Seattle weather: Toastier high temperatures to develop in western WA
This week's weather pattern will bring high temperatures into western Washington as a ridge of high pressure strengthens overhead, bringing the warmest stretch of weather we’ve seen in a while.
This week's weather pattern will bring high temperatures into western Washington as a ridge of high pressure strengthens overhead, bringing the warmest stretch of weather we’ve seen in a while.
Seattle weather: Cooler Sunday to close out weekend
Our pleasant weekend continues as afternoon highs remain a few degrees cooler than normal. Onshore flow will keep many along the coastal regions in the low 60s, while the interior lowlands warm into the 70s to close out our weekend.
Our pleasant weekend continues as afternoon highs remain a few degrees cooler than normal. Onshore flow will keep many along the coastal regions in the low 60s, while the interior lowlands warm into the 70s to close out our weekend.
Seattle weather warms with dry summer pattern
While this isn’t expected to be a major heat event, the first stretch of 80-degree temperatures can feel uncomfortable for anyone without air conditioning.
While this isn’t expected to be a major heat event, the first stretch of 80-degree temperatures can feel uncomfortable for anyone without air conditioning.
Grandmother thwarts Pike Place kidnapping, Seattle police make arrest
A quick-thinking grandmother in Seattle fended off a man attempting to kidnap her grandchild in a stroller at Pike Place Market this week. Her kick allowed her daughter and grandchild to escape.
A quick-thinking grandmother in Seattle fended off a man attempting to kidnap her grandchild in a stroller at Pike Place Market this week. Her kick allowed her daughter and grandchild to escape.
Seattle weather: Clouds to sunbreaks Saturday, high fire danger in central WA
Highs on Saturday will be in the mid to low 70s, which is a few degrees below the seasonal average for this time of year.
Highs on Saturday will be in the mid to low 70s, which is a few degrees below the seasonal average for this time of year.
Seattle office vacancy crisis shifts tax burden onto homeowners
Seattle now leads the nation for the highest office vacancy rate in the downtown area.
Seattle now leads the nation for the highest office vacancy rate in the downtown area.
West Seattle Summerfest becomes city’s first fully reusable major festival
One of Seattle’s biggest and most beloved summer traditions is back this weekend, but attendees will notice a major, historic change as they order food.
One of Seattle’s biggest and most beloved summer traditions is back this weekend, but attendees will notice a major, historic change as they order food.
More than 1M World Cup visitors spark debate over Seattle Center's future
With more than 1 million visitors during the FIFA World Cup, Seattle Center is at the center of a new conversation: Should the city's iconic civic campus undergo a major makeover?
With more than 1 million visitors during the FIFA World Cup, Seattle Center is at the center of a new conversation: Should the city's iconic civic campus undergo a major makeover?
Here's where roads are closed in Seattle this weekend
Major weekend road closures are back in Seattle, including a full closure of northbound I-5 through downtown.
Major weekend road closures are back in Seattle, including a full closure of northbound I-5 through downtown.
WA drivers can soon get their Mount St. Helens plate
Years in the making, Washington drivers will soon have new options for specialty license plates. Up next is the long-awaited Mount St. Helens plate coming in August 2026.
Years in the making, Washington drivers will soon have new options for specialty license plates. Up next is the long-awaited Mount St. Helens plate coming in August 2026.
Blue Angels are coming back to Seattle: Here's what to know
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to Seattle for the Seafair Weekend Festival from July 31 to Aug. 2.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to Seattle for the Seafair Weekend Festival from July 31 to Aug. 2.
Sound Transit sets all-time ridership records during Seattle World Cup games
Sound Transit shattered its all-time daily and monthly ridership records during a summer surge driven by major regional events and soccer matches, transit officials announced on Friday.
Sound Transit shattered its all-time daily and monthly ridership records during a summer surge driven by major regional events and soccer matches, transit officials announced on Friday.
Seattle bus driver gets lost on route with passengers on board
A bizarre midnight commute in Seattle has gone viral after a King County Metro bus driver apparently got lost on the job and had to ask passengers for directions.
A bizarre midnight commute in Seattle has gone viral after a King County Metro bus driver apparently got lost on the job and had to ask passengers for directions.
Husband of pregnant wife killed in Seattle sues King County homeless authority
The husband of a pregnant woman killed in a random 2023 downtown Seattle shooting claims the King County Regional Homelessness Authority repeatedly ignored warning signs from the shooter before the attack.
The husband of a pregnant woman killed in a random 2023 downtown Seattle shooting claims the King County Regional Homelessness Authority repeatedly ignored warning signs from the shooter before the attack.
North Seattle neighbors record immigration detention of two landscapers
The sound of a whistle drew residents out of their homes and into the street Tuesday morning after neighbors say immigration agents detained workers in a landscaping truck in a North Seattle neighborhood.
The sound of a whistle drew residents out of their homes and into the street Tuesday morning after neighbors say immigration agents detained workers in a landscaping truck in a North Seattle neighborhood.
Businesses in Seattle’s Little Saigon hit breaking point over drugs, crime
Despite high-profile events bringing crowds to Seattle, merchants in the Chinatown-International District say rampant open-air drug use and retail theft are threatening their very survival.
Despite high-profile events bringing crowds to Seattle, merchants in the Chinatown-International District say rampant open-air drug use and retail theft are threatening their very survival.
Seattle payroll tax driving out businesses, office vacancies
Seattle is leading the nation on a list that no one wants to top. Office vacancy is 36.5% in downtown Seattle, now the highest of any major U.S. city.
Seattle is leading the nation on a list that no one wants to top. Office vacancy is 36.5% in downtown Seattle, now the highest of any major U.S. city.
Seattle wine business shuts doors due to high costs, crime
A Capitol Hill winery's tasting room is set to close after 10 years, saying the cost of doing business and crime in Seattle has made it impossible to keep the doors open.
A Capitol Hill winery's tasting room is set to close after 10 years, saying the cost of doing business and crime in Seattle has made it impossible to keep the doors open.
Seattle landscaping workers detained in apparent ICE raid
Two landscaping workers were detained in a presume immigration road in North Seattle, with agents leaving their work truck abandoned in the street.
Two landscaping workers were detained in a presume immigration road in North Seattle, with agents leaving their work truck abandoned in the street.
Seattle businesses fed up with open-air drug use crisis
Business owners in Seattle's Little Saigon neighborhood say open-air drug use and crime are threatening their survival. With little to no extra revenue made when the World Cup was in town, some store owners say they've hit a breaking point.
Business owners in Seattle's Little Saigon neighborhood say open-air drug use and crime are threatening their survival. With little to no extra revenue made when the World Cup was in town, some store owners say they've hit a breaking point.