Local Stories
Hawks hired to chase Oak Harbor’s seagulls out of town
Oak Harbor is fighting back against seagulls that have fouled storefronts and created health hazards by deploying a hawk to patrol the city. ...
33 charged with trespassing in 2025 occupation of UW engineering building
All 33 people face charges of first-degree criminal trespass. SEATTLE — King County prosecutors have charged 33 people with trespassing in connection with...
Scooter rider sues Lyft after driver’s alleged Capitol Hill hit-and-run
Lyft sued by 31-year-old man who claims Capitol Hill driver knocked him unconscious, dropped off passenger, then fled — leaving license plate at the...
Seattle logs one of the least snowy La Niña winters in more than 40...
Seattle measured only a trace of snow on Feb. 17 and Feb. 19. The last time Seattle ended winter with only a trace was...
Washington state sues US Department of Energy over records in decision to keep Centralia...
Washington’s attorney general says DOE missed deadlines and withheld records tied DOE’s decision to keep a Centralia coal plant running. CENTRALIA, Wash. —...





