An epicenter of violence in Seattle has gotten so bad, the sheriff is telling employees to work from home
Judge Mafe Rajul says she's had to run for safety several times. She says there have been stabbings, human trafficking and drug deals going on at the encampment. She is worried about her bailiffs and jurors who are told to come to a stretch of downtown Seattle that they know are not safe.
Docs: Suspect describes attempted courthouse rape in 'chilling detail,' says he was on meth
Prosecutors on Friday charged a man with second-degree attempted rape after a woman was attacked a day earlier inside a King County Courthouse bathroom. A judge set bail at $750,000.
Councilmember calls for King County Courthouse to be closed to public after attempted sexual assault
Some county officials are saying now is the time to act before another attack happens at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle.
'Love, Seatown' campaign aims to help downtown Seattle businesses recover
The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) launched its new campaign, "Love, SeaTown," inviting Seattle locals to return downtown, post-pandemic.
WSP: 161 rock-throwing instances have occurred in 2021, another suspect arrested
Washington State Patrol have arrested a suspect after another rock-throwing incident along I-90 on July 10.
Welcome Back Weeks: enjoy music, food and art in downtown Seattle
Welcome Back Weeks begins Monday with two weeks of music, art and food planned in downtown Seattle.
Man accused of kicking, killing dog in Seattle arrested again
The man accused of kicking a 14-year-old dog to death in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood has been arrested and taken into custody.
Crime, violence could lead to Seattle park’s condemnation
It's being called the perfect storm. Crime and violence have plagued City Hall Park in downtown Seattle, leading a county councilmember to spearhead an effort to condemn the property over safety concerns.
Judge sentences man to prison for setting Seattle Police car on fire during May 2020 riots
A judge sentenced 25-year-old Tyre Wayne Means Jr., to five years in federal prison for helping to set a Seattle Police cruiser on fire and stealing an AR-15 rifle from another police car during the May 2020 riot in Seattle.
Warrant issued for man accused of kicking Seattle dog to death, new felony charges filed
The man accused of kicking a stranger's dog so hard that it died is now facing felony charges in connection to the incident.
Police make arrests during downtown Seattle marches
At least four people were arrested during marches Saturday afternoon in downtown Seattle - one year after riots there following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Seattle City Councilmember Sawant to pay for improperly using city money to support ballot measure
The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission has ratified a settlement agreement with City Councilmember Kshama Sawant in which she admitted improperly using city money and other resources to support a proposed ballot measure.
Person killed in fire at Seattle senior housing facility
A person has been found dead inside a Seattle residential building after a fire broke out inside, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
2021 Seafair Festival includes mix of live and virtual events
One of the biggest summer events in the northwest is returning this year after being canceled due to the pandemic.
Downtown Seattle businesses prepare for possible riots while awaiting Derek Chauvin verdict
In Seattle, businesses are bracing for potential violence following the Derek Chauvin trial verdict.
Protests in Seattle, Portland lead to several arrests
In Seattle, three people face charges for graffiti and obstruction after demonstrators gathered outside the Seattle Police Department’s West Precinct for a Daunte Wright vigil.
Downtown Seattle businesses damaged, riot declared in Portland in wake of Minnesota police shooting
Seattle Police say officers were "monitoring" while a group marched through downtown and vandalized multiple businesses. No arrests were made.