Family of Ukrainian refugees make their way to Seattle through U.S. southern border

As peace talks remain stalled, many are still fleeing Ukraine as the Russian invasion continues wreaking havoc. One family fleeing the war-torn country crossed the southern border to get into the U.S. safely, before making their way up to Seattle. 

Seattle Deaf Film Festival kicks off virtual event

You can watch the best new films created by deaf filmmakers at the 2022 Seattle Deaf Film Festival (SDFF), tickets are available through April 22. 

Mariners announce new premium club upgrades for 2023 season

The Seattle Mariners have announced plans for a new Press Club and major renovations to the T-Mobile Park Diamond Club for the 2023 season, according to a Wednesday press release. 

SPD: 24 ghost guns recovered so far this year, compared to just 3 during same period last year

The Seattle Police Department recovered 161 firearms in March, according to Chief Adrian Diaz, which he said is the third-highest number of guns officers have recovered in the last decade.

'We need to level the playing field'; Seattle City Council debates hiring bonuses for city staff outside SPD

Seattle Police have lost around 26% of their officers since the start of 2020, but recruiters and the City Council agree that their retention issue extends beyond just police officers—it's affecting all the city's departments.

Seattle City Council again debates police hiring bonuses
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Hiring bonuses and retention pay for Seattle police officers are developing into political theater between the City Council, the Mayor?s office, the police department and the officer?s union.

'I really felt like getting sick:' says owner of truck stolen in North Seattle

A truck stolen by two thieves Sunday afternoon in North Seattle was recovered Monday morning in Auburn. Kirk Petterson says the thieves damaged the ignition on his truck, ransacked it and stole all of his tools.   

Washington State Ferries pushes for 'cultural shift' to solve worker shortage

Washington's ferry system has been hampered by delays and cancelations for months due to crew shortages. WSF is looking to drum up enrollment at the Seattle Maritime Academy, which provides a quarter of their engine room workers.

Washington State Ferries pushing for "cultural change" to solve worker shortage
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Washington's ferry system has been hampered by delays and cancelations for months due to crew shortages. WSF is looking to drum up enrollment at the Seattle Maritime Academy, which provides a quarter of their engine room workers.

Some concrete workers expected to return to work

After several months on the picket line, hundreds of concrete workers are planning to return to work Monday morning. 

Sea-Tac Airport awarded $16.8 million grant for construction work

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $16.8 million in grant funding to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Over 300 striking concrete workers agree to return to work as contract negotiations continue

On Friday, over 300 striking concrete workers and dump truck drivers offered an “unconditional” return to work even as contract negotiations are ongoing, according to the union. 

Seattle woman dies snorkeling at national park in Florida

A 74-year-old woman died Thursday afternoon after snorkeling at the Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys. 

Court docs: Man tries to rob Seattle Nordstrom, attacks employee, security officer

The King County Prosecutor's Office filed second-degree robbery charges against Scot Witzel, accused of stealing merchandise and attacking an employee at Nordstrom Rack over the weekend.