Tacoma man accused of gunning down man sitting on sidewalk

Pierce County prosecutors have charged 52-year-old James Henderson, aka “Big Papa," with second-degree murder, saying he shot a man sitting in a chair blocking the sidewalk in front of him.

Seattle Parks and Rec decision could shrink number of pickleball courts

Seattle Parks and Recreation are considering a plan to separate tennis players and pickleball players after receiving years-worth of complaints. Their plan to fix it may reduce pickleball access.

Community mourns employee found shot to death at Seattle’s Growler Guys

Quusaa “Q" Margarsa was found shot to death at his workplace in Seattle over the weekend. As a memorial grows, police are still searching for a suspect.

Top summer concerts coming to Seattle in 2026

Seattle’s biggest venues are set for a packed 2026 summer concert calendar, with more shows to be announced.

Seattle mayor on Equal Rights Amendment: 'Progress takes persistence'

How close are we to seeing a 28th amendment to the United States Constitution? A national tour gathering signatures for the Equal Rights Amendment stopped in Seattle on Monday. Mayor Katie Wilson weighed in on the debate.

Gray whale 'graveyard' growing along Washington coast

A handful of whale beachings each year is normal for the Washington coast, but the recent increase is alarming.

Police still seek suspect in fatal stabbing of UW student

A 19-year-old University of Washington student was stabbed to death Sunday night in a laundry room at an off-campus housing complex. Police are currently searching for the suspect.

Kaiser Permanente sued over WA pediatrician accused of child sex abuse

A lawsuit was filed against Kaiser Permanente in Clark County, alleging the healthcare company failed to protect patients against a doctor with decades of child sexual abuse accusations.

Starbucks announces dozens of Seattle summer layoffs

Dozens of Starbucks' tech employees in Seattle will be laid off this summer, between June and August.

Seattle Vietnamese restaurant hopes for community support to stay open

On Mother's Day, a mother and daughter duo who own a restaurant in Seattle's Rainier Valley are hoping for a little love from the community. 

19-year-old University of Washington student stabbed to death in laundry room

Authorities are searching for an "armed and dangerous" suspect following a deadly stabbing of a 19-year-old student at a University of Washington off-campus apartment complex.