NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has suggested the league may begin formal expansion discussions this summer, marking the first concrete timeline with Seattle and Las Vegas still leading as top candidates. Silver said the Seattle Super Sonics originally left in 2008 due to “understandable reasons.” However, co-hosts of “The Jake and...

Thurston County prosecutors say a local handyman is facing murder and kidnapping charges after the remains of an 82-year-old woman were found buried beneath a shed he was hired to build. Jeffrey Kian Zizz is expected to be charged with first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, and unlawful disposal of human remains...

The University of Washington (UW) is demanding the UW College of Arts and Sciences make immediate cuts, as reported by The Daily UW in an op-ed Monday. According to the student newspaper, Dean Dianne Harris announced immediate 5% cuts on top of previously planned 7% cuts. Additionally, the 5% cuts must be achieved by June 30. The media outlet explained that UW is planning to lay off staff across departments, which the newspaper believes could threaten the school’s mission to expand education and research.

A Garfield High School student was shot and killed over the weekend in Yakima. He is the second student from Garfield High to die from gun violence in less than a year. Monday evening on campus, a candlelight vigil was held to celebrate and mourn the life of 18-year-old senior Salvador “Junior” Granillo. Garfield faculty member Michelle Reese expressed the emotions felt around the incident.

Three King County residents, along with dozens of alleged accomplices, are being sued for running a coordinated operation to steal, damage, and resell materials from electric vehicle charging stations in the Seattle area. Electrify America LLC, the company behind the lawsuit, claimed its internal infrastructure details were illegally accessed during...

Legendary PNW Indie rock icon Death Cab for Cutie is returning home to celebrate a major milestone in their musical journey. The Bellingham-born band has announced the launch of their highly anticipated “Plans” 20th Anniversary Tour, according to Climate Pledge Arena. The band will kick off the first...

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has declared a new sport in the state—girls’ flag football. Female student athletes will have a new sport to explore, as long as their school offers it. It is the first sport the WIAA has sanctioned in Washington this century. The sport will officially be ratified Aug. 1 for the upcoming school year.

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff, died at the age of 88 and reactions to his death have begun to pour in. “It’s a holy experience,” Reverend Gary Lazzeroni, the vicar general for the Archdiocese of Seattle, told KIRO Newsradio. “He was so genuine and warm and welcoming.”

Seattle is projected to lose millions in parking meter revenue by 2026, as both demand and hourly rates have flattened. The $9 million drop is part of a broader $241.5 million deficit expected in the city’s general fund through 2026, according to The Center Square. Dave Hennes with the...

A group of approximately 20 parents and students gathered outside the Snohomish School District Resource and Service Center Friday in protest of an incident involving a Machias Elementary student carrying a training weapon, and how the district handled it. This protest stemmed from multiple parents voicing concern over the district’s...

After nearly two decades, Top Pot Doughnuts is shuttering its doors in Queen Anne. Located on Galer Street, the donut shop’s last day of business will be April 27. “This café has been home to so many memories—from your morning rituals to late afternoon pick-me-ups,” Top Pot Doughnuts said in a message on social media. “We’re truly grateful for your support and loyalty.”

At least 80 birds were rescued from an animal fighting operation in Grays Harbor County on April 1st; 79 roosters and 1 hen. The animal sanctuary that has taken them in, Heartwood Haven in Pierce County, is providing medical care and evaluations before putting the birds up for adoption. “Some...

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement which read, “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.″

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hackers linked to Russia’s government launched a cyberattack last spring against municipal water plants in rural Texas. At one plant in Muleshoe, population 5,000, water began to overflow. Officials had to unplug the system and run the plant manually. The test the vulnerabilities of America’s...

A recent study by LendingTree compared the financial grocery habits of each state. Washington ranked No. 6 on the list of states where households spend the most on groceries. Coming in at No. 1 was Utah, No. 2 Alaska, and No. 3 Hawaii. Illinois came in last at No. 51. Utah households spent an average of $11,884 on groceries in 2023.

Hundreds of people publicly denounced policies laid out by President Trump Saturday, taking part in a National “Day of Protest” that included dozens of cities here in Washington state. In Seattle, a protest and march blocked traffic on Broadway East and East Pine. A photo posted by the...

Seattle police hope to track down a motorcyclist they say struck two people in a crosswalk and then took off. One of the pedestrians was knocked unconscious by the impact of the collision Friday evening. Around 8:20 p.m., police say someone riding a red motorcycle failed to stop at a...

Eleven Idaho defendants were convicted on federal drug trafficking charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott confirmed, after a large-scale investigation was conducted by the Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). Before any convictions could be made, detectives with the Idaho State Police Department investigated Austin Lee all the...

An elaborate indoor pickleball facility is coming to Lynnwood as the burgeoning sport continues to expand its reach within the state in which the sport was founded. Pickleball Kingdom will inhabit a 40,000 square foot facility, replacing a now-shuttered Bed Bath and Beyond located at 3115 196th Street SW. The facility will have 12 courts, a pro store, locker rooms, showers, an upstairs mezzanine, private rooms for events and parties, and a dink wall—a virtual screen used for practicing swings.

Looking to have some Easter fun? There are dozens of egg hunts and egg-themed activities happening around the Puget Sound region. ParentMap has listed a plethora of activities around the Seattle area. There are several free events: including the Georgetown Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, starting at 11 a.m., the...