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June 13, 2024

Police arrest 2 suspects after father of 2 found murdered, buried in shallow grave in Washington state

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said it has arrested two suspects in the murder of Robert Erwin, who was found buried near the Nisqually River.

June 12, 2024

Body of missing skier in Mount Rainier National Park recovered after 200-foot fall from waterfall: officials

Rangers in Mount Rainier National Park recovered the body of a female skier nearly three weeks after she appeared to have fallen 200 feet from a waterfall.

June 11, 2024

What to know about the FDA's paralytic shellfish poisoning warning

The FDA says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

June 10, 2024

Washington woman, Idaho fiancé may have fled to Mexico with missing 2-year-old Seraya Aung Harmon: police

Washington woman Nadia Cole and her Idaho fiancé Aaron Aung may be traveling to Mexico with his missing 2-year-old daughter, Seraya Aung Harmon, after they were last seen on May 29.

June 7, 2024

Apollo 8 astronaut, William Anders, who took famous picture of Earth, killed in small plane crash

Retired astronaut William Anders, who was a member of the Apollo 8 crew, has been identified as the pilot inside the plane that crashed in the waters off the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon.

June 6, 2024

Washington state inmates serve as wildland firefighters through pioneering program

Washington state's prison system operates the a program that trains inmates to become skilled firefighters. The inmates receive extensive training to combat forest fires.

June 5, 2024

Recent WSU grad's disappearance from Seattle airport tied to missing Idaho man, toddler

Nadia Erika Cole was reported missing from the airport on May 29. Her fiance, Aaron Aung, and his 2-year-old daughter, Seraya Aung, disappeared the same day.

June 4, 2024

Transgender athlete complains about lack of sportsmanship from fellow runners after winning girls state title

Transgender athlete Veronica Garcia complained in an interview about the lack of sportsmanship shown from other girl runners after winning a state title last month.

June 1, 2024

Traveler infected with confirmed case of measles at Seattle International Airport as cases in US increase

Public health officials in Seattle said that there was an adult with a confirmed case of measles at the Seattle International Airport in May.

May 30, 2024

Romanian organized crime group targeting places of worship: police

The Romanian Organized Crime Group is believed to have been targeting houses of worship in the Washington, D.C., area, according to police, and were reportedly seen stealing from Buddhist monks on surveillance footage.