Communities in burn areas at a 'high risk' for slides, flooding with recent rainfall

The relief many have felt from seeing snow and rain is short-lived for those living in the shadow of the steep slopes and mountainsides burned by the late-season fires.

Sawant says feces thrown at her home repeatedly, claims Seattle Police 'failing to investigate' threats

City Councilmember Kshama Sawant wrote a letter to officials claiming the Seattle Police Department (SPD) was “failing to investigate” several escalating threats made against her, including feces being thrown at her home repeatedly.

Seattle Police seek missing woman, last seen near Pike Place Market

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman who was last seen near Pike Place on Thursday night.

Community honors legacy of beloved business owner killed in Seattle's Central District

More than just a successful businessman—Pickett was a devoted father, husband, youth sports coach student-athlete at Seattle University and played professional basketball internationally. Thursday, cries from his mother echoed through the streets as she stood at the memorial in disbelief that her son and all of his accomplishments will be a memory.

Suspect in death of beloved Central District businessman charged

Seattle Police arrested a suspect after a man was shot and killed in the Central District neighborhood. Detectives believe the suspect is linked to another homicide and multiple shooting investigations.

Police seek additional victims of Seattle babysitter charged with taking explicit photos of child

Seattle police detectives are looking for additional victims of a babysitter and a former lifeguard, who they say is suspected of taking sexually explicit photos of a child in his care.

Seattle Police officer-in-training placed on unpaid leave for alleged cyberstalking

A Seattle Police officer-in-training was placed on unpaid leave for allegedly cyberstalking a woman for nearly a year after they went on one date in 2021. 

Seattle clinic offering free eye exams, glasses for those in need

The Seattle/King County Clinic will be offering free eye exams and prescription glasses for those who cannot access affordable eye care. 

Deputies: Body found on SR 509 near south Seattle ID'd as 16-year-old girl

Investigators with King County are hoping the public can help them figure out what happened to a 16-year-old girl in the hours before she was found dead along the side of a highway in White Center.

Several Puget Sound-area schools cancelling outdoor activities due to poor air quality

As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Seattle had the worst air quality in the world. Seattle kept the ranking at second-worst air quality throughout the day.  

Police say no suspected serial killer in Seattle or King County, despite online rumor
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Seattle authorities this week are refuting widely shared claims of a serial killer terrorizing the community. The claims erupted on social media over the weekend as residents warned each other about the alleged criminal. Here's what we know.

Police say no suspected serial killer in Seattle or King County, despite online rumor

Seattle authorities this week are refuting widely shared claims of a serial killer terrorizing the community. The claims erupted on social media over the weekend as residents warned each other about the alleged criminal. Here's what we know.

Authorities deny rumors of serial killer in Seattle area

Seattle Police have received several inquiries about an alleged serial killer attacking women in the SODO and Burien area, but say they are not investigating any such cases.

Pierce County residents, fearful of losing homes, farms & wildlife, vow to fight airport proposal

Hundreds of residents packed a tense meeting in Graham Monday night. They are worried they could lose their homes, farms & wildlife if two proposed sites in rural Pierce County are chosen as a location for a new airport.

Mother charged for allegedly taking 5-year-old daughter during supervised visit

A mother accused of running off with her 5-year-old daughter during a supervised visit has been charged by the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.