Seattle mayor announces executive order on emergency management following Bite of Seattle shooting

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed Executive Order 2026-07 on Thursday, mandating comprehensive updates to the city’s emergency management frameworks, employee training and community disaster response plans.

Oracle to lay off 359 Washington workers in November

Oracle plans to lay off 359 employees in Washington, including workers based at two Seattle offices.

UW professor says real risk of artificial intelligence may already be here

AI researchers and leaders warn that the technology could pose an existential threat to humanity, but a University of Washington professor says the biggest danger won't look like a sci-fi movie.

Macklemore to donate $1M to Gaza relief after drop from Ed Sheeran tour

Seattle rapper Macklemore has promised to donate $1 million of his earnings to six Gaza relief organizations, after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian comments.

Seattle traffic: I-5 reopens after crash between 2 semi-trucks

Traffic was backed up about 8 miles on southbound I-5 after a crash involving two semi-trucks blocked multiple lanes on Wednesday morning. 

Two gun violence plans, one debate: What’s dividing Seattle City Hall

Seattle leaders agree the city needs to do more to address gun violence. The fight at City Hall is over what that should look like and how much of a role police should play.

Silver: Decision on NBA coming back to Seattle still expected by end of year

During the press conference, Silver spoke about league expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas, saying that there was not as much discussion around Seattle as there was around Las Vegas.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveils plan to curb gun violence

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a new plan to tackle gun violence in the city, pairing a bigger police footprint and faster 911 responses with expanded youth programs and mental health resources. 

Seattle police arrest man in Belltown shooting that killed woman

Seattle police have arrested a male suspect in connection to a Belltown shooting that left a 23-year-old woman dead.

Tensions over gun violence flare between Seattle City Council, Mayor Wilson

The fight over public safety at Seattle City Hall is getting personal, with councilmembers publicly criticizing Mayor Katie Wilson as the city debates how to tackle gun violence.

Puget Sound business leaders warn Washington economy is slipping

Business leaders across the Puget Sound region are warning that Washington state is losing its economic edge, urging officials to change course before job losses worsen.

Seattle man connected to dispensary, bank robberies gets 17-year sentence

In one of the dispensary robberies, a worker was killed after being shot by someone that Miller-Jimerson was working with to execute the theft, the DOJ said.

Chef Carla Hall joins Good Day Seattle
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Chef Carla Hall stops by Good Day Seattle to talk about her book ahead of her appearance at Book Larder. 

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after 'free Palestine' speech

Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s "Loop" tour following backlash over pro-Palestine remarks the rapper made during a recent opening performance.

Whisky tasing at Seattle's Copperworks Distilling
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A local whisky distillery is leveling up the personal touch by opening up their doors to teach you about the creating the perfect blend. 

Light rail delayed in Seattle after stabbing victim boards train at Pioneer Square station

First responders treated and transported a stabbing victim Sunday afternoon after the injured individual boarded a northbound Sound Transit light rail train in downtown Seattle, officials said.

Seattle skateboarder recovering after South Lake Union hit-and-run

The victim, 21-year-old Jordan Brito, is now recovering at home after suffering severe injuries, including multiple skull fractures and brain bleeding that required several surgeries.