KOMO News
@komo4.bsky.social
The latest breaking news, traffic, and weather from Seattle and Western Washington.
Find us on KOMOnews.com
Find us on KOMOnews.com
Snow has returned to the Cascades, which is good news for skiers and snowboarders still waiting to get on the slopes.
NOAA predicts colder weather, raising hopes for ski season kickoff in Cascades
Snow has returned to the Cascades, which is good news for skiers and snowboarders still waiting to get on the slopes.
komonews.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Snow has returned to the Cascades, which is good news for skiers and snowboarders still waiting to get on the slopes.
PHOTOS: Seattle showed up with bells on for SantaCon 2025!
Holiday Hijinx: SantaCon 2025 in Seattle's Pioneer Square
Seattle showed up with bells on for SantaCon 2025! A jolly bunch of Santas, Grinches and other beloved holiday characters gathered for a pub crawl through Seattle's Pioneer Square. The fun and festive...
seattlerefined.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
PHOTOS: Seattle showed up with bells on for SantaCon 2025!
The anticipated holiday surge, coupled with the restoration of full domestic service earlier this year, is expected to drive 2025 ridership above 20 million.
Holiday travel rush to push annual WSF ridership over 20M for first time since 2019
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is preparing for a significant increase in ferry passengers this holiday season.
komonews.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The anticipated holiday surge, coupled with the restoration of full domestic service earlier this year, is expected to drive 2025 ridership above 20 million.
The scheme defrauded nearly 1,000 homeowners, resulting in losses exceeding $2.6 million, according to the DOJ.
California man sentenced to ten years for defrauding nearly 1,000 homeowners
A California man who operated fraudulent call centers preying on distressed homeowners has been sentenced to ten years in prison, according to DOJ.
komonews.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The scheme defrauded nearly 1,000 homeowners, resulting in losses exceeding $2.6 million, according to the DOJ.
If the snowfall stays steady through the weekend, ski resort staff say chair lifts could finally start moving the week of Christmas.
More mountain snow needed for Snoqualmie resort to open for season
With the heavy rain finally in the rear view mirror, now comes the mountain snow. The Summit at Snoqualmie is getting decent, but not enough for skiers.
komonews.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If the snowfall stays steady through the weekend, ski resort staff say chair lifts could finally start moving the week of Christmas.
The holiday travel rush at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) International Airport is underway.
Holiday rush hits SEA Airport with 3% increase in holiday travelers from last year
The holiday travel rush at Sea-Tac International Airport is underway.Holiday rush hits SEA Airport with 3% increase in holiday travelers from last year.
komonews.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The holiday travel rush at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) International Airport is underway.
Overnight, buses will replace 1 Line trains between these downtown Seattle stations, and passengers should anticipate approximately 30 minutes of additional travel time.
Light rail service to halt between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations overnight
Link light rail service will be temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations overnight.
komonews.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Overnight, buses will replace 1 Line trains between these downtown Seattle stations, and passengers should anticipate approximately 30 minutes of additional travel time.
The 35-year-old comedian and actor will depart “Saturday Night Live” after seven seasons, following Saturday’s (Dec.20) episode on NBC.
Bowen Yang bids emotional farewell to 'SNL' after 7 seasons, teases 'dreamiest' send-off
The 35-year-old actor breaks his silence on why he’s leaving the late-night show.
komonews.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The 35-year-old comedian and actor will depart “Saturday Night Live” after seven seasons, following Saturday’s (Dec.20) episode on NBC.
Despite damage to the home and adjacent homes in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood, firefighters successfully contained the blaze.
Residents advised on water discoloration after Seattle fire crews battle 3-alarm blaze
A fierce blaze erupted in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood Friday evening, engulfing a two-story house and prompting a massive firefighting response.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Despite damage to the home and adjacent homes in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood, firefighters successfully contained the blaze.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced that one of their own, 29-year-old Tara Guting, was struck by a driver and killed while handling a collision along State Route 509 on Friday evening.
Washington State Trooper hit and killed while responding to collision on SR509
Washington State Patrol (WSP) have announced that a one of their own, 29-year-old Tara Guting, was struck by a driver and killed while handling a collision alon
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced that one of their own, 29-year-old Tara Guting, was struck by a driver and killed while handling a collision along State Route 509 on Friday evening.
Change is here for millions of Americans as federal food assistance undergoes a major overhaul.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Change is here for millions of Americans as federal food assistance undergoes a major overhaul.
It's an especially squeaky, splashy season inside Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Asian Forest Sanctuary, where the otter news—yes, double otter news—is too good not to share.
Double otter delight: Point Defiance zoo celebrates new arrival and tiny newborn
It's an especially squeaky, splashy season inside Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Asian Forest Sanctuary.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's an especially squeaky, splashy season inside Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Asian Forest Sanctuary, where the otter news—yes, double otter news—is too good not to share.
Workers have added Donald Trump's name to the signage of the building, now formerly known as The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Workers add President's name to 'Trump-Kennedy Center'
Workers spent Friday adding Donald Trump's name to the signage of the building now formerly known asThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.A blue t
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Workers have added Donald Trump's name to the signage of the building, now formerly known as The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is set to open for the 2025-26 season with limited operations starting Saturday. Guests are required to have a parking reservation to visit the resort, and those without one will be turned away.
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort opens Saturday with limited access due to Highway 410 damage
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is set to open for the 2025-26 season with limited operations starting Saturday, Crystal Mountain announced Thursday.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is set to open for the 2025-26 season with limited operations starting Saturday. Guests are required to have a parking reservation to visit the resort, and those without one will be turned away.
She called current security measures for air travel on par with a setting from a dystopian novel written by George Orwell.
Transportation Secretary's daughter calls to abolish TSA after 15-minute security delay
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s daughter urged abolishing the TSA after a 15-minute airport security delay, saying she barely made her flight.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
She called current security measures for air travel on par with a setting from a dystopian novel written by George Orwell.
When he's not in the workshop or delivering toys, Santa logs on.
Take a peek into the worldwide Santa network where Santas train for the hardest questions
Santa can’t be everywhere at once and even Santa knows that.“Santa needs helpers all around the world,” one Santa told me.And when he’s not in the workshop and
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
When he's not in the workshop or delivering toys, Santa logs on.
The 18-year-old also allegedly threatened to leak photos and videos of a girl if she did not engage in sexual acts with him, with those threats also being sent over text messages, the report states.
High school student accused of raping, strangling multiple girls after being denied sex
Authorities said the suspect has a disturbing history.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The 18-year-old also allegedly threatened to leak photos and videos of a girl if she did not engage in sexual acts with him, with those threats also being sent over text messages, the report states.
Hegseth said "lots" of enemies were killed.
US hits back in Syria: 'Operation Hawkeye' targets ISIS after deadly attack on troops
The U.S. launched an attack in Syria on Friday, hitting multiple targets, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.He said "lots" of emenies were killed"Earl
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Hegseth said "lots" of enemies were killed.
The award is another feather in Raleigh's cap, as the star catcher also won the Silver Slugger Award, MLBPA Players Choice Awards' Player of the Year and American League Outstanding Player, and Sporting News' MLB Player of the Year—as well as finishing runner-up in the AL MVP race.
Cal Raleigh adds Sports Illustrated's 'Breakout Star of the Year' to year of accolades
"Big Dumper" has been named the "Breakout Star of the Year" by Sports Illustrated.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The award is another feather in Raleigh's cap, as the star catcher also won the Silver Slugger Award, MLBPA Players Choice Awards' Player of the Year and American League Outstanding Player, and Sporting News' MLB Player of the Year—as well as finishing runner-up in the AL MVP race.
King County Prosecutors have still not charged anyone related to the antisemitic protest and vandalism at the University of Washington, now seven months after the high-profile crime.
No criminal charges more than 7 months after UW antisemitic vandalism, occupation
King County Prosecutors have still not charged anyone related to the antisemitic protest and vandalism at the University of Washington.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
King County Prosecutors have still not charged anyone related to the antisemitic protest and vandalism at the University of Washington, now seven months after the high-profile crime.
This batch of photos include Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Mick Jagger, Diana Ross, Woody Allen, Steve Bannon, and more.
House Oversight Democrats release more photos from Epstein's estate
House Oversight Democrats released more photos and documents from the estate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein on Friday.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This batch of photos include Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Mick Jagger, Diana Ross, Woody Allen, Steve Bannon, and more.
Investigators say the scams are highly sophisticated and ongoing, with more than $1 million stolen from residents on the Olympic Peninsula.
Scammers posing as FTC 'agents' target Clallam County residents in sophisticated schemes
Clallam County residents are continuing to lose significant sums of money to scammers who falsely claim to be working as “agents” for the FTC.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Investigators say the scams are highly sophisticated and ongoing, with more than $1 million stolen from residents on the Olympic Peninsula.
The Summit at Snoqualmie is getting a decent amount of snowfall, but not enough for skiers and snowboarders.
https://komonews.com/news/local/what-snow-and-ski-passes-are-open-in-washington-state-more-mountain-snow-needed-for-snoqualmie-resort-to-open-for-season-stevens-pass-crystal-mountain
https://komonews.com/news/local/what-snow-and-ski-passes-are-open-in-washington-state-more-mountain-snow-needed-for-snoqualmie-resort-to-open-for-season-stevens-pass-crystal-mountain
More mountain snow needed for Snoqualmie resort to open for season
With the heavy rain finally in the rear view mirror, now comes the mountain snow. The Summit at Snoqualmie is getting decent, but not enough for skiers.
komonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The Summit at Snoqualmie is getting a decent amount of snowfall, but not enough for skiers and snowboarders.
https://komonews.com/news/local/what-snow-and-ski-passes-are-open-in-washington-state-more-mountain-snow-needed-for-snoqualmie-resort-to-open-for-season-stevens-pass-crystal-mountain
https://komonews.com/news/local/what-snow-and-ski-passes-are-open-in-washington-state-more-mountain-snow-needed-for-snoqualmie-resort-to-open-for-season-stevens-pass-crystal-mountain
WSDOT has cleared the floodwater from SR-167 between Kent and Auburn after a days-long closure due to Green River flooding.
WSDOT clears floodwater from SR 167 after days-long closure due to Green River flooding
Northbound State Route 167 reopened between 15th Street Northwest in Auburn and South 212th Street in Kent after an extended closure that lasted days.
komonews.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
WSDOT has cleared the floodwater from SR-167 between Kent and Auburn after a days-long closure due to Green River flooding.
Among the images was former President Bill Clinton in a hot tub, Clinton with the late pop star Michael Jackson and singer Diana Ross, President Donald Trump with a group of women, Trump with Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Gates with Prince Andrew, and Woody Allen with Steve Bannon.
DOJ starts releasing some classified Epstein files in wake of political pressure
Classified files relating to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein were made public after certain politicians, as well as many others, pushed for their release.
komonews.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Among the images was former President Bill Clinton in a hot tub, Clinton with the late pop star Michael Jackson and singer Diana Ross, President Donald Trump with a group of women, Trump with Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Gates with Prince Andrew, and Woody Allen with Steve Bannon.