Supreme Court sends case of identifying SPD officers at Capitol Riot back to trial court

The Washington Supreme Court has declined to decide a case that sought to expose the identities of Seattle police officers who attended events in Washington D.C., on the day of the insurrection.

Seattle shows power and limits of Jayapal’s progressives

When U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal returns home to Seattle, the Congressional Progressive Caucus chairwoman always goes for a walk along the Puget Sound.

Diesel spill near Ballard Locks prompts emergency response

A diesel spill near Seattle's Ballard Locks led to officials setting up a safety zone and calling in emergency responders.

University Bridge repaired, reopened to traffic

If you are hoping to catch a Huskies or Kraken game today, you might want to start planning your route ahead of time—the University Bridge is still stuck open, and repairs aren't expected until Saturday evening.

King County judge upholds Port of Seattle’s vaccine mandate

A King County Superior Court judge has upheld a requirement issued by the Port of Seattle for all Port employees to be vaccinated by Nov. 15 as a condition of employment.

2 men shot on Seattle's Beacon Hill

Police are investigating after two people were shot in south Seattle late Thursday night. 

Natural gas leak prompts evacuations in Ballard

Businesses and buildings in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood were evacuated Thursday morning due to a natural gas leak. 

COVID trends level in Washington, concern rises over other viruses

Washington health officials say there’s growing concern more patients are becoming sick with respiratory viruses other than COVID-19 now that colder weather is nearing.

Seattle police say dozens of officers would have to be eliminated under council's proposed 2022 budget

The Seattle Police Department has lost an unprecedented 325 officers in the last two years. The department is now desperately trying to recruit, but they say they can't significantly increase their numbers in the years to come if city council members take away funding. 

Seattle’s incoming mayor criticizes proposed police cuts

Seattle’s mayor-elect is criticizing a City Council plan to cut $10 million from the city’s police budget, saying voters just endorsed his plan to prioritize public safety.

Power pole crashes into building in Seattle due to weather
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Late into the night crews worked on a power pole that crashed into a building in Seattle along East Madison Street.