Washington

ELECTIONS 4 days ago

Six House seats that could flip from blue to red in 2024, potentially giving GOP a bigger majority

A handful of House seats currently held by Democrats could flip in the 2024 elections, giving Republicans the ability to expand their slim majority in the chamber.

True Crime 6 days ago

Idaho murders: Bryan Kohberger defense 'firmly believes' in suspect's innocence

Bryan Kohberger's defense attorney Elisa Massoth told the court Wednesday that the team "firmly" believes in the Idaho quadruple murder suspect's innocence.

Digital Originals April 9

Blue state high-capacity magazine ban is unconstitutional, judge rules, but law remains on books for now

A judge ruled Washington state's ban on high-capacity magazine sales is unconstitutional, but the state Supreme Court swiftly moved to keep the ban in place for now.

Washington April 8

2 dead after Washington State Patrol trooper T-bones Prius at intersection, sheriff's office says

WA residents Charles Ferree and Deolia Blandford were killed in a car crash with a Washington State Patrol trooper on U.S. 101 just west of Seattle on April 6, 2024.

Washington April 5

Washington woman who lost custody of adoptive daughter due to medical abuse claims sues hospital

Washington mom Sophie Hartman has filed a lawsuit against multiple Washington entities accusing them of falsely claiming that she was medically abusing her adoptive daughter.

Washington April 3

Man who used megaphone to lead attack on police during Capitol riot gets over 7 years in prison

Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man who led an angry mob's attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 7 years and 3 months in prison.

Artificial Intelligence April 3

Washington's Lottery takes down mobile site after woman complained app's AI created topless photo of her

Washington’s Lottery "Test Drive a Win" app was unavailable on the website early Wednesday after a woman claimed the AI made a topless image of her.

Washington April 2

Officer acquitted in 2020 death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma is hired by neighboring sheriff's office

Christopher Burbank, a Tacoma police officer cleared of criminal charges in the death of Manuel Ellis in 2020, has been hired by a sheriff's office based in Olympia, Washington.

CRIME April 2

Washington mother accused of killing, stabbing 4-year-old son 16 times: report

Court documents obtained by Fox 13 reveal 27-year-old Janet Garcia allegedly stabbed her 4-year-old son 16 times, killing him. She was charged with his murder.

Washington April 2

Washington polar bear cub Laerke receives encouraging results at annual physical exam

Laerke, a polar bear at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, underwent her annual medical exam with encouraging results, veterinarians said.