Man in his 80s killed in White Center hit-and-run, police searching for suspect

The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's help after an 81-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident earlier this week in White Center.

Seattle City Council approves plan to evaluate pedestrian-only Pike Place streets

On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council approved an evaluation under the Transportation Plan to determine whether some streets through Pike Place Market should remain pedestrian-only instead of open to vehicle traffic.

Comedian and actor Ben Schwartz heads to Seattle
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The official page of the beloved show "Parks and Recreation" shares that now iconic "don't be suspicious" TV moment starring Ben Schwartz as Jean-Ralpho. You can now see the actor and comedian live in Seattle.

Pike Place Market a step closer to limiting cars
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It's a decades old debate. Should car traffic be banned at Pike Place Market? Folks who want to the cars gone are one step closer to getting their wish.

Women arrested in massive West Coast Lululemon theft ring expected in court

Three women arrested for reportedly stealing more than half a million dollars worth of clothing from Lululemon and other high-end stores up and down the West Coast are set to appear in court on Wednesday. 

FTC bans non-compete clauses: What that means for Washington workers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule banning non-compete clauses for most workers in the US, and some local workers say that could benefit consumers, too. 

Officials concerned by surge in abandoned building fires in Seattle

City leaders are supporting a new strong-armed solution to crack down on the recent spate of fires at abandoned buildings around Seattle.

2 WA beaches named among 25 best in US by Travel and Leisure

Two Washington beaches are recognized as some of the best beaches in the US by Travel and Leisure, joining the ranks of popular beaches in Hawaii, Florida and California.

Seattle City Council unanimously passes 20-year transportation plan

The Seattle Transportation Plan aims to address safety, equity, sustainability, mobility and economic vitality, livability and maintenance and modernization.

April's full Pink Moon rises in the night sky on Tuesday

April's full Moon is known by many names, according to different Native American tribes and cultures around the world.

Seattle expects 750K visitors for 2026 World Cup games

An estimated 750,000 people are expected to visit Seattle and Western Washington during the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Police pursuit leads to crash in Kent
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Police are investigating after a group of armed robbery suspects crashed their car during a pursuit in Kent Tuesday morning.

'Don’t turn us into criminals:' Unhoused people, advocates rally outside federal Seattle courthouse

On Monday, Supreme Court Justices weighed in on whether cities have the authority to fine or arrest individuals for sleeping in public spaces, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding homelessness.

Unhoused people, advocates rally outside federal Seattle courthouse
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In response to what has been labeled as "cruel and unusual punishment," numerous homelessness advocacy organizations rallied outside the Nakamura Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle to voice their opposition.