Upcoming Seattle Convention Center sparks hope for future as more stores close downtown

As more big businesses are set to close in downtown Seattle and tech companies see a flurry of layoffs, city officials are hoping the Seattle Convention Center's big expansion will drive some positive change.

Regal Meridian 16 Movie Theater shutting down in Downtown Seattle
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The Regal Meridian 16 Cinema will soon be permanently closing in Downtown Seattle. The announcement comes just as the Nike store in downtown Seattle shuts down Jan. 20.

Strong Black Friday showing at Pike Place Market, crowds not at "pre-pandemic levels" yet, but getting there

This year, Seattle retailers say crowds have returned to many locations this holiday including Pike Place Market. The market was packed Friday afternoon with Black Friday shoppers. Workers say foot traffic may not be back to pre-pandemic levels yet, but it's getting there.  

New on-street parking rates in Seattle start Monday

On-street parking pay rate changes will affect 36 locations across Seattle starting Monday and most of them will be going up.

MAP: See all the businesses participating in Seattle Restaurant Week

More than 150 restaurants, food trucks, and pop-ups will be participating in this year's Seattle Restaurant Week promotion– 

'We'll be back here next year'; Fans react to Mariners post season playoff run

Fans cheered on the Mariners at watch parties that stretched well into the evening Saturday. Seattle's 1-0 loss to Houston was a disappointment, but fans were grateful for the chance to see the team play post season.

Police arrest couple after downtown Seattle stabbing with illegal weapons

Seattle police arrested a couple on Thursday night who they say used two illegal weapons to assault a man during a fight in Downtown Seattle.

Suspected fentanyl dealer in downtown Seattle charged

176 people have died from opioid overdose this year in Seattle, and officials said many of the deaths were from fentanyl.

Jury finds suspect in 2020 downtown Seattle shooting not guilty

A jury found one of three suspects in the 2020 downtown Seattle shooting not guilty. That shooting left one person dead, seven people injured and sent dozens of people running for cover as shots rang out in a crowded downtown intersection during rush hour. 

2 injured in shooting near downtown Seattle

Two people were injured in a shooting in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood early Monday morning.