Port of Seattle details human trafficking prevention for FIFA World Cup

The Port of Seattle and local law enforcement are launching a coordinated effort to combat human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tensions flare at Queen Anne meeting over city's plan to eliminate parking

Residents in Queen Anne are trying to pump the brakes on a project that would take away around 50 parking spots in one part of that neighborhood.

Queen Anne residents protest city's parking plan
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Some people living along 14th Avenue West in Queen Anne finally got to give officials some feedback following a proposal to remove about 50 parking spaces from their street.

Seattle man charged with hate crime in Ballard QFC attack

A Seattle man is accused of trying to run over a Black grocery store worker in Ballard, and returning the next day to issue death threats.

King County deputies deploy drones for 2026 FIFA World Cup security

The King County Sheriff’s Office is elevating its security measures as Seattle prepares to host an estimated 750,000 fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Seattle business owners 'blindsided' by surprise construction
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Business owners in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood say a surprise construction project has blocked customer parking and handicapped access just days before Mother’s Day.

Business owners 'blindsided' by construction in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood

Business owners in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood are demanding answers after a surprise construction project barricaded their storefronts just days before Mother's Day.

Man faces hate crime charges after Ballard QFC attack
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A 27-year-old Seattle man is in custody after allegedly targeting a grocery store worker with racial slurs and using his car as a weapon. Jack Vafi reportedly threatened to return with a gun after a confrontation at a Ballard QFC.

Seattle’s free waterfront shuttle is back: Here's what you need to know

King County Metro will launch a free waterfront shuttle starting May 21 to help residents and visitors navigate downtown Seattle ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Seattle police seek 2nd suspect in violent downtown attack

Police are searching for one of two men suspected of a violent attack in downtown Seattle in mid-April, which left a 77-year-old man in the hospital with serious injuries.

Seattle parking spot controversy in Queen Anne
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Residents in the Queen Anne neighborhood are escalating their fight against a city project removing more than 50 parking spots, setting the stage for a face-to-face meeting with officials on Wednesday. What They're Saying

Queen Anne neighbors to face Seattle officials over parking removal

Queen Anne neighbors are escalating their fight against a plan to remove over 50 parking spots, set to meet city officials face-to-face.

'Arrest me': Seattle man critiques city’s homelessness response

Seattle is rushing to get 500 new shelter beds ready before the World Cup. But some say the city's “housing first" policy only enables drug use.

Northbound I-5 express lanes reopen in Seattle after crash

Northbound Interstate 5 express lanes are closed Tuesday afternoon following a car and motorcycle crash under the Convention Center that left at least one person injured.

Seattle International Film Festival 2026: Dates, lineup and highlights

The 52nd Seattle International Film Festival kicks off May 7 in Seattle, showcasing a massive lineup of global cinema and personal appearances from Hollywood stars.

Man critically injured in downtown Seattle hotel attack

Seattle police are investigating a violent assault that left a 34-year-old man critically injured early Monday on Madison Street in downtown Seattle.

Man accused of luring, sexually assaulting teen in Northgate
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A 35-year-old man is in jail, accused of trying to lure a teen girl into the woods near a bus stop and sexually assaulting her in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood.