Seattle Police Department struggling to hire new officers amid surging crime

Violent crime reached a 14-year high in Seattle last year as the city's police department deals with a staffing shortage that is straining its ability to protect the community. 

Firefighters rescue man who fell 30 feet from top of Gas Works Park structure
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Firefighters rescued a man who fell down part of the steamplant structure at Seattle's Gas Works Park. According to the Seattle Fire Department, the man was trapped late Sunday about 30 feet up the Gas Works steam piping. Firefighters had to do a rope rescue to get the man to safety.

West Seattle Bridge repairs delayed amid worker strike

It is not what people wanted to hear, but it appears there will be a delay when it comes to repairing the West Seattle Bridge as concrete workers are still on strike.

Concrete strike could delay West Seattle Bridge repairs
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It is not what people wanted to hear, but it appears there will be a delay when it comes to repairing the West Seattle Bridge as concrete workers are still on strike.

Former UW Husky speaks openly about mental health with clothing line

Former University of Washington Huskies are speaking openly about mental health and have created a clothing line to have those discussions. 

2 men injured in Belltown shooting

Seattle police are searching for a gunman after two people were injured in a shooting overnight in the Belltown neighborhood.

Suspects caught after attempted catalytic converter theft, pursuit

A man and a woman were arrested Wednesday night after police say they tried to steal a catalytic converter in Seattle and led police on a pursuit that ended near  Auburn. 

Washington-based companies give $10 million to fight homelessness in downtown Seattle

The money will help set up and fund a team from the new King County Regional Homelessness Authority, designed to triage and alleviate homeless camping in downtown and the city’s International District.

Seattle, King County to end vaccine verification policy on March 1
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King County announced that it will end the county's vaccine verification policy on March 1. King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made the announcement during a Tuesday afternoon news conference.

Man injured in North Seattle shooting

Seattle police are investigating after a man was injured Tuesday night in a shooting in the Haller Lake neighborhood.

‘Back to basics:’ Seattle Mayor Harrell outlines plans for homelessness crisis, policing, potholes

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.

Mayor Harrell promises a return to basics in State of the City address
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.

Seattle Mayor Harrell outlines plans for homelessness crisis, policing, potholes
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.

Council pushes Seattle mayor to adopt hiring bonuses for city's frontline workers

Mayor Bruce Harrell has been asked by the Seattle City Council to suggest a hiring bonus and retention bonus program for all frontline workers in all city departments, and have those suggestions done by March 1.