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May 7, 2024

Rise of rhubarb, the vegetable that acts like a fruit, 'a sure sign' spring in swing

Rhubarb explodes across rural America in May. The rare perennial plant is a vegetable that's treated more like a fruit, and its harvest is celebrated with festivals around the country.

May 7, 2024

This red state is becoming an ‘expat’ community for families fleeing western liberal bastions

Idaho's population is growing, thanks to a surge of California, Washington and Oregon residents moving in. Here's what new Idaho residents say drove them out of their previous homes.

May 1, 2024

Fast and Furious: Police share video of street race that ended in crash

Police in Washington shared a video of two cars racing through the streets of Bellevue, and they said one of the drivers is going to be charged. Neither person nor car was identified.

May 1, 2024

Hundreds of asylum seekers in encampment at Seattle park after funding for hotel stay runs out

Hundreds of asylum seekers set up an encampment at Powell Barnett Park in Seattle's Central District neighborhood after funding for housing ran out.

April 30, 2024

Seattle coffee shop workers call 911 when homeless man causes disturbance; no officers arrive

A Seattle small business owner shared footage of an incident between his employees and a homeless man in his cafe last week. He says officers failed to respond.

April 27, 2024

Anti-Israel protesters in Seattle delay campus encampment after being called out for lack of diversity: Report

An anti-Israel student protest group at the University of Washington in Seattle announced that it would delay a planned protest after criticism online over diversity.

April 25, 2024

Feds plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to Washington state's Northern Cascades

The federal government announced this week its intent to restore grizzly bears to parts of northwest and north-central Washington state.

April 25, 2024

Washington 13-year-old steals woman’s purse, punches her outside Seattle pharmacy, police say

Seattle police arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery after video allegedly captured him stealing a woman's purse and punching her.

April 24, 2024

Former officer accused of killing ex-wife and minor girlfriend, abducting son, shoots self

Oregon State Troopers found the wounded body of Elias Huizar, 39, following a police chase near Eugene at around 3 p.m. Tuesday. Huizar's 1-year-old baby was taken safely into custody.

April 24, 2024

Washington mother accused of killing, stabbing 4-year-old son 41 times: report

A Washington mom of two is accused of stabbing her 4-year-old son 41 times in a brutal murder, police said.