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March 2, 2024

Law enforcement say an increase in US highway shootings is causing more problems nationwide

Highway shootings are up across the country and police say there's no clear solution. Law enforcement departments in at least six states reported more highway shootings since 2023.

March 1, 2024

Sign in Washington hacked to display surprising warning about 'angry raccoons'

A recent bizarre warning about "angry raccoons" was the result of a prank, the owner of the sign company told Fox News Digital. The culprit has not been identified.

February 29, 2024

Florida couple arrested for allegedly kidnapping cousin's baby, posing as Amazon delivery driver

Officials in Washington state said a Florida couple has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a baby in a elaborate scheme where one of the suspects posed as an Amazon delivery driver.

February 28, 2024

Washington state House passes ban on hog-tying by police in a landslide

The Washington state House voted for a bill prohibiting the practice of hog-tying by police in a landslide Wednesday, citing concerns of suffocation risks.

February 28, 2024

Seattle City Council meeting disrupted by protesters banging on windows, 6 arrested

Seattle police say six people were arrested Tuesday for disrupting a city council meeting. The demonstrators were there to advocate for refugee housing.

February 28, 2024

Washington state's budget in flux as Republicans try to repeal carbon program

Washington state Republicans are trying to repeal both the carbon pricing program and the tax on the sale of stocks and bonds. Democrats say this would destabilize the state budget.

February 27, 2024

Washington man to plead guilty in 'killing spree' of over 3,000 birds, illegal sale of feathers

Travis Branson of Cusick, Washington, intends to plead guilty to charges alleging he helped kill some 3,600 birds, many of which are considered prized by Native tribes.

February 27, 2024

Seattle light rail train shooter remains at large after killing man

Police say a 26-year-old man was shot and killed on a light rail train in Seattle. The suspect is still at large. Reported assaults on public transit in Seattle have increased.

February 23, 2024

Washington GOP chair calls declaring party on outside of ballot ‘questionable design’ as voters raise concerns

Some voters in Washington State are raising security concerns about having to declare their political party affiliation on the outside of their presidential primary ballot.

February 22, 2024

Washington legislators push bill making it a felony to threaten election workers

Washington's state Senate voted Thursday in a landslide to make the harassment of election workers a felony after four election workers received envelopes testing positive for fentanyl.