Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson proposes $4B in reduced spending to help narrow WA’s budget gap
The state is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of $10 billion to $12 billion over the next four years.
18-year-old tells accused kidnappers she’s ordering pizza as she calls 911, WA cops say
An 18-year-old woman stuck in a car with accused kidnappers told them she was ordering pizza as she called 911 in Washington, ...
‘A different standard’: Native Americans searched at far higher rates by WSP, data shows
But for Native Americans, while the search rate increased, so did the rate of troopers finding contraband. Though it should ...
‘Quirky’ dog keeps returning to shelter. He needs a permanent home for ‘carefree life’
A “quirky” dog keeps returning to a North Carolina shelter — and now, he needs a patient new owner. Banjo is up for adoption ...
Two tiny, frolicking pigs get into trouble near busy NY street. Then ‘hero’ rushes in
Imagine this: after a long day at work, you’re driving home when you spot something a bit out of the ordinary.” ...
Democrats can no longer ignore what Americans want on immigration | Opinion
The question is what Democrats can advocate that can win majority support and ultimately shape Trump and Republican policy. | ...
Lucky lottery player spends $5 on scratch ticket — then wins top prize in Idaho
A woman spent $5 on a lottery game in Idaho, then won a big prize. Chelsey Reeder stopped at a Jacksons Food Stores in ...
3.7-magnitude earthquake wakes San Francisco area, USGS says. ‘Jolt with my coffee’
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The ...
Is this the skull of Cleopatra’s murdered sister? New study ends century-long debate
The mysterious ancient skull, found in the 1920s, sparked a wave of theories then “sank into oblivion” — until recently.
Heading south on I-5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord Friday night? Watch for traffic
I-5 ramps to and from Steilacoom-DuPont Road/Clark Road will also be closed beginning at 8 p.m. Friday. They’ll reopen by ...
‘It’s unreal.’ Uptick in vandalism forces Tacoma church to increase security efforts
The Tacoma Police Department is investigating the allegations made about the vandalism at Living Word Ministry, according to a spokesperson. A GoFundMe was established to help the church raise funds ...
Woman intentionally pooped on store’s floor in shoplifting scheme, Florida cops say
A very public bowel movement was put to use when a Florida couple needed a distraction for large-scale shoplifting, according ...