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Seattle voters to decide on who will serve in citywide position

Position 8 is a citywide seat currently held by Councilmember Tanya Woo. The Position 8 seat is the only Seattle City Council seat on the ballot this year. SEATTLE — Seattle...

‘Gator of Granite’ turns out to be escaped pet lizard named Tazz

Granite Falls police were investigating an alligator sighting on Friday. Turns out, it was a 4-foot-long pet Tegu named Tazz. GRANITE FALLS, Wash. — The town of Granite Falls in Snohomish...

Tacoma Fire Department says tax increase needed to improve emergency call response times

The Tacoma Fire Department said there is a vital need for updated equipment and facilities in order to improve its worsening response times. TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Fire Department said...

‘I’ll always fight for my baby’: Mother of young woman killed in Seattle shooting calls for accountability one year later

Essence Greene-Madden, 20, was killed by a stray bullet last July in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. No one has been arrested for her death. SEATTLE — This month marks one year...

Tacoma Fire chief retires after more than 30 years with the department

Former Chief Tory Green sat down with KING 5 to reflect on his career, share the changes he has seen and explain current challenges facing the department. TACOMA, Wash — After...

Lighting off fireworks this 4th of July? ‘Be safe and recognize the consequences,’ firefighters say

West Pierce County Fire & Rescue hopes people who set off at-home fireworks follow local laws and take precautions to prevent injury or fires. PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Fourth of...

US Supreme Court rules on homeless camping bans as Burien’s camping ordinance is being challenged

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people camping in public areas. This is as Burien's camping law is being challenged. BURIEN, Wash. — On Friday,...

‘Kids’ Pantry’ program ensuring kids on Bainbridge Island receive food over summer break

The program is run by Helpline House during school breaks. It is meant to support families who usually depend on free or subsidized school meals. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — A food...

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