King County Prosecutor announces new divisions, priorities

Changes are coming to the King County Prosecutor's Office, which on Tuesday announced new divisions dedicated to gun violence, wage theft and gender-based violence.

Arizona man pleads guilty to 7-year, $50M tax fraud scheme

An Arizona man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a seven-year, $50 million solar power tax fraud scheme that defrauded more than a thousand taxpayers around the U.S., including several Washingtonians.

Police investigate armed carjacking, robberies in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood

Police are investigating after a group of suspects stole a man’s car at gunpoint, and later used the car to commit a series of crimes in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood on Monday. 

69 years of Dick’s: Get a burger for just 19 cents this week

Dick’s Drive-In this week is celebrating their 69th anniversary in Seattle, and folks can get their hands on a burger for the original price of just 19 cents.

Upcoming Seattle Convention Center sparks hope for future as more stores close downtown

As more big businesses are set to close in downtown Seattle and tech companies see a flurry of layoffs, city officials are hoping the Seattle Convention Center's big expansion will drive some positive change.

WSDOT plans major construction this weekend impacting I-5, SR 520 and I-90

The best option for people this weekend might be to stay home as parts of several major highways close for construction. Traffic will be impacted on I-5 in King and Snohomish counties, along with the I-90 and SR 520 bridges.

Regal Meridian 16 Movie Theater shutting down in Downtown Seattle
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The Regal Meridian 16 Cinema will soon be permanently closing in Downtown Seattle. The announcement comes just as the Nike store in downtown Seattle shuts down Jan. 20.

81-year-old woman hit by car in Seattle crosswalk, suspect arrested

Police arrested a driver suspected of hitting an 81-year-old woman crossing the street in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood on Wednesday.

Georgetown homicides: 2 men in car found fatally shot

An investigation is underway after two men were shot and killed in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood overnight. 

Seattle's South Park neighborhood prepares for next wave of flooding

Seattle's South Park neighborhood is preparing for a second round of king tides. They’re expected to arrive this weekend.   

Washington ranks 2nd-worst state in U.S. to drive in, study finds

Traffic congestion, potholes, steep gas prices, left-hand exit ramps on freeways, and long red lights—there’s so much to love about driving in Washington. According to a study by WalletHub, all those headaches make it the second-worst state in the U.S. to drive in.

Fentanyl fuels record homeless deaths in Seattle area

A record 310 homeless people died in the Seattle area last year, highlighting the region's struggle to house the thousands of people living on its streets.