West Seattle shooting leaves man with gunshot wound in chest

SPD said the shooting took place along 16th Ave SW and posted to social media about its investigation around 1 p.m.

LIVE UPDATES: Seattle teachers strike avoided, contract agreement reached
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Seattle Public Schools classes will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 1, after a tentative contract agreement was reached between the district and teachers union Tuesday night.

Cat Burglar: Bobcat breaks into Kirkland, WA home after climbing tree

A burglary call in Kirkland took an unexpected turn last week when responding officers discovered a wild bobcat inside the residence.

When does fall start in WA? Key dates for fall foliage, daylight saving

As summer winds down, the transition into a new season brings shifts in the weather, the calendar, the clock, and soon, the trees.

Family of murdered Coast Guard pilot raises reward to $30K
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The family of a U.S. Coast Guard rescue pilot who was killed in a random shooting in Skyway is pleading for answers, now offering a $30,000 reward for information that leads to his killer.

National nonprofit explores push to recall Mayor Katie Wilson

A nonprofit group that works with youth violence prevention is seeking options to support the recall of the Seattle mayor.

Ex-Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes breaks silence on resignation

Former Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes is speaking publicly for the first time since his resignation, addressing his relationship with Mayor Katie Wilson, questions about his residency and what he says remains an unanswered question: why he was asked to step down.

Amazon lays off 121 employees from multiple WA locations

The worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) stated that the tech and retail giant will be laying off employees from their Seattle, Bellevue and Sumner locations.

Seattle Public Schools, union face Tuesday deadline as strike looms

Over 6,000 staff authorized the walkout over demands for lower class sizes, special education support, and up to 12% raises, which the district says it cannot afford due to a multi-million dollar deficit.

Panda Fest wraps up with safe vibe after Bite of Seattle shooting

Panda Fest wrapped up at Seattle Center this weekend with multiple layers of security, offering families a safe and fun event following the Bite of Seattle shooting late last month.

Seattle teacher strike threatens school start date

A Seattle teacher strike appears imminent after contract negotiations between the union and Seattle Public Schools broke down Saturday ahead of a Tuesday deadline.

Utopia Washington hosts MANAfest Pacific Islander festival

The event was organized by UTOPIA Washington, a South King County grassroots organization led by queer and trans people of color that has served the region for 16 years.

Renton, WA asphalt plant war ends as King County buys land

A controversial proposed asphalt plant along the Cedar River is not being built after the land was officially purchased by King County.

High lead levels found in Interbay neighborhood: Public Health

Public Health - Seattle and King County said it recently discovered high levels of lead in the Interbay neighborhood, specifically around the 4200 block of 23rd Avenue W.