Washington state traps first 'invasive' Asian giant hornet

The Asian giant hornet is the world’s largest hornet and a predator of honey bees and other insects. A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours.

Seattle mayor says federal agents have demobilized, left city

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Tuesday she had received confirmation that U.S. agents had left the area after being sent to Seattle last week to protect federal buildings amid lingering unrest over the police killing of George Floyd.

SPD releases body cam footage of Sunday's riots in Seattle

Seattle city leaders say they're concerned that Sunday's riots will be used as a reason for the Trump administration to send federal agents to Seattle and other major cities. 

Mary Kay Letourneau dead at 58 after cancer battle, attorney says

Mary Kay Letourneau died at age 58 after a battle with cancer, her attorney David Gehrke confirmed to Q13 News on Tuesday.

Family warned of jail time for Black Lives Matter chalk art

A family in Washington state could face up to year in jail or be fined no more than $5,000 if they continue to draw chalk on their street in support of Black Lives Matter, a city attorney said.

More than 30 arrested as Seattle cops clear CHOP zone

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an emergency order Wednesday morning directing protesters to leave the area of the CHOP, Capitol Hill Organized Protest, and Cal Anderson Park area. More than 30 protesters were arrested, police said.

Seattle police investigating after 'several bags’ of human remains found on shore

Bags of human remains were found on a Seattle beach on June 19th. It's not known if the bags were dumped on the beach or if they were washed ashore. Detectives are working to determine how this happened.

Inmate released early due to COVID-19 arrested for attacking woman on hiking trail

A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.

US COVID-19 death toll climbs to 6 in Washington

Washington state health officials announced 3 new virus deaths, bringing the death toll to 5 in the state and U.S.

Terminally ill dog becomes police K9 for a day

Police in Pasco, Washington, helped a terminally ill dog named Eddie fulfill some bucket list activities on Monday, January 20, including becoming an honorary police K-9.

Officer moved to tears with gift in memory of his K-9 partner

A police officer was moved to tears after a family gifted him a tribute to his K-9 partner who recently died.

Southwest to cancel thousands of flights as Boeing suspends production of 737 Max jet

Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it would extend its cancellation of flights until next April, amounting to a total of thousands of canceled flights, as Boeing suspends production of its 737 Max jet next month.