Why clouds could be responsible for the 2021 deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest

Researchers believe the historic heat wave that blasted parts of the Pacific Northwest and Canada during the summer of 2021 may not have happened if it wasn't for a nearby storm system that produced a layer of clouds that impacted the area's available heat.

Seattle City Council approves ordinance for $650K for police recruiting

The Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance that would authorize the city to reallocate funds for departments to hire, particularly when it comes to the Seattle Police Department. 

Seattle Police arrest suspected armed carjacker who looks like The Joker, can't drive a stick shift

A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old are in custody, charged as juveniles, for first-degree robbery. Detectives say after the Seattle carjacking spree, the suspects committed an armed carjacking in Tukwila.

Seattle officials release video of man and woman hit by car in road rage incident
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The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office released video of a man and woman hit by a car in an apparent road rage incident on April 17 in Seattle's Pike Place Market. (Video released by King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office)

Founders of Asian-American digital magazine hope to impact future generations

A group of high school students are documenting the experiences of Asian-Americans in history and present day through a digital magazine called "What We Experience."

2 UW Medicine professors named to TIME's '100 Most Influential People of 2022' list

Genome scientist Evan Eichler and infectious disease researcher Tulio de Oliveira are both professors at the University of Washington School of Medicine. They have also been named to the TIME 100 List, gaining recognition with the likes of famous artists, innovators, activists and world leaders.

74-year-old in critical condition after being rescued from house fire
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A 74-year-old West Seattle man was in critical condition after being rescue from a house fire caused by an overheated electrical power strip.

Witness in Lakewood homicide nearly hit by bullets

Police in Lakewood are investigating a fatal shooting that left a woman dead Saturday night.  

U District Street Fair returns with music, food and fun in Seattle

The final day of the 51st U District Street Fair showcased arts, crafts, live music and food. The event attracts tens of thousands of people each year.

U District Street Fair returns in Seattle
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The final day of the 51st U District Street Fair showcased arts, crafts, live music and food. The event attracts tens of thousands of people each year. Great weather served as the cherry on top for this decades-old celebration of arts and crafts.

'We don’t do sweeps here in Seattle:' City implements no shelter, no sweep policy

The decision makers in charge of the region’s homelessness efforts have tipped their hand to a new strategy regarding encampment removals - no shelter, no sweep.

Man responsible for horrific 1980 SeaTac triple murder denied parole by Gov. Inslee

By order of Washington Governor Jay Inslee, the man responsible for a horrific triple-murder robbery in 1980 will not be released from prison on parole due to the killer's failure to “demonstrate both a full acceptance of his responsibility and remorse.”