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Canadian man expected to plead guilty to selling lethal substances to people who killed themselves

A Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who took them to end their own lives is expected to plead guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide.

Orcas Getting a Little Sick and Tired of Being Asked to Solve All Your Billionaire Problems

After yet another week of hearing humans ask them to sink billionaire yachts for them, today local orca pods announced they’re getting a little sick and tired of being asked all the time to do humans’ dirty work for them. “It’s always ‘Hey, take Zuck to Davy Jones Locker this, pop Peter Thiel a 100 […]

Alki Beachgoers Stunned as Low Tide Reveals Studio Apartment with Rent Under $800

During the lowest tide of the year this week, Alki beachgoers in were treated to the rare discovery of a studio apartment renting for under $800 in Seattle. “I thought it was just a myth that studio apartments in any part of Seattle were ever cheaper than $1,800 a month,” said tidepooler Lisa Barnes. “I’m […]

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

A Blue Origin rocket has exploded during a test at the launch pad.

6 of 9 Nippon employees recovered from implosion site, bringing confirmed death toll to 8

The bodies of three employees are still in the site of Nippon Dynawave Packaging, where an implosion killed 11 people.

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC’s sunset spectacle

New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers.

After Longview implosion, doctors explain severity of chemical burns

The implosion exposed people to white liquor, a caustic chemical used to break down wood into pulp that is similar to a "really concentrated bleach," one doctor said.

Details emerge of complex cleanup effort after deadly Longview tank implosion

The implosion released hundreds of thousands of gallons of a caustic, high pH liquid into a drainage system. The cleanup is ongoing and complex.

Giant warehouse planned for Wild Waves property in Federal Way

The final season of the Wild Waves Theme Park is currently underway, but plans have already been filed with the city of Federal Way to turn the site into a 1 million square foot warehouse called Podium I-5.

US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta

Jozy Altidore says the U.S. Soccer National Training Center is far different from where he trained with the national team a decade ago.

Photos: Thursday scenes from Longview mill implosion

Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them

Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak, the National Park Service said Thursday.