State removes first highway encampment on its own, hotel opens for homeless

A homeless encampment cleanup along I-5 went off without a hitch Tuesday. However, it was the first encampment removal where the State of Washington did it all themselves, without any help from the City of Seattle.

Injured hiker rescued from Mount Washington on Sunday

An injured hiker was airlifted from Mount Washington by search and rescue crews over the weekend.

Seattle police have "Z-protocol" for low-priority 911 calls

While discussing the Seattle Police Department's (SPD) response times in last week's Seattle City Council meeting, it was revealed that the department uses a "Z-Protocol" for low-priority 911 calls. This means that if someone's call is deemed a low-priority, officers are not dispatched immediately, and oftentimes will never respond.

Inquest into the death of Charleena Lyles officially begins Tuesday

The inquest into the death of Charleena Lyles, King County's formal investigation into what happened the day Seattle police officers shot and killed her in her apartment, officially begins Tuesday morning.

Seattle Police investigating shooting in Wallingford neighborhood
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Seattle Police say at least one person was injured in a shooting early Tuesday morning, but neighbors say they spotted two bodies in the street.

Get ready for more mosquitos in western Washington as temps rise

As temperatures finally start to rise, biologists say to expect more mosquitoes than normal in western Washington and other parts of the Pacific Northwest. 

Local Juneteenth celebrations in Seattle area
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The International Longshore and Warehouse Union organized a march and rally in Seattle. The Mariners also hosted a celebration at T-Mobile Park.

Man shot and killed at homeless encampment in Delridge
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Seattle police are investigating after a 911 call about a deadly shooting. There is no word on a suspect yet.

Seattle facing $117 million revenue shortfall in 2023

Seattle is facing a projected $117 million gap between revenues and expected expenditures in 2023, and the city’s budget chief says there’s no easy way to bridge the gap.

Mariners celebrate Juneteenth with Steelheads jerseys, former players

The Juneteenth flag flew high above T-Mobile Park Sunday as a crowd of around 40,000 joined the Mariners in marking the federal holiday.

Doug Baldwin, United Way host Community BBQ

The United Way of King County threw a BBQ and celebration in Renton to bring the community together following the pandemic.  Hundreds turned out to enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere at Saturday's event. 

Contractor fined for denying migrant workers’ pay at Gorge

A labor contractor denied 165 farm laborers more than $83,000 collectively in overtime pay for cleaning the Gorge Amphitheatre in central Washington, according to a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.

Marysville Strawberry Festival underway despite late berry season

The sights and sounds of the Marysville Strawberry Festival are back after a two-year break due to COVID-19. Visitors to the festival enjoyed music, carnival rides, shopping and strawberries. 

Former Seattle tech worker convicted of wire fraud for massive Capital One breach

Paige Thompson, a former Seattle tech worker, was convicted for seven federal crimes on Friday, all stemming from a massive Capital One hack that impacted more than 100 million people. 

WSDOT: Plan ahead for a weekend packed with sports, local events, construction

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is forecasting a busy travel weekend, packed with an extensive sports lineup, local events and construction projects in the Seattle and Bellevue area.

Protester hurt by driver during BLM demonstration sues

A Seattle resident critically injured by a driver during a Black Lives Matter demonstration has filed a lawsuit against the state, city and suspected driver.