Walmart, without attempting to pay for anything. Deputies were called to a reported theft from the store by a white woman in her 40’s with blonde hair...
Stolen car chase ends with crash into vacant Spanaway home, driver arrested
SPANAWAY, Wash. — A man driving a stolen car crashed into a vacant home in Spanaway while attempting to escape Pierce County deputies Tuesday afternoon. At 3:55 p.m., deputies said one of their patrol sergeants spotted a stolen vehicle at Military Rd S. and Pacific Ave S. The sergeant then confirmed the car was stolen and waited until a second unit arrived to attempt a vehicle stop, deputies said.
Deputies investigate serious head-on crash in Thurston Co., 1 patient airlifted
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - Deputies are investigating a crash in Rochester that required one victim to be airlifted to a nearby hospital early Tuesday morning. The Thurston County Sheriff’s Department (TCSD) sent out an alert at around 12:21 a.m. saying deputies were investigating a serious two-car crash in the 8700 block of Prather Rd. SW at Lee St. SW.
Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs
King County residents can expect warm summer temperatures and sunny skies starting on Independence Day and lasting through the weekend. The upcoming forecast, according to the National Weather Service:. • Wednesday, July 3: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Light and variable wind around...
Council appointments delayed until 'later this summer’
Alaskan and West Coast fishery stakeholders are still in the dark as to who will represent them on their regional fishery management councils. The appointments of 22 new and returning members to six of eight of the nation’s councils were announced on June 28 by the US Dept. of Commerce. The Secretary of Commerce appoints council seats from state governors’ lists of nominees. Each serves three-year terms.
Home Depot fined $1.6M for allegedly selling environmentally harmful refrigerant in Washington
The Washington State Department of Ecology has fined The Home Depot Inc. $1.6 million for allegedly selling banned products containing environmentally harmful hydrofluorocarbons despite local regulations.
Nichols Brothers names Lacey Greene VP new construction sales
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Freeland, Wash., announced Lacey Greene is returning in mid-July as vice president for new construction sales, as the company marks its 60th year in shipbuilding. “Lacey's deep-rooted connection to NBBB and sister company Everett Ship Repair (ESR), along with her extensive industry experience make her the...
NFL analyst predicts shocking player to be Seahawks starting QB in 2025
There should be little question about the Seattle Seahawks' quarterback situation this year. Geno Smith is going to be QB1 and Sam Howell is going to be QB2. Smith has been Seattle's starter for the last two years and his Total QBR in those seasons combined has ranked near the top of the league. He has been good, if not great.
CHS Pics | Broadway, Cal Anderson, and Volunteer Park filled with crowds and love as Seattle celebrates its 50th Pride
The Dyke March mixed with the PrideFest street festival Saturday night on Broadway in a familiar and fun scene in the middle of Capitol Hill’s annual June celebration of queer community, culture, love, and, yes, commerce. While Pride 2024 weekend didn’t have the sunny, blue skies of 2023, crowds...
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