First Student bus service to discontinue 60% of operations in Seattle, lays off 100+ employees
The bus company that serves Seattle Public Schools, First Student, announced Wednesday it is laying off 111 employees at two Seattle facilities.1 month ago
Hotel workers strike at Hilton’s Embassy Suites in Seattle seeking fair wages and ICE protections
Hotel workers have gone on strike on Thursday at Hilton's Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square, calling for better wages, more hours, and year-round healthcare.1 month ago
Explosions heard as fire breaks out inside Everett commercial building
A 2nd-alarm fire broke out inside a commercial building in Everett on Wednesday afternoon after explosions were heard coming from the building.1 month ago
Argument over charging outlets leads to stabbing at Gas Works Park
A 31-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday night after stabbing a 21-year-old man at Gas Works Park.1 month ago
Everett firefighters rescue stranded man from jet ski near Jetty Island
A man was rescued from his jet ski in Everett on Saturday after it lost power and was pushed up against the breakwater by wind and waves.2 months ago
2 men critically injured in double stabbing in Seattle’s Chinatown, suspect at large
Two adult men were critically injured in a double stabbing on Sunday evening in the Chinatown-International District.2 months ago
Sold-out Seattle event aims to break Guinness World Record with dim sum feast
Seattleites are attempting to break a Guinness World Record in the Chinatown-International District this week with the largest dim sum meal in history.2 months ago
$13 pretzels, $11 churros: Seattle’s World Cup concession prices draw backlash
Concession prices for the FIFA World Cup have been circling social media as the tournament kicked off Thursday, with steep prices for relatively basic options.2 months ago
Bremerton couple pleads guilty to identity theft, bank fraud scheme that stole nearly $229K
A Bremerton woman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and identity theft for a scheme that stole nearly $229,000.2 months ago
Ferrucci Junior High School won’t reopen this fall following major fire damage
Ferrucci Junior High School will remain closed for the start of the 2026-27 school year as restoration continues following a damaging fire in April.2 months ago
Autopsy reports reveal alkaline chemical burns in 10 victims of Longview paper mill explosion
The autopsy reports for 10 victims of the Longview paper mill explosion were released Thursday, with all victims suffering alkaline chemical burns, among other injuries. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office released the autopsies for 10 of the victims involved, though 11 people died in total. Each victim suffered alkaline chemical burns, but other injuries included […]2 months ago
Beloved Japanese-style chain Benihana returns to Seattle after 10-year hiatus
After a roughly 10-year hiatus, the beloved Japanese-style restaurant chain, Benihana, is returning to Seattle's South Lake Union.2 months ago
High-end FIFA World Cup tickets top $62K for U.S. match in Seattle
Explore the soaring prices of World Cup tickets for Seattle's U.S. match at Lumen Field, featuring six exciting games.2 months ago
63-year-old driver dies after crash with dump truck in Central District
A fatal collision involving a dump truck and a car in the Central District neighborhood is currently under investigation.2 months ago
High bacteria levels prompt closures at 2 King County beaches
Health officials warned that two King County beaches have returned high bacteria samples, urging beachgoers to stay out of the water.2 months ago
Bremerton man sentenced for secretly recording women at Krampus Festival
A man who secretly photographed and recorded women inside a Krampus Festival restroom in Bremerton has been sentenced to prison.2 months ago
Nearly $1M in restitution headed to Washingtonians after COVID-19 testing lab settlement
Nearly $1 million in restitution is being repaid to Washingtonians after a settlement was reached with a COVID-19 testing lab that overcharged its patients.2 months ago
Bellevue-based logistics company to lay off 230 employees across 5 WA locations
A Bellevue-based global logistics company, Expeditors, announced Monday that 230 employees would be laid off across several locations.2 months ago
Power back on in Kent after high winds spark major outage
Power has been restored in Kent after high winds caused a major power outage Tuesday afternoon, leaving nearly 7,200 residents without power.2 months ago
Power restored for nearly 10K Auburn residents after major outage
Power has been restored for nearly 10,000 Auburn residents who were without power this afternoon.2 months ago
Body found in Kent woods sparks investigation; homicide possible
An adult male body was found in a wooded area in Kent on Monday, and detectives have not completely ruled out a homicide.2 months ago
Historic 88-year-old Tacoma diner abruptly closes
After nearly a century of operation in Tacoma's Proctor District, Knapp's Restaurant and Lounge abruptly closed on Monday.2 months ago
Seattle nurse and park ranger dies in fall on Mount McKinley in Alaska
A Seattle nurse and U.S. park ranger died on Thursday while she was mountaineering on Mount McKinley in Alaska and fell into a crevasse.2 months ago
