Seattle teachers strike avoided after contract agreement reached
Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union reached a tentative contract deal, avoiding a strike set for the first day of school.
Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union reached a tentative contract deal, avoiding a strike set for the first day of school.
Seattle police: 2 persons of interest in Bite of Seattle shooting
More than a month after the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, Seattle police say they have identified two potential persons of interest.
More than a month after the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, Seattle police say they have identified two potential persons of interest.
Bobcat captured on drone after entering Kirkland home
A 911 call for a burglary at a home in Kirkland led officers to a very unusual suspect.
A 911 call for a burglary at a home in Kirkland led officers to a very unusual suspect.
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Hood Canal conditions worsen after shellfish harvest closure, fish die-off
Conditions have gone from bad to worse in Hood Canal, as after a summer-long shellfish harvest closure, now fish are washing ashore dead.
Conditions have gone from bad to worse in Hood Canal, as after a summer-long shellfish harvest closure, now fish are washing ashore dead.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Mayor Wilson opens 4 centers to offer childcare if teachers strike
Mayor Katie Wilson said Tuesday that she has directed Seattle's Parks and Recreation to open four community centers to offer childcare if teachers go on strike.
Mayor Katie Wilson said Tuesday that she has directed Seattle's Parks and Recreation to open four community centers to offer childcare if teachers go on strike.
Seattle school strike threat leaves parents scrambling
Contract negotiations between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association stretched into the eve of the scheduled first day of school, leaving local families scrambling to arrange last-minute childcare.
Contract negotiations between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association stretched into the eve of the scheduled first day of school, leaving local families scrambling to arrange last-minute childcare.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, SPD vow fast media updates after major events
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle Police Department ensured fast, accurate updates to the public during significant public safety events.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle Police Department ensured fast, accurate updates to the public during significant public safety events.
Marijuana business owner charged with murder after Oklahoma explosion kills 2
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said.
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said.
Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI crash case; driver's license suspended for 5 years
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
Gov. Ferguson: FEMA ends emergency period for eastern WA wildfires
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared an end to the emergency period for the wildfires devastating Eastern Washington.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared an end to the emergency period for the wildfires devastating Eastern Washington.
Watch: Smoke billows after chemical fire breaks out at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
West Seattle shooting leaves man with gunshot wound in chest
SPD said the shooting took place along 16th Ave SW and posted to social media about its investigation around 1 p.m.
SPD said the shooting took place along 16th Ave SW and posted to social media about its investigation around 1 p.m.
LIVE UPDATES: Seattle teachers strike avoided, contract agreement reached
Seattle Public Schools classes will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 1, after a tentative contract agreement was reached between the district and teachers union Tuesday night.
Seattle Public Schools classes will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 1, after a tentative contract agreement was reached between the district and teachers union Tuesday night.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
121 arrested in ICE raid at Memphis nightclub
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Cat Burglar: Bobcat breaks into Kirkland, WA home after climbing tree
A burglary call in Kirkland took an unexpected turn last week when responding officers discovered a wild bobcat inside the residence.
A burglary call in Kirkland took an unexpected turn last week when responding officers discovered a wild bobcat inside the residence.