Seattle native, SportsCenter star pushes for 2024 Paris Olympics

Ray Wells, Jr. was a state champion at Rainier Beach High School then broke records at Washington State University. Now, he's leaning on his father's relentless belief to make it to the Paris Olympics in July.

Rainier View principal pulled from current position after ongoing complaints

A principal at the center of controversy at her school has been pulled from her job at Rainier View Elementary and was temporarily reassigned to the district's central office. 

Seattle Police Detective helping kids turn to chess instead of violence

On Sunday, 150 kids from all over Seattle participated in the 2nd annual Detective Cookie Chess Classic Tournament at the Rainier Beach Community Center.

VIDEO: Seattle Police pursuit ends in arrest of robbery suspect

Police on Tuesday released dashcam video of a Jan. 9 pursuit, culminating in the arrest of a robbery suspect in South Seattle.

New tiny house village opens in Seattle's Rainer Valley neighborhood

According to the latest data available, 2023 was the worst year on record for the number of deaths of people living outdoors in King County. 

Stolen trailer, drugs recovered after police arrest two in Rainier Beach

Police arrested two people who stole a trailer and planned to use it to deliver a large amount of narcotics and other hard drugs last Friday.

Man critically hurt in Rainier Valley shooting

Seattle police are investigating a shooting late Sunday in Rainier Valley that left a man critically injured.

Seattle Police seek man missing since Aug. 27, boat left floating in Lake Washington

Seattle Police are asking residents, businesses and boat owners along Lake Washington in the Renton area and further north along the shore to check their surveillance cameras to try to find out what happened to 45-year-old Antonio Argueta.

Seattle Police: Teen suspects connected to 14 robberies, most targeting residents of Asian descent

After a string of at least 14 armed robberies targeting families of Asian descent in South Seattle, Seattle Police are now speaking out about the investigation and warning community members about the disturbing trend. 

Following shooting, Rainier Beach residents say National Night Out parties improve community safety

National Night Out block parties took place in cities across the Sound Tuesday night.  After a violent start to summer in Rainier Beach, including a mass shooting Friday near a Safeway, neighbors there are coming together to try to make their neighborhoods a bit safer. 

Students form long lines for 'Back2School Bash' backpack giveaway

The Rainier Beach Back2School Bash drew more than 1,000 people to the local community center Saturday, with volunteers providing free music, food, games and school supplies for those in attendance.