Seattle PD: Man arrested for threatening to kill person with baseball bat
Police arrested a man accused of threatening to kill someone with a baseball bat in downtown Seattle.
Police arrested a man accused of threatening to kill someone with a baseball bat in downtown Seattle.
Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Seattle police officers dragged, rammed while trying to arrest DUI suspect
Seattle Police arrested a DUI suspect who tried to evade police, and even injured some officers while attempting to escape.
Seattle Police arrested a DUI suspect who tried to evade police, and even injured some officers while attempting to escape.
Police pursuit bill moves out of committee with amendments
A police pursuit bill that would allow law enforcement to chase after suspects at a lower standard of evidence has moved forward and out of a house committee Tuesday evening.
A police pursuit bill that would allow law enforcement to chase after suspects at a lower standard of evidence has moved forward and out of a house committee Tuesday evening.
Increasing number of Seattle firefighters reporting cases of assault, threats and slurs on the job
Seattle firefighters are experiencing hazards while responding to scenes, and those risks are not related to battling flames and smoke.
Seattle firefighters are experiencing hazards while responding to scenes, and those risks are not related to battling flames and smoke.
Seattle creates first-of-its-kind paid sick leave for app-based workers
The city of Seattle has created a permanent paid sick and time off benefits system for app-based workers.
The city of Seattle has created a permanent paid sick and time off benefits system for app-based workers.
Seattle, feds seek to end most oversight of city's police
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city?s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations. Seattle has overhauled virtually all aspects of its police department since DOJ investigators in 2011 found officers were too quick to use force and too often escalated encounters to the point where force was necessary.
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city?s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations. Seattle has overhauled virtually all aspects of its police department since DOJ investigators in 2011 found officers were too quick to use force and too often escalated encounters to the point where force was necessary.
Seattle, feds seek to end most oversight of city's police
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.
Police investigating after body found near NB I-5 off-ramp in Seattle
Seattle police are investigating after a body was found Tuesday morning near the northbound I-5 off-ramp to State Route 522/Lake City Way.
Seattle police are investigating after a body was found Tuesday morning near the northbound I-5 off-ramp to State Route 522/Lake City Way.
Police find rainbow fentanyl disguised in Tic Tac container during Marysville drug arrest
The Marysville Police Department is issuing a warning about the possibility of rainbow fentanyl circulating in the community after arresting a man they say had nearly 200 pills in his pocket.
The Marysville Police Department is issuing a warning about the possibility of rainbow fentanyl circulating in the community after arresting a man they say had nearly 200 pills in his pocket.
King County prosecutors use new unit to crack down on theft suspects
Retail thieves are getting more organized and more aggressive. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said the criminals are preying on businesses and people, stealing items and information for a quick buck. Now the office is taking a new approach to crack down on theft in the region.
Retail thieves are getting more organized and more aggressive. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said the criminals are preying on businesses and people, stealing items and information for a quick buck. Now the office is taking a new approach to crack down on theft in the region.
Catch these concerts in western Washington in 2023
It may still feel like winter, but the height of concert season in western Washington is just around the corner.
It may still feel like winter, but the height of concert season in western Washington is just around the corner.
Docs: Suspect wanted for deadly I-5 hit-and-run had previously killed teen in similar crash
A 21-year-old has been charged with vehicular homicide for allegedly crashing into two cars and killing two people on I-5 in Seattle before running away from the scene.
A 21-year-old has been charged with vehicular homicide for allegedly crashing into two cars and killing two people on I-5 in Seattle before running away from the scene.
Memorial for Lake City shooting spree brings awareness to gun violence
Four years ago Monday, a man opened fire on several cars in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood.
Four years ago Monday, a man opened fire on several cars in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood.
SDOT: New street parking rates in Seattle start on Monday, most prices going up
New parking rates are coming to Seattle streets starting this Monday, and officials aim to make more street parking available by raising prices.
New parking rates are coming to Seattle streets starting this Monday, and officials aim to make more street parking available by raising prices.
Hundreds climb the stairs of Seattle's Columbia Center for cancer research
Hundreds of people climbed the 69 floors of the Columbia Center for a good cause Sunday morning.
Hundreds of people climbed the 69 floors of the Columbia Center for a good cause Sunday morning.
Kraken, Climate Pledge, volunteer orgs clean up Seattle neighborhood wracked by flooding
In December, waters rose over the riverbank in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood—putting multiple blocks underwater, destroying homes and leaving families with nowhere to go.
In December, waters rose over the riverbank in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood—putting multiple blocks underwater, destroying homes and leaving families with nowhere to go.
West Seattle Little League hosts Jamboree Season Opener this weekend
It's a sign that spring is here - Little League baseball is back, and kids are ready to play. West Seattle Little League is hosting its Jamboree Season Opener this weekend.
It's a sign that spring is here - Little League baseball is back, and kids are ready to play. West Seattle Little League is hosting its Jamboree Season Opener this weekend.
Passenger on flight from LAX to Seattle detained after opening emergency exit door
A passenger onboard a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle was detained Saturday morning after opening an emergency exit door, airport officials said.
A passenger onboard a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle was detained Saturday morning after opening an emergency exit door, airport officials said.
Police investigate deadly crash involving rideshare vehicle carrying 5 passengers in SODO
Police are investigating a deadly crash between a rideshare vehicle carrying six passengers, and another car. Authorities say the incident happened in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Police are investigating a deadly crash between a rideshare vehicle carrying six passengers, and another car. Authorities say the incident happened in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood early Saturday morning.