Washington Divided: Exploring the Evergreen State's political split

McClatchy reporter Simone Carter describes a new project from The Olympian exploring Washington's deepening political divide amid national polarization.

Security footage reveals Kohberger's path before the stabbing of four University of Idaho students

Newly released security footage from a neighbor's balcony camera captures Bryan Kohberger's white Hyundai Elantra circling the King Road neighborhood before the tragic incident involving four University of Idaho students in November 2022. The footage, obtained by the Idaho Statesman, shows the vehicle making multiple passes near the victims' home.

How the police define use of force, and why they choose to use it

Law enforcement uses of force have been on the rise in the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office since 2021. Here’s how the police define the different severities of force and the most common reasons they use force.

What kind of personalized license plates get rejected by the Idaho DMV? Here's a few examples.

So far this year, the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles has rejected personalized license plates for swear words, fart jokes and more. Here are some examples and the reason why they were rejected.

Tacoma Link ridership surges past pre-pandemic levels with new stations

Since 2024, Tacoma Link has recorded 1.5 million boardings, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and Sound Transit estimates. The Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension, adding 2.4 miles and new stations, has boosted ridership significantly, with daily averages exceeding projections.

Seahawks Super Bowl 60 Parade: Nearly 1 Million Fans Attend

The Seattle Seahawks celebrate their Super Bowl 60 title. City officials estimate nearly 1 million fans lined the route from Lumen Field to the Space Needle.