Man shot in Ballard parking lot

Officers responded to a shooting in a Ballard parking lot early Friday morning and found a victim bleeding on the ground.

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.

Beers and bites at 'Welcome Back Week' in Downtown Seattle
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The Downtown Seattle Association holding its event "Beers and Bites" featuring live music, food trucks, beverages and games.

'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.

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.

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.

Downtown Seattle preps for big reopening
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Some 200 downtown Seattle businesses have closed since the start of the pandemic.

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.

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.