Jury awards $700k to Seattle protesters jailed for writing anti-police slogans in chalk on barricade

Four Seattle protesters who were jailed for writing anti-police graffiti in chalk on a barricade have been awarded nearly $700k after a federal court jury decided their civil rights were violated.

Study: Seattle has 10th-worst commute in the US, 27th-worst in world

INRIX 2023 Global Traffic Scorecard analyzes data across the globe, and the results find that Seattle has among the worst commutes not just in the U.S., but the whole world!

Seattle Public Library asking patrons to keep books longer amid cyber attack

The Seattle Public Library (SPL) is asking book borrowers not to return books as it recovers from a cybersecurity attack that has hindered its day-to-day operations for nearly a month.

Free summer meal programs available for WA children, teens

With children and teens home for the summer, several districts throughout the region have set up programs to ensure youth can still receive a free meal during the next couple of months.

Man killed in University District shooting
video

Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Seattle's University District overnight.

Seattle Art Museum selects Scott Stulen as new director and CEO

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that it has chosen the museum’s new Illsley Ball Nordstrom Director and CEO.

Seattle City Council considers street racing bill
video

Street racing continues to be a growing problem for the city of Seattle. On Tuesday, City Council will consider new ways to crack down on it.

Animal sanctuary in Renton grieving after fire kills 11 bunnies overnight

The Sammamish Animal Sanctuary is remembering the 11 bunnies it lost Sunday night after their barn was engulfed in flames due to a freak electrical accident.

Alleged brake failure on Seattle bus raises maintenance concerns

Authorities are investigating what caused a Metro bus to lose control and crash in Pioneer Square over the weekend, nearly costing several riders their lives.

Mexican man sentenced for WA drug ring involving Aryan prison gang

A former Mexican attorney was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking ring connected to an Aryan prison gang.