SCOTUS lets cities ban homeless encampments, despite no shelter space
The U.S. Supreme Court has empowered cities to ban homeless encampments even if no shelter space is available, and the response in western Washington is mixed.
Seattle ranks among the world's most livable cities for 2024: Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks 173 cities worldwide based on factors like healthcare, culture, and infrastructure, but which cities claimed the top spots globally and in the U.S.?
Suspect identified in deadly I-5 stabbing, shooting in Federal Way
Detectives have identified the suspect involved in Wednesday's deadly stabbing and shooting on I-5 in Federal Way.
Bellevue IHOP tied to 5 salmonella infections closes
An IHOP location in Bellevue is now closed after multiple people contracted salmonella from eating there, even after the restaurant was fully disinfected.
Top things to do in Seattle this weekend June 28-30
Get ready for a busy weekend in Seattle! The Mariners, Sounders and Storm are all playing at home this weekend. Also, check out Pride festivals and parades happening all around the Emerald City.
Where to see Fourth of July fireworks in Seattle, Everett, Tacoma
A guide to the best spots to catch the fireworks on the Fourth of July around Seattle, in Tacoma and in Everett.
Auburn's Muckleshoot Casino sells $1.3M Lotto jackpot ticket, prize unclaimed
The Muckleshoot Casino Resort recently received a $13,000 retailer bonus for selling a winning ticket for the $1.3 million Lotto jackpot last week.
Burien mayor talks Supreme Court decision
In a 6-3 decision, the high court reversed a ruling by a San Francisco-based appeals court that found outdoor sleeping bans amount to cruel and unusual punishment.
Busy weekend travel at Sea-Tac Airport
If you're planning to travel this weekend, prepare for crowds at Sea-Tac Airport
Teen killed in Seattle park shooting, 3 suspects arrested in Everett
Seattle Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Rainier Valley neighborhood, and arrested three suspects in Everett after a high-speed pursuit.
Seattle leaders hope Alki Beach street redesign will curb racing dangers
A family is mourning their son, shot and killed along Alki Beach this past weekend, in what city leaders say is a tragic consequence of a street racing event.
Seattle's Capitol Hill area faces power outage; restoration expected by evening
According to Seattle City Light's outage map, currently 20 separate incidents are affecting 2,129 customers.
Seattle's Ballard Bridge to close for projects starting in July
Partial and full closures of the Ballard Bridge will start July 8. Here's what to expect.
Auburn cop found guilty of 2019 murder
Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson was found guilty on Thursday for the murder of a 26-year-old man in 2019.
Jury finds Auburn police officer guilty of murdering man in 2019 shooting
Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson shot Jesse Sarey twice while attempting to arrest him for disorderly conduct. Sarey, 26, was the third person Nelson had killed on duty in the past eight years.
Man seriously injured in West Seattle shooting
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously injured Wednesday night in West Seattle.
Apartment damaged in Kirkland
An apartment in Kirkland, just north of Totem Lake, was badly damaged early Thursday morning.
Seattle’s early summer violent crimes prompt renewed calls to address police shortage
Seattle is only a few days into summer, and the city has already seen several violent crimes. Concerns about what the rest of the summer will look like are growing as the police department deals with staffing shortages.
Seattle Public Schools to spend $2M on safety in the wake of recent shootings
Seattle school officials talked safety in the wake of several shootings reported at or around schools this year, including the shooting death of a 17-year-old football player at Garfield High School.
Seattle Police: Man walked around downtown, threatened to shoot people
A man was arrested in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, accused of walking around and holding people at gunpoint.
