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Police in Germany launch investigation after robot allegedly groped teen girl
German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men groped a 16-year-old girl.
Seahawks still winning off haul from Broncos from Russell Wilson trade - Wed, 14 Oct 2026 PST
For a few minutes on the afternoon of March 8, 2022, Drew Lock was one of the few people in the world who knew something big was about to go down in the NFL. He just didn’t know what. As Lock remembers it, he got a random call" from Denver Broncos general manager George Paton while he was at home eating lunch. “He…
Coaster closures spread after fatal Six Flags Over Georgia incident
The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
A sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for years is now available in the U.S., offering broad protection against UVA and UVB rays with less white streaking.
These are the top trending Halloween costumes of 2026
Google ranked the top trending Halloween costumes of the season, with horror taking over the top spots.
Nonpartisan government watchdog recommends automated activation of ICE body cameras
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security…
Gonzaga learns tipoff times, TV delegations for remaining nonconference and Pac-12 games - Wed, 14 Oct 2026 PST
Gonzaga's new television schedule might be a breath of fresh air for devoted fans who've been pulling late nights to catch Mark Few's team the last handful of years.
14-year-old arrested for threats after gun report prompts White River High School lockdown
A report about a student possibly carrying a gun on a school bus led to an investigation and a 14-year-old’s arrest.
Social Security benefits increase will hit 3.6% in 2027
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will begin for 72 million Social Security beneficiaries in January. It will apply for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, recipients…
Judge to decide if Fall City teen accused of killing 5 family members will be tried as adult
King County Judge Veronica Galván will announce her decision Wednesday afternoon.
Sour Patch... wings? New flavor coming soon to Wingstop - Wed, 14 Oct 2026 PST
Halloween is on the horizon and Wingstop is teaming up with a popular candy brand to unveil a new, limited-time chicken wing flavor. The restaurant chain announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13 that it has collaborated with Sour Patch Kids to create Sour Patch Kids Wicked Punch, which the wing chain calls one of its "wildest…
Utah is playoff-bound, Arizona to Las Vegas, Oregon tumbles to the Sun | Pac-12 bowl projections - Wed, 14 Oct 2026 PST
If this isn't rock bottom for WSU, Saturday at Oregon State might be.
Disney reveals new cruise ship that will sail from Tokyo in 2029
The Disney Imagination will carry about 4,000 passengers on two- to three-night cruises from Tokyo starting in spring 2029.
Daily Dose | Eating to lower breast cancer risk, easing arthritis pain and why sleep gets harder with age
Here are the top health headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Idaho community builds home for local 'Santa and Mrs. Claus' after contractor scam
Greg and Kelly Gempler have been Santa and Mrs. Claus in their Idaho community for years. Now, people are rallying around them after they were scammed.
Seattle weather: Mild temperatures and morning clouds Thursday
Jedd Fisch built the 2026 Washington Huskies. His foundation is crumbling | Commentary - Wed, 14 Oct 2026 PST
On July 30, Jedd Fisch wore a purple tie, stood on a stage at Big Ten Football Media Days and proudly declared: “This team was not bought. This team was built.” In the current era of college football, teams have two paths to prosperity: Buy it or build it. UW built it badly.
Kirkland, WA power outage: 2,300 customers lose electricity
Tommy Lloyd has decent digs at Arizona, but expected assistant Kevin Pangos could be slumming it in the Lute Olson era - Wed, 14 Oct 2026 PST
Whenever expected assistant coach Kevin Pangos is cleared to start working at Arizona, there’s no telling where he might set up shop.
Costco joins viral fun with Jimothy dog toy. How to get it - Wed, 14 Oct 2026 PST
Costco is now selling a dog toy inspired by one of 2026's viral stars: Jimothy. The toy, designed by Think Dog by Delca, will be available only at Costco warehouses in the Pacific Northwest, the company said in an Instagram post. The Pacific Northwest typically includes states such as Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
Fall City, WA: Judge to decide if teen who killed 5 will be tried as an adult
Sister of reality TV personality charged in connection to her death in Oakland
Judge sides with 3 news outlets banned by White House, allowing access for now
WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Tuesday extended a block on a Trump administration ban of press passes for three news organizations, which will allow them to continue to enter the White House grounds while a legal challenge to the ban plays out. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly in a 26-page order rejected…
Voting underway in Washington in the midterm election
The wait is over in Washington. Washington’s 5.1 million registered voters are starting to cast ballots for the Nov. 3 general election, which could see Democrats strengthen their grip on power in the state Legislature and retake the majority from Republicans in Congress. In theLegislature, where Democrats hold…
Tacoma bail bonds office bombed, police investigating
Homeowner feels lucky after truck crashes into duplex condo in Everett
Barricaded suspect arrested after standoff at Tukwila apartment
Spokane man sentenced to 9 months of electronic home monitoring for using surveillance videos to watch his estranged wife
A Spokane man was sentenced to nine months of electronic home monitoring after a jury found he had been using numerous security cameras to watch his estranged wife and their children in her new home.
Police searching for Chevy HHR that seriously injured pedestrian on South Hill
Investigators are searching for an SUV they believe struck a pedestrian on Oct. 7.
More than 80% wildfires on Idaho state land caused by humans this year
More than 80% of the wildfires that the Idaho Department of Lands has responded to this year have been caused by humans, Director Dustin Miller told an interim committee of Idaho legislators Tuesday. “This staggering figure just underscores the importance of not only a robust fuels mitigation program … but also a…
'He robbed a child of her mother': Spokane man sentenced to 50 years in prison for murdering ex-girlfriend
Fatimah Alghazwi’s 7-year-old son was placed in a Child Protective Services van the night of Feb. 9, 2023.
Reykdal opposes federal tax credit program, urges gov to reject
The leader of Washington state public schools says the state should not join a federal tax credit program that would fund K-12 education. Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal views the tax credit as a way to expand school choice options without closing funding gaps for public schools. “Washington cannot…
Researchers point to community violence programs, pandemic recovery in historic homicide decline
As candidates debate public safety ahead of the midterm elections, a new assessment of the nation’s historic homicide decline suggests there is no single explanation for the drop — and that some widely discussed enforcement strategies may have played little role. A survey of nearly 50 crime scholars convened by the…
Trump pressed states for info on millions of voters in the midterms. It’s mostly failed.
Three weeks before Election Day, the Trump administration’s sprawling project to send sensitive personal information on millions of voters to the Department of Homeland Security has been declared illegal by a federal judge. The blistering court decision comes after the Department of Justice pressured or sued states…
Three years after the Gray fire, Medical Lake residents choose their own paths to rebuilding and healing
The metallic clatter of wind chimes resonated across Jason Steege’s wraparound concrete porch as he recalled the day his home burned to the ground.
Woman found decomposing in Spokane apartment died of drug overdose
A woman found in July decomposing in a West Central apartment closet died of a methamphetamine and fentanyl overdose, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
'Exist where the bad guys exist': North Idaho nonprofit trains police to fight child exploitation before victims are made
For Brad Johnson, the moment that changed his understanding of child exploitation happened while he was still a young patrol officer.
Investigators believe man burned down own Spokane Valley home
Spokane Valley fire investigators believe a man burned down his mobile home during a mental health crisis Monday morning.
15-year-old who previously shot, paralyzed friend was sentenced to at least 4 years in juvenile detention for shooting at couple
A 15-year-old boy with nine prior felony convictions, including an incident where he shot and paralyzed his friend, was sentenced Thursday to at least four years of detention for shooting at a couple this summer in Spokane.