SCOTUS lets cities ban homeless encampments, despite no shelter space
The U.S. Supreme Court has empowered cities to ban homeless encampments even if no shelter space is available, and the response in western Washington is mixed.
The U.S. Supreme Court has empowered cities to ban homeless encampments even if no shelter space is available, and the response in western Washington is mixed.
Seattle ranks among the world's most livable cities for 2024: Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks 173 cities worldwide based on factors like healthcare, culture, and infrastructure, but which cities claimed the top spots globally and in the U.S.?
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks 173 cities worldwide based on factors like healthcare, culture, and infrastructure, but which cities claimed the top spots globally and in the U.S.?
Top things to do in Seattle this weekend June 28-30
Get ready for a busy weekend in Seattle! The Mariners, Sounders and Storm are all playing at home this weekend. Also, check out Pride festivals and parades happening all around the Emerald City.
Get ready for a busy weekend in Seattle! The Mariners, Sounders and Storm are all playing at home this weekend. Also, check out Pride festivals and parades happening all around the Emerald City.
Where to see Fourth of July fireworks in Seattle, Everett, Tacoma
A guide to the best spots to catch the fireworks on the Fourth of July around Seattle, in Tacoma and in Everett.
A guide to the best spots to catch the fireworks on the Fourth of July around Seattle, in Tacoma and in Everett.
Busy weekend travel at Sea-Tac Airport
If you're planning to travel this weekend, prepare for crowds at Sea-Tac Airport
If you're planning to travel this weekend, prepare for crowds at Sea-Tac Airport
Teen killed in Seattle park shooting, 3 suspects arrested in Everett
Seattle Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Rainier Valley neighborhood, and arrested three suspects in Everett after a high-speed pursuit.
Seattle Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Rainier Valley neighborhood, and arrested three suspects in Everett after a high-speed pursuit.
Seattle leaders hope Alki Beach street redesign will curb racing dangers
A family is mourning their son, shot and killed along Alki Beach this past weekend, in what city leaders say is a tragic consequence of a street racing event.
A family is mourning their son, shot and killed along Alki Beach this past weekend, in what city leaders say is a tragic consequence of a street racing event.
Seattle's Capitol Hill area faces power outage; restoration expected by evening
According to Seattle City Light's outage map, currently 20 separate incidents are affecting 2,129 customers.
According to Seattle City Light's outage map, currently 20 separate incidents are affecting 2,129 customers.
Seattle's Ballard Bridge to close for projects starting Monday
Partial and full closures of the Ballard Bridge will start July 8. Here's what to expect.
Partial and full closures of the Ballard Bridge will start July 8. Here's what to expect.
Man seriously injured in West Seattle shooting
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously injured Wednesday night in West Seattle.
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously injured Wednesday night in West Seattle.
Seattle’s early summer violent crimes prompt renewed calls to address police shortage
Seattle is only a few days into summer, and the city has already seen several violent crimes. Concerns about what the rest of the summer will look like are growing as the police department deals with staffing shortages.
Seattle is only a few days into summer, and the city has already seen several violent crimes. Concerns about what the rest of the summer will look like are growing as the police department deals with staffing shortages.
Seattle Public Schools to spend $2M on safety in the wake of recent shootings
Seattle school officials talked safety in the wake of several shootings reported at or around schools this year, including the shooting death of a 17-year-old football player at Garfield High School.
Seattle school officials talked safety in the wake of several shootings reported at or around schools this year, including the shooting death of a 17-year-old football player at Garfield High School.
Seattle Police: Man walked around downtown, threatened to shoot people
A man was arrested in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, accused of walking around and holding people at gunpoint.
A man was arrested in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, accused of walking around and holding people at gunpoint.
Harborview nurses take health care to Seattle streets, help reduce ER visits
Opting for a mobile approach, two Harborview nurses traded their scrubs for car keys, delivering crucial medical interventions directly to patients.
Opting for a mobile approach, two Harborview nurses traded their scrubs for car keys, delivering crucial medical interventions directly to patients.
Sound Transit extends light rail service hours for July 4
With Fourth of July celebrations coming up next week, Sound Transit announced that it will be extending hours of service for the light rail.
With Fourth of July celebrations coming up next week, Sound Transit announced that it will be extending hours of service for the light rail.
Seattle Public Schools delays release of elementary closure list until September
The decision to withhold the list of schools set for closure until September has caused even more frustration and anxiety among parents and community members.
The decision to withhold the list of schools set for closure until September has caused even more frustration and anxiety among parents and community members.
17-year-old shot in South Seattle, police search for suspects
Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was shot in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood Tuesday night.
Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was shot in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood Tuesday night.
Washington high court to decide if Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally can remain anonymous
The Washington Supreme Court will determine if the names of four Seattle police officers who attended the Jan. 6 riot at the nation's capital should remain anonymous or be made public.
The Washington Supreme Court will determine if the names of four Seattle police officers who attended the Jan. 6 riot at the nation's capital should remain anonymous or be made public.
Seattle leaders propose using social media to crack down on street racers
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison is determined to slam the brakes on street racing and street takeover events.
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison is determined to slam the brakes on street racing and street takeover events.
Jury awards $700k to Seattle protesters jailed for writing anti-police slogans in chalk on barricade
Four Seattle protesters who were jailed for writing anti-police graffiti in chalk on a barricade have been awarded nearly $700k after a federal court jury decided their civil rights were violated.
Four Seattle protesters who were jailed for writing anti-police graffiti in chalk on a barricade have been awarded nearly $700k after a federal court jury decided their civil rights were violated.