A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate played chess nonstop for 60 hours in New York City's Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. komonews.com/news/offbeat/c…

A Pierce County elementary school teacher and volunteer worship pastor charged with nine counts of first-degree child molestation pleaded not guilty to all charges in court.
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Police are searching for multiple suspects who attempted a crash-and-grab burglary at a Seattle pot shop Friday morning. komonews.com/news/local/sea…

A cash reward could help solve a cold case involving the deadly shootings of two sisters at their home in Seattle 25 years ago. komonews.com/news/local/sea…

Three months in jail is the sentence given to Justin Kuo for taking another man’s life in a 2022 crash on the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle.
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Seattle police released new bodycam video Friday evening that shows the moments leading up to officers fatally shooting a suspected child predator at a Tukwila hotel earlier this week.
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The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed misdemeanor charges against six people in connection to a January protest that forced the closure of Interstate 5 in Seattle for hours.
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Most Americans say they aren't getting enough sleep. And that can have serious effects on health and stress levels.
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Vice President Kamala Harris took to social media to call for 'fair' pay in women's sports, echoing a sentiment shared by President Joe Biden earlier in the week. komonews.com/news/nation-wo…

Seattle’s City Council began the process of cutting $241 million from the 2025 budget on Wednesday while acknowledging it may have to make significant cuts to programs and services and even consolidate departments. komonews.com/news/local/sea…

No biggie, just an amazing force of nature caught on camera in the PNW! 🐋

Thanks to Janine Harles for sharing!

Crews are fighting a 20-acre fire in Lyman and as of 8:25 a.m. they have it 30% contained. komonews.com/news/local/cre…

#Collision WB I-90 near 142nd is blacking all lanes except for the HOV lane. This is a 4 car injury collision. No serious injuries at this time. Avoid the area and expect long delays.

Semi Bird has officially been endorsed by the Washington State Republican Party in his run for Governor.
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Beacon Hill residents are warning about an alleged armed car prowler after catching him on security cameras.
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New Rising Sun, which produces the annual Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival, unveiled plans to turn what was the Bed, Bath, & Beyond store in downtown Seattle into a new music and arts venue.
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Happy 62nd Birthday to the Space Needle!

📷: Michael Ostrogorsky Photography / KOMO #SoNorthwest Photography

An 18-year-old University of Washington football player charged with two counts of felony rape pleaded not guilty to both charges in court Thursday morning.
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A man was killed in a random stabbing inside Muckleshoot Casino early Sunday morning, according to Auburn Police. komonews.com/news/local/man…

King County lawmakers announced that $3 million in funding will be used to support and serve people experiencing homelessness in both Tukwila and Burien. komonews.com/news/local/tuk…