Cars will soon return to Pike Place Market
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Cars will soon be allowed back at Pike Place Market, bringing the popular tourist destination's pedestrian-only zone pilot to and end, until March.

Automated license plate reader catches ‘elusive’ child rape suspect in Kent, WA

A multi-jurisdictional investigation into an alleged child predator network has led to the arrest of a 50-year-old Kent man, thanks in part to automated license plate reading technology.

Starbucks to cut 224 jobs in another round of layoffs

Starbucks, for the second time this year, announced that it will be laying off more than 200 employees. The job cuts come ahead of the company's office opening in Nashville next year.

2 sent to hospital after DUI crash in Federal Way: WA troopers

Washington State Patrol said a 31-year-old man from Puyallup was arrested on Thursday morning for driving under the influence and crashing his car into a field in Federal Way.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s favorability drops in new poll

Mayor Katie Wilson’s favorability rating fell 20 percentage points to 37% in an August survey commissioned by the Seattle Metro Chamber.

Video shows moments before Renton murder, officer stabbing
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New video shows the moments before a horrific murder in Renton, where the suspect later stabbed an police officer in the eye.

Seattle hasn’t recalled a mayor in 95 years. Here’s who got the boot

As a King County judge weighs a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, city history shows that actually removing a mayor from office has been rare.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to skip upcoming recall petition hearing

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says she will not personally attend an upcoming civil court hearing regarding a petition to recall her from office, opting to be represented by legal counsel.

Bellevue office building fire triggers large response
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Bellevue firefighters extinguished a large office building fire on Wednesday, triggering road closures and a multi-department response.

Seattle teachers prepared to strike if no contract agreement is made

Seattle Public Schools students may face a delayed start to the upcoming academic year if staff and the district fail to reach an agreement on a new contract before September 1.

Man found shot in Seattle's Roxhill Park, police investigating

Seattle police are investigating after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds at Roxhill Park on Wednesday.

Renton, WA Flock cameras on hold as city plans virtual town hall

A contentious debate at Renton City Hall has left the future of automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras in question, but residents will soon have a chance to weigh in directly

Flawed data in Seattle's ‘LEAD’ diversion program prompts calls for audit

A diversion program that originated in Seattle and replicated across the country is coming under fire, with allegations that its foundational metric is false.

Seattle tech job cuts continue as TikTok lays off 75 in Bellevue

In an email sent to the Washington State Employment Security Department, TikTok said it will be laying off 75 employees from its Bellevue facility in Lincoln Square North.

Amtrak service between Seattle, Portland resumes

Following multiple extensions, the suspension of Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle and Portland has officially ended.