National Mario Day: How a Seattle man inspired the name of Nintendo's most iconic character
March 10 marks National Mario Day! Widely regarded as the most iconic videogame character of all time, Mario was actually named after a man from Seattle – and no, he was not a plumber.
March 10 marks National Mario Day! Widely regarded as the most iconic videogame character of all time, Mario was actually named after a man from Seattle – and no, he was not a plumber.
Husky dog who was called 'ugly' for crooked smile finds family who drives 2.6K miles to adopt him
A funny-faced Husky named Harvey, who some people called "ugly," was adopted last month by a Washington family who drove 2,600 miles roundtrip over six days to pick him up in Southern California.
A funny-faced Husky named Harvey, who some people called "ugly," was adopted last month by a Washington family who drove 2,600 miles roundtrip over six days to pick him up in Southern California.
Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp released from jail after arrest in drive-by shooting investigation
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was released from jail on Thursday after a drive-by shooting investigation in Tacoma. Prosecutors say right now they are not filing charges against the former SuperSonic.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was released from jail on Thursday after a drive-by shooting investigation in Tacoma. Prosecutors say right now they are not filing charges against the former SuperSonic.
Self-help author Marianne Williamson begins another longshot bid for presidency
Marianne Williamson, who's also been a one-time spiritual adviser to Oprah, is the first Democrat to formally challenge President Joe Biden for the 2024 nomination.
Marianne Williamson, who's also been a one-time spiritual adviser to Oprah, is the first Democrat to formally challenge President Joe Biden for the 2024 nomination.
Washington avalanche: Body of 1 climber recovered; 2 others still buried in the snow
One of the three climbers killed in an avalanche near Leavenworth last weekend has been recovered by rescuers.
One of the three climbers killed in an avalanche near Leavenworth last weekend has been recovered by rescuers.
Vocal cat disrupts Washington city council meeting before being escorted out
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
Watch: Man fights off carjacker at gas station
"I was just freaking out, you know, just trying to be stupider and crazier than he was," the man recalled.
"I was just freaking out, you know, just trying to be stupider and crazier than he was," the man recalled.
Seattle becomes first city in U.S. to ban caste discrimination
The Seattle City Council has added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination.
The Seattle City Council has added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination.
Residents rattled by hidden cameras discovered in front of homes in Washington neighborhood
The cameras were hidden in the ground, covered with hot-glued foliage.
The cameras were hidden in the ground, covered with hot-glued foliage.
Monterey Park hero Brandon Tsay at Biden's State of the Union next to U2's Bono
Brandon Tsay, the man who stopped the Monterey Park mass shooter, got to take part in a historical day in the U.S. Capitol: to sit down as a guest next to Bono in President Biden's State of the Union Address.
Brandon Tsay, the man who stopped the Monterey Park mass shooter, got to take part in a historical day in the U.S. Capitol: to sit down as a guest next to Bono in President Biden's State of the Union Address.
Powerball winner: Single ticket in Washington wins $747 million jackpot
Monday night’s Powerball jackpot win stood as the ninth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
Monday night’s Powerball jackpot win stood as the ninth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
3 killed in 'random' Yakima, Washington convenience store shooting; suspect dead
A suspect believed to have been involved in a triple deadly shooting at a convenience store in Yakima has died of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to police.
A suspect believed to have been involved in a triple deadly shooting at a convenience store in Yakima has died of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to police.
Breadson John: FBI joins search for 8-year-old boy missing since June
Authorities said they realized the boy was missing after conducting a welfare check at his home in Vancouver, Washington.
Authorities said they realized the boy was missing after conducting a welfare check at his home in Vancouver, Washington.
House fire in Washington state fire kills 5 family members, including 3 children
Investigators say a deadly fire in claimed the lives of five family members early Saturday morning, including three children: "This was called in by a neighbor who saw the flames and heard the screams, the calls for help."
Investigators say a deadly fire in claimed the lives of five family members early Saturday morning, including three children: "This was called in by a neighbor who saw the flames and heard the screams, the calls for help."
Caught on camera: Auburn police arrest man after attempted kidnapping of barista
Auburn Police on Monday said they arrested a man accused of trying to kidnap a barista at a drive-though window.
Auburn Police on Monday said they arrested a man accused of trying to kidnap a barista at a drive-though window.
DC government employee shot and killed 13-year-old Karon Blake, says DC Mayor
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed Wednesday that the man who shot and killed 13-year-old Karon Blake early Saturday morning is a D.C. government employee.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed Wednesday that the man who shot and killed 13-year-old Karon Blake early Saturday morning is a D.C. government employee.
Moose rescued from frozen lake after being stuck for hours
Authorities in Washington state said the attempt to pull the moose to safety was a calculated decision.
Authorities in Washington state said the attempt to pull the moose to safety was a calculated decision.
Energy Attack in Washington: Two men arrested after power grid knocked out on Christmas Day
Two Washington men are charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities after several utility substations in Pierce County were attacked on Christmas Day causing at least $3 million in damage.
Two Washington men are charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities after several utility substations in Pierce County were attacked on Christmas Day causing at least $3 million in damage.
New York OKs human composting law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial.
Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, feds say
Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.