HCA eyes ‘substantial growth’ of investor-owned hospitals amid rising costs in Washington

This week, the Washington State Health Care Authority said 9.9% of Washington’s hospitals are owned by private-equity companies. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s Health Care Authority (HCA) says the state has seen a “substantial growth” in hospitals...

Three arrested in latest attempted drone drop at Washington State Prison, sheriff says

DAVISBORO, Ga. (WGXA) — Three men were arrested during a traffic stop for what authorities believe was the latest attempted drone drop at Washington State Prison. Just before midnight on Saturday, deputies responded to reports of "suspicious...

Sonia Raman makes history as 1st Indian head coach in WNBA with Seattle Storm

New York assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the Seattle Storm, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Friday because no official announcement has...

Seattle police get pay raises under new contract with accountability measures

SEATTLE — Hefty pay raises are on tap for Seattle police now that a new labor contract has been ratified. The deal also clears the way for the expansion of a specialized response team that handles issues surrounding drug addiction and mental...

Seattle Public Schools nears decision on superintendent as parents await leadership change

SEATTLE — The school board for Washington’s largest school district is getting closer to finding its next superintendent. After a nationwide search and 41 applicants, the Seattle Public Schools board interviewed eight candidates, and the final two...

Seattle Mayor Harrell announces expansion of CARE team for public safety

SEATTLE — On Wednesday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, the police chief, and city and community leaders will talk about crime concerns and the future of public safety in the city. There are very few details so far, but people across the city are...

How to Make the Most of Rainy-Day Recess

When I was an early childhood educator in rainy Washington state, I found this Scandinavian saying helpful to keep in mind: “There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Bundled up, the children splashed through puddles, built...

Seattle Reigns Supreme over Utah Royals

Tensions and intensity high, the Seattle Reign FC’s game this past Friday, Oct. 17, embodied the essence of camaraderie. Highlighting retiring player and team captain Lauren (Lu) Barnes, the pregame ceremony reflected on her lifetime statistics,...

Seattle weather: Mostly cloudy Thursday, late showers and wind

FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast. SEATTLE - A weak front moved through Wednesday afternoon, bringing a few passing showers, clouds and breezy winds. A weak front moved through this...

Violent crime plummets 36% in downtown Seattle, lowest since 2017

SEATTLE — This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com Seattle is showing encouraging crime statistics as violent crime in the heart of the city has fallen to its lowest summer level since 2017, according to the data from the Downtown...

Inside the Arena: The PWHL is here! What to expect from Seattle's new team

SEATTLE — The Professional Women's Hockey League is starting its first season in Seattle. The PWHL's Amy Scheer talks about why the league put a team in the city, and when we can expect a franchise name. Plus, Niko and Chris talk about the end of...

Preview:Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Major League Soccer clash between Minnesota United and Seattle Sounders, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. For the first time since 2020, Minnesota United and the Seattle Sounders will meet in...

Washington State’s upset bid unravels against No. 18 Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The noise sounded like a jet engine, loud enough to damage your hearing, loud enough to throw an entire game off its hinges. Whatever the decibel reading at Scott Stadium was, it was loud enough to bother AJ Vaipulu, the...

Modest revenue growth projected for Seattle despite looming economic uncertainty

(The Center Square) – The Seattle Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts is sticking with a baseline forecast for 2025 and 2026 revenue totals despite the lingering chance of a future recession. The office presented its October revenue forecast...

Toronto starts hot with 3 deep drives

TORONTO -- Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run home run in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in...

Washington State vs. Virginia FREE LIVE STREAM (10/18/25): Watch college football, Week 8 online | Time, TV channel

The Washington State Cougars face the No. 18 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of DirecTV or FuboTV. Streaming platform Free trial...

Washington Supreme Court hears arguments in Meta disclosure law case

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Supreme Court heard arguments about the constitutionality of the state's campaign disclosure law in a case involving Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly Facebook, Inc. The central question is whether Washington's...

Major weather alerts from Ashland to Seattle: Oregon, Washington, Coastlines

Published 10/24/25 at 7:35 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Portland, Oregon) – Perhaps the most active weather in years for all of Oregon and Washington is coming shortly, as the National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Seattle,...

Scores and sports schedule for Oct. 28, 2025

By Canadian Press on October 28, 2025. Tuesday’s Scoreboard MLB World Series | Best-of-seven series Toronto 6 Los Angeles 2 (Series is tied 2-2) — NHL Toronto 4 Calgary 3 Edmonton 6 Utah 3 Montreal 4 Seattle 3 (OT) Winnipeg 4 Minnesota 3 (OT)...

NFL trade deadline team needs: What should all 32 teams do?

The NFL trade deadline is set for 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 4, and plenty of teams have glaring needs. Pulling together a deal for a marquee contributor, however, could be difficult given that this looks like a sellers' market. Contenders like the...