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Costco employee fatally rammed car into co-worker on motorcycle after seeing hug: DA

August 11, 2026

Costco employee fatally rammed car into co-worker on motorcycle after seeing hug: DA

Tyler Sorensen allegedly rammed his car into co-worker Jonathon Langdon's motorcycle in an Issaquah Costco parking lot out of jealousy over a hug.

Controversial streamer Hasan Piker's lecture axed by University of Washington amid free speech questions

August 8, 2026

Controversial streamer Hasan Piker's lecture axed by University of Washington amid free speech questions

Hasan Piker's canceled University of Washington lecture sparks a free speech debate, and FIRE questions whether public backlash drove the decision.

Old Trails Fire suspect allegedly confessed to setting 25 fires; judge doubles bail to $2M

August 6, 2026

Old Trails Fire suspect allegedly confessed to setting 25 fires; judge doubles bail to $2M

Aaron Forrest Farinacci allegedly confessed to setting 25 fires and modeling a delayed ignition device after serial arsonist John Leonard Orr.

Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

August 6, 2026

Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

A Washington grandfather says he spotted a stranger bent over near railroad tracks minutes before smoke erupted and the Old Trails Fire ignited.

Trump-backed Republican advances to face vulnerable Democrat in key House battleground

August 4, 2026

Trump-backed Republican advances to face vulnerable Democrat in key House battleground

Trump-backed John Braun advances past a jungle primary to challenge Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in one of the most competitive House races of November.

Washington wildfire arson suspect previously charged with first-degree murder, records show

August 4, 2026

Washington wildfire arson suspect previously charged with first-degree murder, records show

Aaron Farinacci, charged with first-degree arson in Spokane's Old Trails Fire, previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a 2010 Arizona homicide.

Washington man arrested on arson charge tied to devastating Spokane wildfire

August 4, 2026

Washington man arrested on arson charge tied to devastating Spokane wildfire

A man was arrested and charged with arson on Monday in connection with the Old Trails Fire in the Spokane area in Washington state, police said.

Spencer Pratt reacts to Spokane devastation with blunt wildfire warning and message of faith

August 2, 2026

Spencer Pratt reacts to Spokane devastation with blunt wildfire warning and message of faith

Spencer Pratt urges families not to wait for disaster after Spokane wildfire evacuation displaces thousands, drawing on his Palisades Fire experience.

Washington school district reviewing incident of employee making celebratory remark about Charlie Kirk's death

July 30, 2026

Washington school district reviewing incident of employee making celebratory remark about Charlie Kirk's death

The Lake Washington School District says it launched a review after viral video captured a staff member apparently celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Seattle police chief snaps over Chicago home questions, absence from city after mass shooting

July 29, 2026

Seattle police chief snaps over Chicago home questions, absence from city after mass shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was in Dallas when the Bite of Seattle mass shooting killed three, sparking scrutiny over his frequent travel.