Former Seattle man gets 8 years for stealing $1M in pandemic benefits

A former Seattle man who stole over $1 million in jobless benefits and small business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced on Tuesday to more than eight years in prison, Seattle U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a statement. 

Seahawks support military community with job fair

The Seahawks made some major moves during the NFL draft. Now, the team is helping more than 70 companies find their next star players by hosting a star-spangled career fair for members of the military today at Lumen Field.

Seattle Police report staffing and budgeting concerns

Seattle Police are facing staffing and money concerns with more than 20 vacant positions and overtime costs expected to exceed the budget.

Amazon workers upset over layoffs and return-to-office mandate plan walkout

A group of Amazon workers who are upset about recent layoffs, a return-to-office mandate and the company’s environmental impact is planning a walkout at its Seattle headquarters next week.

Man shot, killed near park in Ravenna

Seattle police are investigating a deadly shooting early Tuesday morning near a park in the Ravenna neighborhood.

MLB and Mariners announce $2 million in community investments

On Monday, Seattle Mariners, MLB and Seattle officials announced a $2 million investment into the community through the All-Star Week.

University Place School District pays $9.5M to settle student sex abuse claims

The University Place School District has agreed to pay a $9.5 million settlement to three former students who allege a former volunteer wrestling coach sexually abused them in the 2000's.

Seattle has among least-considerate dog owners in U.S., data suggests

Seattle is the dog poop capitol of the U.S. and has among the worst-behaved dogs in the country, according to Twitter data compiled by the Dog Advisory Council.

Public Health warns of infectious measles case in Seattle, lists exposure locations

Seattle-King County Public Health is warning the public about a confirmed measles case, and letting everyone know where the patient visited while they were still infectious. 

Seattle officials want to prosecute drug possession and public drug use

Seattle elected officials proposed legislation that would allow the city attorney's office to charge and prosecute those who possess and use drugs in a public space.

WSDOT: Northbound I-5 closures in Seattle begin May 19 through the weekend

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning travelers to plan ahead this weekend, because some major construction work in the heart of Seattle is set to begin Friday night.