Cold plunge, warm tents: Tacoma’s Polar Bear Plunge returns New Year’s Day
After leaving the water, participants can warm up in heated tents set up near the launch.
Latest Headlines by Shawn Garrett
Police: 2-year-old found unresponsive in pond near Tacoma apartment complex
Investigators said the child had gotten out of an apartment before being found in the pond.
Mount Baker Highway to reopen with daytime access through holidays, WSDOT says
Contractors working for WSDOT are developing a strategy for permanent repairs to the highway.
WSP trooper killed while investigating crash on SR 509 near Port of Tacoma, no arrest yet
Her death marks the 34th time in the agency’s 105-year history that a Washington State Patrol trooper has been killed while on duty.
From 1923 to today: WSP reflects on 34 troopers killed while serving
As the agency marks more than a century of service, patrol leaders said each name represents a life devoted to public safety and a family forever changed.
Seattle-born pitcher Mike Campbell, a Mariners first-round pick, dies at 61
The Seattle Mariners announced Friday that former pitcher and Seattle native Mike Campbell has died.
Fuel-leaking boat removed from Lake Union after multi-agency effort
Seattle police say a derelict, fuel-leaking boat was removed from Lake Union this month after weeks of warnings, daily checks and a multi-agency cleanup effort.
3-alarm Leschi house fire forces evacuations, knocks out power to block
The first crews on scene saw large flames at the rear of the house that had spread into the first floor and a carport on the south side of the building.
Olympia’s Sage reflects on Survivor 49 run, says she’s ‘at peace’ after finale
Sage, who is from Olympia, said watching herself on television over the course of the season was emotional at times but ultimately affirming.
Lawsuit claims Seattle-based F5 overstated cybersecurity strength before revealing major breach
According to the complaint, the company repeatedly told investors it offered industry-leading application and API security while a long-term breach was already underway.
Andrew Baim sentenced to 24.6 years in prison in 2023 Ravensdale killing
RC car batteries blamed in overnight garage fire in Everett
Seattle man charged with hate crime after threats left on synagogue voicemail, court records say
New York attorney sues IRS, arguing her golden retriever is a dependent
Texting cited in head-on crash that injured WSP sergeant in Pierce County
Seattle emerges as top expansion candidate as NBA weighs adding two teams
Police urge evacuations or sheltering in place during gas leak in Wenatchee
Police: Driver followed employee through gate, struck cars at Montlake campus
Washington sues USDOT, saying EV charging money is being illegally withheld
Over 9.9k customers without power across Western Washington
SR 104 at the Hood Canal Bridge reopens after high winds shut down the highway
‘The whole farm is underwater’: Briscot Farm seeks help after sudden flooding
Seattle police investigate reported abduction after car slams into Pike Street business
Sesame Street shares free resources to help Washington kids cope after flooding
Washington joins lawsuit challenging $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Two small earthquakes shake near Concrete within 90 minutes Monday morning
Stehekin water system destroyed in Chelan County storms as crews race to deliver supplies
Kent cancels Christmas Rush for first time in 43 years as rising river floods race route
Logs detach from trailer and crash onto USFS truck on Highway 101, report says
President Trump signs Washington storm emergency after governor’s request
