Hottest concerts coming to Seattle this fall

While the weather is expected to cool down come September, Seattle's concert lineup is heating up.

Seattle's Pioneer Square businesses eye future after FIFA World Cup 2026

Will it last? Local business owners in downtown Seattle expressed optimism that this global exposure will drive lasting summer tourism to the historic neighborhood. We look at the numbers during the World Cup period.

Everything to know before Bite of Seattle 2026

Back again and bigger than ever, we look at everything to know before you try the Bite of Seattle. The 2026 food festival is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of attendees.

Orcas Island, WA showdown: Blue heron, bald eagle fight goes viral

An Orcas Island marina worker heard a strange noise and walked right into a rare dockside battle between a bald eagle and a blue heron.

When, where Seattle is getting its first Dutch Bros Coffee

Its lights out for Starbucks and nearly show time for Dutch Bros as the Oregon company continues its quest for northern expansion with a location inside a former 'bucks in the Emerald City.

Mercer Island boat goes up in flames in Lake Washington

If you saw flames or smoke near Mercer Island, an 18-foot boat fire might have been the cause. All occupants were able to escape the vessel before it ultimately sank over the weekend.

6-year-old Bellingham, WA boy dies from injuries after beach driftwood accident

A 6-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a massive piece of driftwood fell and pinned him while he was playing at the beach. His family spent the weekend waiting to see the extent of his brain damage, or if he would survive.

'Transfer Fire' near Lake Chelan, WA: Evacuation orders lifted

Evacuation orders were sent out Sunday for the "Transfer Fire" burning near a hospital and Walmart in Lake Chelan. Local officials say the fire was burning rapidly in heavy brush.

Seattle weather: Toastier high temperatures to develop in western WA

This week's weather pattern will bring high temperatures into western Washington as a ridge of high pressure strengthens overhead, bringing the warmest stretch of weather we’ve seen in a while.

Seattle weather: Cooler Sunday to close out weekend

Our pleasant weekend continues as afternoon highs remain a few degrees cooler than normal.  Onshore flow will keep many along the coastal regions in the low 60s, while the interior lowlands warm into the 70s to close out our weekend. 

Seattle weather warms with dry summer pattern

While this isn’t expected to be a major heat event, the first stretch of 80-degree temperatures can feel uncomfortable for anyone without air conditioning.

Grandmother thwarts Pike Place kidnapping, Seattle police make arrest

A quick-thinking grandmother in Seattle fended off a man attempting to kidnap her grandchild in a stroller at Pike Place Market this week. Her kick allowed her daughter and grandchild to escape.