Are the Seattle Sonics coming back? Here's what we know

It is a big day for Seattle sports fans, with the NBA’s 30 voters voting in favor of expansion exploration for Seattle and Las Vegas.

Seattle council debates surveillance, immigration bills ahead of World Cup

Seattle’s Public Safety Committee advanced two bills tied to surveillance and immigration, while hearing sharply divided public testimony over the use of police cameras ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Could Climate Pledge Arena's schedule fit the Seattle Sonics?

With the NBA set to vote on the potential return of the Sonics, the question is, is there enough room on Climate Pledge Arena's calendar?

Heated exchange at King County Council meeting, ICE vote
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It was a heated scene at the King County Council meeting as leaders set out to vote on a new law to rein in federal immigration agents.

New study reveals extent of Seattle's aging housing stock

Despite recent efforts to increase Seattle's housing stock, a new study shows the extent of the city's aging home infrastructure, including that half of the homes here were built before 1987.

Seattle Sounders, Reign FC to drop Ticketmaster starting in 2027

The Seattle Sounders and Reign FC are parting ways with Ticketmaster after this season, announcing a partnership with ticketing platform Jump starting in 2027.

Seattle Public Schools issues return-to-office order for remote employees

Seattle Public Schools has decided to end remote work options for most employees, "for the good of the organization," said Superintendent Shuldiner.

Prosecutors seek to charge Seattle teen double murder suspect as adult
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King County prosecutors are asking a judge to charge the 16-year-old acused of shooting and killing two Rianier Beach High School students as an adult. 

Covington community remembers fallen Air Force captain
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The Covington community came together Monday night to honor Air Force Captain Ariana Savino, one of six service members killed in a plane crash in Iraq.

Covington, WA community honors Air Force Captain Ariana Savino at vigil

The Covington community came together Monday night to remember Air Force Captain Ariana Savino, one of six service members killed in a plane crash in Iraq.

Seattle high-rises connected by decommissioned Boeing 747 fuselage

It's been called a tribute to Seattle's innovation in aviation, as a Boeing jet now connects two towers as part of the development underway in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

SCOTUS hears case that could impact WA ballot counting

The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.

Man who killed pregnant Seattle woman found not guilty by reason of insanity

The suspect in a 2023 random shooting in Seattle that left a mother and her unborn baby dead, and injured the woman's husband, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Seattle Pride 2026 theme, parade marshals revealed

With about three months until Pride weekend in June, the Seattle Pride organization has released information on the "Rally" theme and names Deaunte Damper their Grand Marshal for this year.

Crash shuts down northbound I-5 near SeaTac
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Authorities are investigating what caused a multi-car crash Monday morning on I-5 near SeaTac. 

Thieves destroy gnome, steal supplies from WA's Mercer Island Farmers Market

A theft at the Mercer Island Farmers Market Storage area has left organizers in a pickle. With just a couple of months left until opening day for the 2026 season, organizers are now scrambling to replace thousands of dollars in supplies. That includes everything from sound equipment and emergency gear to everyday supplies.

Theft at farmers market on Mercer Island, WA
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With just a couple of months left until opening day for the 2026 season, organizers are now scrambling to replace thousands of dollars in supplies. That includes everything from sound equipment and emergency gear to markers, signs, fans and other electronics.