Western WA drivers brace for massive traffic congestion over July 17-20 weekend

Western Washington drivers are bracing for more traffic woes, several major highway routes will be impacted by another round of road work and lane closures this weekend.

American Red Cross needs blood donations amid emergency shortage declaration

With more traumas and fewer blood donations, the American Red Cross says they have now declared an emergency shortage, asking community members to donate if they can.

Seattle commercial building fire damages office suites

Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out early Tuesday morning inside a three-story commercial building in Seattle's Central District.

Seattle crews respond to fire inside three-story commercial building
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Firefighters extinguished a blaze that broke out early Tuesday morning inside a three-story commercial building in Seattle’s Central District.

Caught on camera: Man shot at Central District mini mart
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Surveillance video captured the moment a man hobbled into a Central District mini mart after being shot in the leg on Sunday. There are no shooting suspects in custody.

Seattle Central District shooting caught on store security camera

Surveillance video captured the moment a man was shot in the leg and stumbled into a Central District mini mart on Sunday.

3 arrested after Seattle robbery, pursuit ends in Kirkland

Three men were arrested after a robbery and police pursuit that stretched from North Seattle to Kirkland.

Hottest concerts coming to Seattle this fall

While the weather is expected to cool down come September, Seattle's concert lineup is heating up.

World Cup crowds leave lasting impact on Seattle businesses
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About a week after the last World Cup match in Seattle, it's much quieter in Pioneer Square. The buzzing crowds may be gone, but some business say they left a lasting impression.

Seattle's Pioneer Square businesses eye future after FIFA World Cup 2026

Will it last? Local business owners in downtown Seattle expressed optimism that this global exposure will drive lasting summer tourism to the historic neighborhood. We look at the numbers during the World Cup period.

Everything to know before Bite of Seattle 2026

Back again and bigger than ever, we look at everything to know before you try the Bite of Seattle. The 2026 food festival is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of attendees.

When, where Seattle is getting its first Dutch Bros Coffee

Its lights out for Starbucks and nearly show time for Dutch Bros as the Oregon company continues its quest for northern expansion with a location inside a former 'bucks in the Emerald City.

Mercer Island boat goes up in flames in Lake Washington

If you saw flames or smoke near Mercer Island, an 18-foot boat fire might have been the cause. All occupants were able to escape the vessel before it ultimately sank over the weekend.

Seattle weather: Toastier high temperatures to develop in western WA

This week's weather pattern will bring high temperatures into western Washington as a ridge of high pressure strengthens overhead, bringing the warmest stretch of weather we’ve seen in a while.

Seattle weather: Cooler Sunday to close out weekend

Our pleasant weekend continues as afternoon highs remain a few degrees cooler than normal.  Onshore flow will keep many along the coastal regions in the low 60s, while the interior lowlands warm into the 70s to close out our weekend. 

Seattle weather warms with dry summer pattern

While this isn’t expected to be a major heat event, the first stretch of 80-degree temperatures can feel uncomfortable for anyone without air conditioning.

Grandmother thwarts Pike Place kidnapping, Seattle police make arrest

A quick-thinking grandmother in Seattle fended off a man attempting to kidnap her grandchild in a stroller at Pike Place Market this week. Her kick allowed her daughter and grandchild to escape.