Blue state customers flock to Idaho gun store to find 'a little bit of freedom,' owner says

Washington has some of the strictest gun control laws in the nation. One former resident who now owns a gun store in Idaho warns it could happen to other states.

On this day in history, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupts, triggers largest landslide in recorded history

Mount St. Helens erupted on this day in history, May 18, 1980, triggering the largest landslide in recorded history. A total of 57 people lost their lives in the tumult.

Washington state trooper fatally shoots a man during a freeway altercation, police say

WA law enforcement officials said a man with a hammer, who attacked state Department of Transportation workers, was fatally shot by a state trooper along Interstate 5 north of Seattle.

Man wanted in Clark College stabbing that left woman with neck wound

Police in Vancouver, Washington, are seeking a man who is accused of stabbing a woman in the neck on the Clark College campus on Tuesday.

Washington governor's race loses two Bob Fergusons after Attorney General Bob Ferguson issues legal threats

A conservative activist took credit for recruiting two men with the same name as Democratic frontrunner Bob Ferguson to enter Washington's gubernatorial race.

Woke cities and states reverse course and crack down on illegal drugs. Here's why

Leaders in many woke cities and states have finally realized what most Americans knew all along. It was a bad idea to decriminalize hard drugs.

Seattle man arrested in connection with 9-month-old son's fatal shooting

A 35-year-old Seattle man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of his nine-month-old son, and is being held on $5 million bail.

3 men get life in prison for killing Washington family over drugs, money

Brothers Robert and Johnny Watson were sentenced alongside Danie Kelly to life in prison for killing a family in Washington state in 2017.

Idaho students' former roommate breaks silence as judge closes suspect Kohberger's next hearing

A former roommate of two of the University of Idaho students killed in an ambush attack in November 2022 has broken her silence as she pushes for campus safety around the U.S.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Washington authorities hunt former officer accused of killing ex-wife and minor girlfriend, abducting son

Washington state authorities are on hunt for Elias Huizar, who is accused of killing his ex-wife and minor girlfriend, as well as abducting his 1-year-old son, on Monday.

Washington state travel guide: Breathtaking national parks, the bustling city of Seattle and beyond

When traveling in Washington state, visitors can hike, whale watch and try fresh shellfish. But there is more to Washington than Seattle and the parks on the state's western half.