Seattle rents remain sky-high while price growth lags national average
Rent has increased across the 50 largest metro areas since 2021, with Seattle remaining as a top city for rent prices amid its lower-than-average increases.10 months ago
Tacoma woman sentenced in $345K bank fraud scheme targeting credit union accounts
A Tacoma woman was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Thursday for a bank fraud scheme in which she stole more than $345,000 from credit union accounts.10 months ago
WA housing market sees more homes for sale as sales, prices dip
WA home sales rise with a 24% increase in listings as prices dip, marking a significant shift in the real estate landscape.10 months ago
Seattle ranked among top 5 most relaxed cities in U.S., study finds
Seattle is the third most relaxed city in the country across several factors, including residents' mental well-being, finances, and commute times, among others.10 months ago
Tim Leiweke receives presidential pardon amid bid-rigging charges
President Trump grants a pardon to Tim Leiweke amid ongoing federal investigations, highlighting a significant legal development.10 months ago
Car hauler without CDL arrested after multi-vehicle crash in Lacey, 3 injured
A large collision involving a school bus, a car hauler, and several other vehicles is blocking all lanes of northbound I-5 near Martin Way E. in Lacey.10 months ago
Felon faces 10+ charges after ramming police vehicle, injuring 2 SPD officers in Chinatown
An armed man was arrested in Chinatown Wednesday after he allegedly used a stolen vehicle to ram a police car, injuring two Seattle Police Department officers.10 months ago
Seattle Police launch nightly DUI patrols citywide this month
Every night throughout December, the Seattle Police Department Traffic Section will have officers patrolling the streets looking for impaired drivers.10 months ago
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Seattle’s top artists, songs, albums revealed
The 2025 edition of Spotify Wrapped was revealed on Wednesday, with a complete list of Seattle's go-to choices for artists, songs, and albums in 2025.10 months ago
‘Stain on humanity’: County prosecutor scorns legacy of ‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe
Kevin Coe, informally known as the "South Hill Rapist," died of natural causes on Wednesday morning.10 months ago
Ivar’s breaks 7-year expansion drought with new location
Washington's famous seafood bar, Ivar's, has announced that the opening of its newest location in Gig Harbor will take place in February of next year.10 months ago
DOJ files lawsuit against WA Secretary of State for withholding voter registration data
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, claiming that the WA Secretary of State, violated federal law by refusing to share voter rolls.10 months ago
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Interbay
A driver collided with a pedestrian in Interbay on Monday, causing severe, possibly life-threatening injuries to the victim.10 months ago
Costco sues Trump administration over emergency tariffs, seeks refunds
Costco filed a federal lawsuit on Friday, claiming all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unlawful.10 months ago
Amazon tests 30-minute delivery for groceries, essentials in Seattle
Amazon is beginning to test its new ultra-fast delivery service for urgent, high-demand items in parts of Seattle, reducing delivery time to 30 minutes or less.10 months ago
Vandals cause up to $30K in damage to Centralia Christmas light display
The City of Centralia's Christmas light display was heavily damaged by an unknown suspect last week, with police estimating the damage to be up to $30,000.10 months ago
Shattered window, expired tabs lead Seattle police to fentanyl bust
Seattle Police Department officers made a drug bust in First Hill on Sunday, seizing several grams of narcotics and plastic baggies.10 months ago
2 train-vehicle collisions strike Cowlitz County in 12 hours, 1 driver airlifted
Two separate incidents of a train colliding with a vehicle were reported within 12 hours in Cowlitz County on Friday.10 months ago
3 WA men charged with offenses related to child sex abuse images in 2 months
Three Washington men have been charged with child sexual abuse crimes over the last two months as part of separate investigations by the FBI.10 months ago
Federal Way light rail opens this weekend with 3 new stations
Sound Transit's Link light rail extension to Federal Way will begin service this weekend, with three new stations being unveiled on Saturday.10 months ago
South Seattle shooting in hookah lounge kills 1, suspect at large
One person was killed in a shooting near the Chinatown-International District on Monday, and police is actively searching for the shooting suspect.10 months ago
Seattle Fire rescues person from water near middle of I-90 bridge
Seattle firefighters rescued a person in the water near the middle of the I-90 bridge on Monday morning.10 months ago
Tesla faces lawsuit over deadly Tacoma crash that killed driver’s wife
A Tacoma man sues Tesla for a malfunctioning Model 3 that led to his wife's tragic death nearly three years ago.10 months ago
