Pot shop robberies, deaths in Washington fuel calls for US banking bill
A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops in the state of Washington — including a pistol-whipping, gunshots and killings — is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target.
A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops in the state of Washington — including a pistol-whipping, gunshots and killings — is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target.
Earth Day 2022: An inside look at the greenest building in the world
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're known as leaders in technology when it comes to creating environmentally friendly buildings, and a true example of that is the Bullitt Center in Seattle's Capitol Hill.
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're known as leaders in technology when it comes to creating environmentally friendly buildings, and a true example of that is the Bullitt Center in Seattle's Capitol Hill.
DoorDash shares data to shed light on potential impact of 'PayUp' policy on communities
DoorDash is sharing data to shed light on the potential impact the "PayUp" proposal could have on communities in Seattle.
DoorDash is sharing data to shed light on the potential impact the "PayUp" proposal could have on communities in Seattle.
Police shoot suspect armed with rifle in Seattle's Central District
Seattle police are investigating a shooting near Seattle's Central District neighborhood that left a suspect injured Friday morning,
Seattle police are investigating a shooting near Seattle's Central District neighborhood that left a suspect injured Friday morning,
President Biden arrives in Seattle for Earth Day remarks, events announced for Friday
President Joe Biden is in the Pacific Northwest starting Thursday for a two-day visit to Portland and Seattle. Authorities say to expect delays on the ground and in the air.
President Joe Biden is in the Pacific Northwest starting Thursday for a two-day visit to Portland and Seattle. Authorities say to expect delays on the ground and in the air.
DSA: Downtown crime numbers trending downward compared to 2021
The Downtown Seattle Association says there has been a slight improvement in the number of crimes reported so far in 2022 in downtown Seattle.
The Downtown Seattle Association says there has been a slight improvement in the number of crimes reported so far in 2022 in downtown Seattle.
Starbucks' flagship Seattle Reserve Roastery votes to unionize
Employees at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery have voted to join Workers United, the labor union representing 25 other stores across the country.
Employees at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery have voted to join Workers United, the labor union representing 25 other stores across the country.
Eco-activist in Seattle pleads guilty to 1997 slaughterhouse arson in Oregon
An animal rights, environmental activist in Seattle has pleaded guilty to federal arson charges involving a fire that destroyed an Oregon horse slaughterhouse more than two decades ago.
An animal rights, environmental activist in Seattle has pleaded guilty to federal arson charges involving a fire that destroyed an Oregon horse slaughterhouse more than two decades ago.
Seattle CEO Dan Price accused of assaulting woman; attorney claims allegations are false
The CEO and founder of Gravity Payments, who became well-known for taking a pay cut to raise his employees' salaries, is accused of assaulting a woman, according to The Seattle Times. Dan Price's attorney claims the allegations are false.
The CEO and founder of Gravity Payments, who became well-known for taking a pay cut to raise his employees' salaries, is accused of assaulting a woman, according to The Seattle Times. Dan Price's attorney claims the allegations are false.
Winners have been selected in Space Needle's contest to paint its roof
Crews started painting the Space Needle Wednesday to get ready for the iconic landmark's 60th anniversary, the winners of the contest to paint the roof have been selected.
Crews started painting the Space Needle Wednesday to get ready for the iconic landmark's 60th anniversary, the winners of the contest to paint the roof have been selected.
Seattle City Attorney drops nearly 2,000 cases to ease backlog
Seattle’s new City Attorney, who ran on a ‘tough on crime’ platform, will not be prosecuting nearly 2,000 cases in an effort to ease a case backlog.
Seattle’s new City Attorney, who ran on a ‘tough on crime’ platform, will not be prosecuting nearly 2,000 cases in an effort to ease a case backlog.
Seattle Public Schools employee charged with molestation of elementary student
An employee with the Seattle Public Schools has been arrested on charges involving child molestation of an elementary student.
An employee with the Seattle Public Schools has been arrested on charges involving child molestation of an elementary student.
Police search for suspect who randomly assaulted a woman at a downtown Seattle bus stop
Police are searching for a suspect who attacked a woman while she was waiting for the bus downtown Tuesday night.
Police are searching for a suspect who attacked a woman while she was waiting for the bus downtown Tuesday night.
LGBTQ+ flag football league announces Seattle as the site for Gay Bowl XXIII 2023
On Monday, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) announced Seattle as the site for its annual tournament, Gay Bowl XXIII, to be hosted by the Cascade Flag Football Association (CFFA) in 2023.
On Monday, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) announced Seattle as the site for its annual tournament, Gay Bowl XXIII, to be hosted by the Cascade Flag Football Association (CFFA) in 2023.
PETA protesters superglue themselves to Seattle Starbucks counter over vegan milk charge
“We’re not going anywhere, Starbucks! Literally, we’re superglued to your counter.” PETA demonstrators superglued themselves to the counter at a Starbucks Reserve in Seattle, protesting the higher price of vegan milk.
“We’re not going anywhere, Starbucks! Literally, we’re superglued to your counter.” PETA demonstrators superglued themselves to the counter at a Starbucks Reserve in Seattle, protesting the higher price of vegan milk.
Man shot, killed in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
A man was shot and killed overnight in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, police said.
A man was shot and killed overnight in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, police said.
Grieving mom hopes 5-month-old's story inspires others to become living donors
A grieving mom is hopeful her son’s legacy will inspire others to become living donors.
A grieving mom is hopeful her son’s legacy will inspire others to become living donors.
Docs: Man charged with attempted rape, terrorized a minor walking her dog in North Seattle
Prosecutors on Tuesday charged a man with second-degree attempted rape after terrorizing a minor who was walking her dog in North Seattle, according to court documents.
Prosecutors on Tuesday charged a man with second-degree attempted rape after terrorizing a minor who was walking her dog in North Seattle, according to court documents.
Inmate dies minutes after being locked King County Jail cell, 5th jail death this year
An inmate from the King County Correctional Facility died Tuesday, found unresponsive minutes after being locked in his cell, authorities say.
An inmate from the King County Correctional Facility died Tuesday, found unresponsive minutes after being locked in his cell, authorities say.
Masks recommended but no longer required on King County Metro
After initially saying that masks would continue to be required, King County Metro announced Tuesday that masks are now recommended - not required - on its buses.
After initially saying that masks would continue to be required, King County Metro announced Tuesday that masks are now recommended - not required - on its buses.