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May 22, 2026

Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds

Washington State University researchers found unexpectedly high hantavirus levels in rodents across farms and forests in the Pacific Northwest region.

May 18, 2026

Cold case killer who chewed cops’ undercover DNA bait faces survivor, families in courtroom showdown

A Washington man was sentenced to 50 years to life after a piece of gum linked him to two cold case murders dating back to the 1980s in Everett.

May 18, 2026

Man throws beer keg through front window of beloved Georgetown Cupcake shop known for reality series

A man was caught on surveillance video throwing a beer keg through the window of Georgetown Cupcake, a popular DC bakery featured on reality TV.

May 18, 2026

Dem who welcomed socialist mayor's 'change' now sounding alarm over billionaire exodus: 'Gravely concerned'

A Seattle Democratic councilmember who once welcomed socialist Mayor Katie Wilson now admits he is "gravely concerned" about the city's business exodus.

May 15, 2026

Viral businessman who allegedly bragged about wealth charged in federal endangered species harassment case

A man on viral video allegedly attacking an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui claimed he was "rich enough" to avoid consequences. He's now charged.

May 15, 2026

Former Washington governor rips her own party for pushing millionaires out

Former Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire attacked her own party's high tax rates, warning wealthy residents and businesses will flee Washington state.

May 14, 2026

DOJ demands sanctuary states end 'blatantly unlawful' anti-ICE policy as a matter of life and death

The Justice Department orders sanctuary states to stop blocking undercover license plates for DHS agents, citing danger to officers and legal violations.

May 14, 2026

Suspect in custody for alleged murder of college student after police released eerie surveillance photos

Police released photos of a murder suspect after a University of Washington student was fatally stabbed in a laundry room on Sunday night in Seattle.

May 13, 2026

Tech entrepreneur flees Washington due to companies being 'villainized'

Washington tech mogul Jesse Proudman joined the exodus to Austin, blasting the state's new "millionaire tax" as an unconstitutional job-killer.

May 12, 2026

Seattle Democrat rejects wealth 'exodus’ concerns as businesses flee for lower-tax states

As Starbucks moves jobs to Nashville, Washington Democrats push a new 9.9% tax on high earners, ignoring warnings of a massive taxpayer flight.