Seattle LGBTQ Commission requests state of emergency

City leaders are facing growing calls to expand resources as members of the transgender and queer communities relocate to Seattle from other states.

Seattle urged to declare LGBTQ state of emergency
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Seattle is facing a resource crisis as thousands of transgender people seek refuge there. The LGBTQ Commission is urging Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a civil emergency before housing and food run dry this summer. A rally is planned at Cal Anderson Park to push for immediate support.

Extraordinary surge in luxury homes listed in Washington real estate market

Out-of-state realtors, such as Las Vegas-based agent Roy Shetrit, are actively pitching to Washington residents on social media to attract them as clients amidst a growing trend of people moving out of state.

Seattle council approves emergency ordinance to expand homeless shelters

Seattle council approves emergency ordinance to quickly expand homeless shelters, bypassing zoning rules to address a decade-long crisis.

How to catch yourself a single with Seattle Mariners speed dating

The Seattle Mariners are helping single baseball fans find love at the ballpark through an in-game, split-screen speed date featured for all to see on the T-Mobile Park big screen.

RV fire on Seattle's Beacon Hill sparks neighborhood safety concerns

A Tuesday morning RV fire and explosion has intensified frustrations among Beacon Hill residents, who say a growing homeless encampment is impacting their neighborhood's safety and quality of life.

Staying out of Seattle's Green Lake: Toxic algae found in water

Seattle city officials are telling residents to keep themselves, and their pets, out of the water at Green Lake upon a recent discovery of dangerous, toxic algae.

Family in court to see WA man accused of killing Growler Guys employee

A man accused of shooting and killing a worker at a Lake City Way business pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday morning while being held on a $2 million bail.

Seattle weather: Mainly cloudy Tuesday, when sprinkles may fall

Sprinkles may roll into your neighborhoods tonight, and while a warm up is on the way ahead of the holiday weekend, showers may fall on Memorial Day.

WA's latest-ever opening of North Cascades Highway set for June 25

The North Cascades Highway will fully open next month. This opening date, however, marks the latest-ever for the stretch of highway since its opening more than half a century ago.

55th annual Northwest Folklife Festival this weekend in Seattle
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The 55th annual Northwest Folklife Festival is happening this weekend in the Seattle Center and we're getting a preview on Good Day Seattle. 

Seattle police arrest barricaded suspect following Georgetown standoff

A SWAT team arrested a barricaded stabbing suspect after a standoff that lasted several hours in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood Tuesday morning. 

Neighbors along Seattle's Aurora Avenue grapple with 4 shootings in 72 hours

Neighbors near 97th and Aurora say there have been four shootings in less than 72 hours within one city block, and they aren't happy with the city's response.

Seattle's UW deadly stabbing suspect charged with murder

Christopher Leahy has been charged with first-degree murder with a deadly weapon enhancement. He's expected back in court on Thursday.

Mariners theme nights turn niche fandoms into big business at T-Mobile Park

The Seattle Mariners' growing lineup of theme nights ranging from Hello Kitty and Care Bears to a bestselling fantasy romance series is turning niche fandoms into the hottest tickets at T-Mobile Park.

Starbucks quietly cuts hundreds of jobs at Seattle headquarters

Starbucks will lay off 252 corporate employees at its Seattle headquarters starting this July, according to state records.

3 shot outside nightclub in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood

Three people were shot after an altercation outside a nightclub in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood early Monday morning. 

17th annual Pioneer Square Spring Clean underway
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Hundreds of volunteers gathered for the 17th annual Pioneer Square Spring Clean, picking up litter and pressure washing the Seattle neighborhood to prepare for an influx of World Cup foot traffic.

Bullets hit Greenwood home near sleeping baby
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A Greenwood family is demanding answers from city leaders after an ambush-style shooting sent bullets flying into their home, striking dangerously close to their 6-week-old baby's window over the weekend.