Rainier Valley Food Bank sees surge in demand due to rising food prices

Rising prices at the grocery store are not just affecting the families shopping there—it is also impacting local food banks, which are straining under the costs and facing even greater demand for food.

Washington courts clearing drug convictions, refunding fines

People convicted under Washington’s longtime felony drug possession law are starting to get their records cleared, and their court-imposed fines refunded.

Neighbor calls new talking security camera outside Queen Anne CVS 'intrusive'

An Uptown resident says a security system, newly installed at a local CVS, is now issuing orders to those who pass by or who stand near the store. He feels it is violating the right of people to stand on a public sidewalk.

Fire tears through vacant Rainier Valley building

Rainier Valley residents and businesses were asked to close their windows and doors due to heavy smoke from a nearby building fire, according to the Seattle Fire Department.

Suspected DUI driver charged with vehicular homicide in death of 22-year-old UW student

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has filed charges against a man accused of hitting and killing 22-year-old Jordan Shelley while allegedly driving under the influence. 

Crews finish pouring structural concrete inside West Seattle Bridge

The Seattle Department of Transportation announced that it has completed a major milestone in the final repairs of the West Seattle Bridge. 

Health officials confirm case of monkeypox in Seattle area

Health officials on Friday confirmed a case of monkeypox in the Seattle area. It's one of nine cases being investigated in seven states.

City mayors seek change in state law preventing localized gun control

In wake of a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 students and two teachers dead, some Washington city officials say that the state's preemption laws regarding guns need to be changed to provide more local government control. 

Conversations with kids about Texas mass shooting can help build coping mechanisms

Be truthful, vulnerable and patient—that is the advice to families as they try to help their children process the horror of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas.

I-5 crash in Seattle: Victim killed identified as 22-year-old man, UW student

A 22-year-old man, who was weeks away from graduating from the University of Washington, was identified as the missing driver who was allegedly killed by a suspected drunken driver Tuesday morning on I-5 in Seattle.