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A Tacoma mother, Jordan Elizabeth Shank, faces first-degree manslaughter charges after her 5-year-old son died from a fentanyl overdose in a dilapidated home. The boy was found unresponsive, and toxicology reports confirmed acute fentanyl toxicity as the cause of death. Investigators discovered evidence of drug use and unsanitary living conditions at the residence.
A recent survey reveals that over half of U.S. adults feel financially adrift due to economic uncertainty, with 53% unable to get ahead despite their efforts. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling's survey highlights how anxiety about the economy impacts debt management and long-term financial goals.
Two men sustained gunshot wounds during a fight outside a downtown Seattle nightclub early Saturday morning. Police detained two suspects and recovered one firearm, while a second gun is still unaccounted for. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Seattle Police Department.
A driver died after jumping off the Ship Canal Bridge following a three-car crash on I-5 in Seattle early Saturday. The driver attempted to flee from the scene after losing a tire and crashing into two vehicles, but did not survive the fall. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
All ticket types for a concert event in Seattle will go on sale starting August 30, 2025. The event falls under the categories of Concerts & Music Events and Events and Attractions, attracting music lovers and art enthusiasts alike. Ample parking will be available for attendees.
University of Washington police responded to a gunfire incident near Maple Hall dormitory, where a bullet struck a fifth-floor window just before midnight on Saturday. Authorities confirmed no injuries occurred and determined there is no ongoing threat. Police seek information from the public regarding a white vehicle seen leaving the scene.
Thurston County deputies pursue 27-year-old Damien Madison, wanted for multiple felonies, after he allegedly shot at an officer with an AR-15. Madison, considered armed and dangerous, was last spotted near the Chehalis Western Trail and is described as 5-foot-7, weighing 170 pounds. The public is urged to avoid the area and report any sightings to law enforcement.
Washington state and 14 other states filed a lawsuit against President Trump's declaration of a "national energy emergency." They argue the move aims to benefit fossil fuel companies while bypassing crucial environmental protections. The lawsuit seeks a court ruling to declare the order illegal and prevent emergency permits related to it.
University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce condemned the violent occupation of the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building, resulting in the suspension of 21 students. The protest, aimed at urging the university to divest from Boeing, caused over $1 million in damage, prompting a federal investigation into antisemitism claims on campus.
Police searched for a tattooed suspect after a failed bank robbery at a Chase branch on Broadway Wednesday afternoon. The suspect, described as a thin white male in his 50s or 60s, fled without any cash, and a K9 search in the area did not locate him. No injuries were reported during the incident.