Olympia Jehovah’s Witnesses Hall heavily damaged in suspicious fire
The Olympia Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses was heavily damaged in an fire that investigators are calling suspicious.8 years ago
Belltown ‘tent mansion’ and homeless camp cleared out
The City of Seattle is clearing out a highly visible tent encampment in Belltown near the Space Needle on Tuesday.8 years ago
Seattle becomes first major city in U.S. to enact plastic straw, utensil ban
On July 1, Seattle became the first major city in the U.S. to enact a plastic straw and utensil ban.8 years ago
Lawsuit claims Seattle skipped steps in permitting homeless encampment
A new lawsuit claims that the City of Seattle appears to have broken its own rules in approving the permit for a homeless encampment in South Lake Union.8 years ago
No more parking stickers in Seattle? Council to vote on pay by plate option
Seattle City Council members are scheduled to vote a proposal that would change the way people park in the city.8 years ago
Thousands crowd into downtown Seattle for annual Pride parade
The annual Seattle Pride Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 24 on Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle.8 years ago
7 arrested after Poor People’s Campaign protest blocks traffic in downtown Seattle
Officers with the Seattle Police Department arrested seven protesters, five women and two men, for refusing to leave the intersection at 6th and Pike in downtown Seattle during a protest for the 'Poor People's Campaign' on Saturday.8 years ago
Statewide emphasis patrol this weekend for ‘Move Over Law’
Washington State Patrol troopers will be looking for drivers who don't move over when passing stopped emergency vehicles or a work zone.8 years ago
Officer-involved shooting in Normandy Park
A Normandy Park police officer shot a man near Des Moines Memorial Drive and Marine View Drive Drive shortly before 5 a.m.8 years ago
5-month-old baby found in Seattle homeless encampment
Seattle police found a 5-month-old baby abandoned and shivering in a homeless encampment. The baby has been turned over to child protective services.8 years ago
Fake opioid pills flooding illicit market, laced with fentanyl
They look like genuine pills from the pharmacy, but they are fake and flooding into the illicit market amid the opioid crisis. Many pills are laced with fentanyl as overdoses rise.8 years ago
Seattle man thanks Kurt Cobain for making upcoming kidney surgery possible
Kurt Cobain smashed his guitar at a 1990 Seattle concert. Richard Newland has held on to the pieces ever since. Today, he says Cobain has paid for his kidney surgery after selling the guitar at auction.8 years ago
Seattle’s plastic straw and utensil ban takes effect July 1 for all food providers
Seattle will become the first major city in the U.S. to enact a plastic straw and utensil ban on July 1.8 years ago
Semi-truck driver involved in Bellingham crash arrested for DUI
Northbound I-5 at Slater Road in Bellingham closed after a semi truck rolled over and its driver was arrested for suspicion of DUI.8 years ago
After head tax repealed, source of funding unclear for homeless housing
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's plan to add more funding for temporary homeless housing is heading to the full city council Monday. But it's still unclear where that money will come from.8 years ago
Police: Armed civilian took down shooter at Tumwater Walmart
An armed civilian took down a shooter after two people were shot Sunday night at a Walmart in Tumwater, police said.8 years ago
Seattle Navigation Team clears homeless camp near I-90; some refuse shelter
Seattle police officers with the Navigation Team spent Friday clearing about a dozen people from an unsanctioned homeless camp near I-90 and Rainier Avenue.8 years ago
45-pound catfish in Green Lake? City and state weigh in
A fisherman pulled a 45-pound catfish from Green Lake Saturday afternoon in what may be the largest fish caught there.8 years ago
With head tax dead, where will money come from to help the homeless?
Disappointed by the sudden repeal of the head tax, the Low Income Housing Institute is now looking for funding help from King County Executive Dow Constantine.8 years ago
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Interbay neighborhood
Seattle police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in on a busy street in the Interbay neighborhood.8 years ago
Snohomish County buildings, Everett fire station hit by gunfire
One of the Everett Fire Department's trucks needs repairs after a bullet pierced through a fire station garage door and hit the vehicle inside on Sunday morning.8 years ago
Seattleites weigh in on alternatives to Magnolia Bridge replacement
People in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood sounded off to the Seattle Department of Transportation on Tuesday about concerns that they'll be cut off from the rest of the city.8 years ago
Lakewood Park & Ride leaves drivers confused
A KIRO 7 crew at the now-closed SR 512 Park & Ride in Lakewood saw car after car turning around early Monday morning.8 years ago
