Driver in crisis crashes into building, causes fire in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood

Police arrested a man in crisis in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood on Wednesday morning after he crashed a car into a business – leading to a large fire in the building – and then ran in and out of traffic while cutting himself with a knife.

Keeping children safe from window falls

With warmer temperatures this summer, many people are seeking relief by opening windows but this can be dangerous for families with children. 

2 killed in North Seattle shooting Saturday night

Two men were killed in a shooting in Seattle's Bitter Lake neighborhood late Saturday night. Police have a suspect in custody.

Seattle starts work on bridge from market to waterfront

Seattle has started work on a new pedestrian bridge that will connect Pike Place Market to the downtown waterfront.

UW doctors worry Roe v. Wade ruling could impact healthcare services

With the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion ending in some states, doctors with UW Medicine said this would disproportionately affect women, people of color and those who can’t travel for medical care.

Magnuson Park wading pool closed due to bonfire damage: Where to cool off in Seattle heat wave

Seattle wading pools will open Saturday for those looking to beat the heat this weekend, but the Magnuson Park pool will remain closed due to fire damage from unauthorized bonfires. 

Summer arrives in Pacific Northwest with first heat wave of season

Summer will finally make an appearance in the Pacific Northwest this weekend after an unusually cool and wet spring, but it's not all good news as temperatures are expected to reach dangerously hot levels.

Seattle traffic: Expect delays on I-5 for construction, Pride Parade

Heads up to drivers heading to and through Seattle this weekend: expect delays and backups, and use transit when possible as ‘Revive I-5’ construction work kicks off again.

First unionized Starbucks in Seattle on strike this weekend

On Friday, the first unionized Starbucks workers in Seattle from Broadway and Denny are on strike to protest the treatment of their coworkers at stores within the new "Heritage District."

Clouds from leftover meteor smoke put on show in pre-dawn hours over Seattle

Just before sunrise, a display of cool, blue appeared high above the horizon. But despite the Pacific Northwest's relentless bouts of rain this spring, these clouds were not a sign of wetter hours to come.

Man shot to death at homeless encampment in Seattle

Seattle Police are investigating a deadly shooting at an encampment around midnight Friday in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.

Seattle shooting: 2 people killed in Wallingford identified

Seattle Police are investigating after firefighters say two people were shot and killed early Tuesday morning.

Police investigating 2 overnight shootings in King County

Police are investigating two shootings after a woman was shot in her car in West Seattle and a man was found dead in a Des Moines home.

Pink Elephant Car Wash sign could become an official Seattle landmark

The city of Seattle is considering making the Pink Elephant Car Wash sign an official landmark, according to a Thursday announcement.

Former Bellevue teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison for child pornography

A former Bellevue teacher was sentenced to 20 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for the production and possession of child pornography.

SPD, Seattle Pride clash over decision to ban uniformed officers from marching in Pride Parade

Seattle Police interim chief Adrian Diaz says employees will not attend the Seattle Pride Parade, after organizers moved to ban police uniforms and symbols. Seattle Pride argues that sworn officers can still march out of uniform, and their decision stems from decades of police brutality against the LGBTQ community.

Seattle tax on big businesses upheld by state appeals court

An appellate court judge has upheld Seattle’s payroll tax, affirming a decision made in King County Superior Court last year.