Seattle Police Department overpaid $13M due to payroll error, city says

The Seattle Mayor's Office says they are working to recover $13.1 million in overpayments made to the police department back in June.

Released texts reveal doubts, delays after Seattle mass shooting

Newly released text messages from Gov. Bob Ferguson reveal behind-the-scenes frustration and doubts among top officials following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.

Weekend traffic nightmare: I-5, I-405, SR 520 closures hit WA

Transportation officials are warning of major construction closures that will affect I-5, I-405 and SR 520 this weekend.

University of Washington union members to picket on Thursday

Nearly 7,000 University of Washington union workers plan to picket Thursday after rejecting the university's latest contract offer.

Family files $30M tort claim over fatal Seattle police shooting

The family of a man killed by Seattle police in a precinct parking lot last year has filed a $30 million tort claim against the city, alleging officers acted negligently and violated crisis response protocols during a mental health emergency.

When does daylight saving time end? Here's when to 'fall back' in Seattle

Many in the U.S. will soon shift their clocks back an hour, marking the end of daylight saving time. Here's when the time change hits Seattle.

Seattle CCTV audit decision potentially delayed after 'miscommunication'

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision on whether to expand the city’s CCTV camera network faces a potential delay following an apparent miscommunication over the delivery timeline for an independent review.

Seattle minimum wage set to increase to $22 in 2027

Seattle's minimum wage is slated for an increase at the beginning of next year, according to an announcement from the city's Office of Labor Standards.

Mental evaluation ordered for suspect in violent forehead biting

Kamilia Chadli is accused of biting off the flesh from another woman’s forehead in downtown Seattle on the afternoon of September 18.

UW stabbing suspect ordered another round of mental health evaluations

The man accused of stabbing a University of Washington student to death has again been found incompetent to stand trial, prompting the court to order months of mental health evaluations through late December.

Cracking down on copper wire theft in King County, WA
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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion is introducing new legislation aimed at tackling local copper wire theft.

Seattle residents invited to give input on search for police chief

Seattle residents have been invited to share their perspective and give their input on what the city should prioritize in its search for the next police chief of the Seattle Police Department.

Seattle police, city leaders push back on Mayor Wilson's proposed budget

The Seattle Police Department takes up $557 million dollars of the proposed $9.1 billion city budget, but they say it's simply not enough to guarantee public safety.

Woman arrested after biting victim's face in Downtown Seattle attack: police

A 36-year-old woman sustained permanent facial injuries during a bias-motivated physical attack near 3rd Avenue and Marion Street in Downtown Seattle on Sept. 18.

Gas theft gone wrong sparks $150K blaze at SODO rental truck lot

An early Friday morning fire at a SODO rental truck facility caused over $150,000 in damage and is believed to have been started by two people who were attempting to steal gas from parked trucks.

Sea lion found shot to death near Duwamish
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Marine wildlife biologists are investigating the death of a sea lion they say washed ashore near the mouth of the Duwamish River in West Seattle, suffering from multiple apparent gunshot wounds.

Seattle's ‘Punk Rock Flea Market’ turns 20 years old this weekend

This weekend Seattle’s Punk Rock Flea Market reaches a massive milestone as it celebrates its 20th anniversary in the city.