Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood has an excessive crime problem
A new report shows Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood has a crime rate 138 percent higher than the national average. There’s a 1 in 15 chance you'll fall victim to a crime there.8 years ago
Large fire burns businesses at Kirkland strip mall
The fire in the Rose Hill area on Northeast 85th Street near 128th Avenue Northeast was reported just after 3 a.m. Wednesday.8 years ago
Multiple homes burn on Vashon Island
Firefighters are battling flames that have spread to multiple homes as well as trees on Vashon Island.8 years ago
More drug users, prostitutes to get treatment instead of jail in King County
A major shift in how low-level drug crimes and prostitution are dealt with in King County will begin in Burien with the expansion of the LEAD program. More offenders will be referred to treatment instead of jail.8 years ago
Armed robbery suspect shot and killed by Pierce County deputies
An armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by Pierce County Sheriff's deputies after holding up a Spanaway Walmart at gunpoint early Monday morning.8 years ago
Deputies investigate Pierce County shooting
Deputies in Pierce County are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Saturday evening.8 years ago
Sea-Tac International Airport dealing with rat infestation
Construction and a growing number of travelers have created a new problem at Sea-Tac International Airport: rats.8 years ago
Deaths of women in University District apartment was case of murder-suicide
The King County Medical Examiner said two women whose bodies were found in a University District apartment in Seattle died in a murder-suicide.8 years ago
Homeless good Samaritan helps cancer survivor get stolen bike back
A specially-designed bike for a cancer survivor was stolen in Seattle. Thanks to one alert homeless person, that bike was returned to the rightful owner.8 years ago
Two dead in crash on I-90 near Ellensburg
One adult and one child were killed in a collision involving a single motor home pulling a trailer on westbound I-90 near Ellensburg on Monday afternoon.8 years ago
Labor groups, big soda stump for I-1634 to fight soda taxes
On Labor Day, groups are speaking in support of Initiative 1634, which would prohibit new local taxes on soft drinks and groceries.8 years ago
Report: Seattle-area drivers among worst of 200 largest US cities
A new report says Seattle-area drivers are among some of the worst in the 200 largest US cities.8 years ago
One dead in shooting in Everett on Sunday morning
Everett police responded to a call Sunday that an elderly man in his 90s shot a man in his 40s. Police later confirmed that the 40-year-old man had died.8 years ago
Police investigating homicide in International District
Seattle police detectives are investigating a homicide after a 56-year-old man was found dead Saturday afternoon in the Chinatown International District.8 years ago
Search for hiker turns to drones and crowdsourcing
The sheriff's helicopter is gone and search teams have left. The effort to find missing hiker Sam Sayers has turned to drones8 years ago
Serial small business burglar behind bars
A "serial small business burglar" has been caught. He would climb through air vents and crawl into buildings, but was finally caught while breaking into a church.8 years ago
U.S. attorney prosecuting two cases of sexual assault on airplanes
The U.S. attorney’s office announced Thursday it is pursuing two criminal prosecutions related to sexual assaults on aircraft.8 years ago
After days of rallies, negotiations, Kent teachers reach agreement with district
The Kent teachers union has reached a contract agreement with the school district, avoiding a strike which the union previously authorized.8 years ago
Council passes Metro Everett Plan with less parking
Changes are coming to Everett as leaders plan for the city’s expected growth. The current plan encourages more public transit, building higher, and a parking reduction.8 years ago
Police given tool for noise in public parks; illegal encampments often follow longer protocol
Earlier this summer, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance to address loud vehicle exhausts along Alki Avenue Southwest and other areas.8 years ago
Crews detonate ordnance found floating in Puget Sound
Coast Guard officials said Tuesday afternoon that an unexploded ordnance was floating in the water east of Brownsville Marina in Kitsap County.8 years ago
West Nile virus jumps the Cascades, found in Pierce County
Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus for the first time west of the Cascade Mountains, in Pierce County. What to know about the infection.8 years ago
After U.S.-Mexico trade announcement, Washington businesses wonder about Canada
Washington companies that do business with Canada are considering possible changes to NAFTA as President Trump negotiates with Mexico, leaving Canada out.8 years ago
