West Seattle high school student tests positive for whooping cough

A Chief Sealth International High School student has tested positive for whooping cough, and health officials are asking parents to monitor their children.

Sound Transit board approves lines to West Seattle, Tacoma, but not Ballard
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A plan to add a Sound Transit light rail station in Ballard is not happening, but West Seattle, Tacoma and Everett will be getting connections, the board approved Thursday.

Sound Transit Board votes to expand light rail to West Seattle, Tacoma, not Ballard

The Sound Transit Board has passed a motion for the future ST3 light rail expansion plan to add lines in West Seattle, Everett and Tacoma, but not Ballard.

Seattle beach fire rules: What to know for Alki Beach, Golden Gardens

Summer rules are officially in effect at a couple Seattle beaches starting Friday as the city opens designated fire pits at Alki Beach and Golden Gardens seven days a week, according to Seattle Parks and Recreation.

Tacoma, WA neighborhood on edge after man assaults teenager

A 16-year-old girl was assaulted in broad daylight in Tacoma. Now, a neighborhood in Tacoma is on edge as they learn the suspect is still on the loose in the area.

SWAT rescues child in West Seattle standoff
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A 14-month-old girl is safe with Child Protective Services after a West Seattle SWAT team standoff ended with the arrest of her barricaded father who was experiencing a drug-induced crisis.

West Seattle Community Garage Sale: Here's what to know

West Seattle’s annual community-wide garage sale event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, featuring a record-breaking 644 registered sales.

Long-time West Seattle resident witnesses armed carjacking after crash

Steve Pumphrey has lived on Alki Avenue for nearly 28 years, but he says the neighborhood he loves is becoming a different story once the sun goes down.

West Seattle kidnapping suspect pleads not guilty
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Cristien Bugge Marcum pleaded not guilty today to the attempted kidnapping of an 8-year-old girl in West Seattle. For the first time, we hear from the girl's father about the terrifying moment his daughter was targeted in their own yard. A judge denied a request to lower Marcum's $750,000 bail.

West Seattle crash leads to armed carjacking
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A peaceful neighborhood turned into a crime scene when four suspects crashed a car and carjacked a driver at gunpoint. Longtime Alki resident Steve Pumphrey describes the terrifying moment he watched a pistol pointed at a trapped driver from his balcony.

New lighting added to Seattle's Alki Beach
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New pedestrian lights have gone up along West Seattle's Alki Beach, an effort to improve safety and deter burglaries in the popular area.

Man accused in West Seattle attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old charged

A West Seattle man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after he was accused of grabbing an 8-year-old and trying to drag her away.

2 indicted for West Seattle drug deal robbery that ended in murder

Two Texas men accused of traveling to West Seattle, robbing and gunning down a marijuana dealer in 2022 have now been indicted in a larger drug conspiracy case.

'Terrified' West Seattle 8-year-old narrowly avoids kidnapping, 22-year-old arrested

A child in West Seattle narrowly avoided being kidnapped over the weekend by yelling for help. A two-day search lead Seattle Police to arrest a 22-year-old man.

City clears West Seattle homeless encampment
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Seattle cleared a homeless encampment at Rotary Viewpoint Park, citing safety concerns after recent violence in the area.