City begins clearing large Seattle homeless camp after drug-ring bust
A large homeless encampment at 10th Avenue South and Dearborn Avenue South that the city of Seattle calls “high risk” was cleared out Monday morning. It comes days after Seattle Police took down two drug ring operations funneling drugs and weapons to homeless camps. The city said the camp is so large, the work to clean […]7 years ago
One person shot at house party in Maple Leaf early Sunday
Police are investigating after a man was shot at a house party in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle early Sunday morning.7 years ago
Health officials zero in on origin of recent measles outbreak after 6th case
A sixth confirmed measles case in Western Washington has health officials on the hunt for where this latest outbreak originated.7 years ago
Could new Puget Sound airport solve region’s travel crunch?
It might be a few years, but eventually, the Puget Sound region could potentially get the OK to build a brand new airport serving even more travelers.7 years ago
Measles concerns: Your questions answered by health officials
The State Health Department said this week there are five new measles cases: two in King County, two in Pierce County and one in Snohomish County. Thursday afternoon, Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle and King County, answered questions about measles concerns. RELATED: Issaquah closes school for measles exposure “No one […]7 years ago
Attacker who beat Indian-American man, calling him slurs, sentenced to maximum jail time
The victim of a hate crime in Kirkland wants you to see the cell phone video that captured a stranger brutally attacking him in a Safeway parking lot.7 years ago
First Copper River salmon arrives in Seattle
The first batch of the celebrated fish from Cordova, Alaska arrived in Seattle Friday morning. The first shipment was 18,000 pounds.7 years ago
New measles cases confirmed in King, Snohomish, Pierce counties
The Department of Health announced four newly diagnosed measles cases Wednesday in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.7 years ago
Dozens of teachers in Edmonds to be laid off because of budget shortfalls
Dozens of teachers in Edmonds will be getting layoff letters Wednesday. The school district says it's something that needs to happen to help the district close a major budget gap of $17.7 million.7 years ago
Call to action after report on Seattle’s ‘most prolific offenders’
There's been a massive call to action after a damning report on the 100 most prolific offenders in Seattle. Business owners are fed up and want the criminals locked up for good.7 years ago
Moses Lake plant stopping production because of China tariffs
A major employer in Moses Lake is stopping production of silicon used in solar panels. More than 100 workers could be laid off in a few weeks.7 years ago
Washington ranks as best state in the country, according to new report
Washington is the best state in America, according to a new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.7 years ago
King, Pierce health departments warn of possible measles exposure
Health departments in Pierce and King counties are warning of a possible measles exposure in over a dozen locations spanning both counties.7 years ago
Vigil held to honor 19-year-old man shot in Seattle’s Central District
A vigil was held Saturday to honor a 19-year-old man shot and killed in Seattle's Central District.7 years ago
‘Unprecedented’ wildfire season has begun in Washington
The wildfire season is off to a busy start, and state Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz calls it unprecedented, with record amounts of money in assistance approved.7 years ago
Authorities find body during welfare check at Seattle apartment
Officials with Seattle police and fire departments said after 10:20 a.m. Friday they found a deceased body inside of an apartment in the Roxhill area.7 years ago
Coast Guard responds to whale-watching boat taking on water west of Whidbey Island
Coast Guard officials responded Thursday afternoon to reports of a whale-watching boat taking on water off of Smith Island.7 years ago
Local Uber, Lyft drivers protest low wages as others across country strike
Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers across the country are planning to turn off their apps to protest what they say are declining wages at a time when both companies are raking in billions of dollars from investors.7 years ago
Edmonds school board considers dozens of teacher layoffs
The Edmonds School Board will have its first reading of a plan that includes potential layoffs Wednesday. The board says it may need to cut up to 45 classroom instructors7 years ago
Gov. Inslee signs handful of gun bills into law
A handful of gun laws in Washington state were set to be signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee.7 years ago
Everett mom records, chases after man on son’s stolen bike
An Everett mother says she's had enough after she saw someone riding around the neighborhood on her son's stolen bike.7 years ago
Police accuse King County prosecutors of declining cases, not charging felons
Repeat criminals let out of jail - only to terrorize new victims with the same crimes. Some are pointing the finger at the King County Prosecutor's Office.7 years ago
Rideshare companies face King County officials about passenger safety
Company officials from Uber and Lyft answered questions Monday afternoon when officials pressed them on recent assaults involving their drivers.7 years ago
