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Seattle’s Colman Dock evacuated for suspicious package

Seattle's Colman Dock ferry terminal was evacuated Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018.
8 years ago

Neighbors file petition to oust Seattle councilmember over homeless crisis

Pushback continues against some Seattle City Council members and their approach to the homeless crisis.
8 years ago

Seattle councilmember faces full-throated anger at town hall

The anger at a town hall in Ballard became explosive when the audience was told they would not be given the opportunity to voice their opinions.
8 years ago

Seattle resets major transportation levy after high costs

The Second Avenue protected bike lane through Seattle's Belltown is getting rave reviews from cyclists who use it.
8 years ago

More than 60,000 in Seattle spend more than 90 minutes getting to work

Thousands of commuters spend 90 minutes trying to get to work in Seattle every day. These super commuters are more likely to rely on public transportation than those with shorter commutes.
8 years ago

Five gang members arrested in King County on conspiracy to commit murder

Facebook helped detectives knock down a violent gang that was getting a violent grip on south King County.
8 years ago

Bellevue police officer arrested after allegation of domestic violence assault

A Bellevue Police officer was arrested early Saturday morning after an allegation of domestic violence assault.
8 years ago

Total cost of 99 tunnel tolls is nearly a billion dollars

Seattle drivers are required to pay $200 million in tolls to cover part of the Highway 99 tunnel construction costs, but they're required to cover much more..
8 years ago

WSDOT workers hurt after semi-truck crash in Renton

Two Washington State Department of Transportation workers have minor injuries after a crash between a WSDOT truck and a semi in Renton.
8 years ago

What caused major backup on SB I-5 between Everett and Marysville

Traffic is backed up for miles on southbound I-5 after a four-car crash north of Marysville.
8 years ago

Ferry breakdown leaves some stranded for hours

People trying to get off of the San Juan Islands and back to Anacortes were stranded for hours because the Washington State Ferries vessel Yakima has been out of service since Sunday morning.
8 years ago

Protesters arrested after clergy chain themselves at site of Seattle’s new youth jail

Clergy members and others who chained themselves to steel beams at the construction site for a new youth jail in Seattle were arrested Friday morning.
8 years ago

Police: UW College Republicans assaulted by Antifa affiliate; group targeted for second day

University of Washington College Republicans have been assaulted on the UW campus two days in a row by Antifa and other protesters.
8 years ago

Good Samaritan critically injured in machete attack in Burien

Deputies said a good Samaritan is in critical condition after he was attacked with a machete by two men who were harassing a homeless man Wednesday night in Burien.
8 years ago

Tolls for SR 99 tunnel taking shape, should be decided in September

Washington's transportation officials has four toll options for Seattle's new State Route 99 tunnel, all designed to keep tolls low enough that drivers don't avoid the tunnel.
8 years ago

Clash over homeless camp sweep near Burke-Gilman Trail

The City of Seattle is kicking out people at a homeless camp near Burke-Gilman Trail in the University District.
8 years ago

Suspect arrested following hostage situation at Kirkland gas station

Police responded to a hostage situation at a 76 gas station at 11848 Northeast 85th Street in Kirkland on Sunday afternoon.
8 years ago

DOJ demands Seattle give documents related to compliance with immigration authorities

The U.S.DOJ sent letters to the City of Seattle demanding they produce documents that show whether each jurisdiction is “unlawfully restricting information sharing by its law enforcement officers with federal immigration authorities.”
8 years ago

L&I investigating Seattle tunnel workers’ complaints

The Department of Labor and Industries is now leading two investigations into workers' air quality in the confined workspace of the State Route 99 Tunnel.
8 years ago

SPD struggling to recover staffing costs from officers working special events

An audit shows when it comes to paying overtime for Seattle police to work special events in the city, taxpayers often foot most of the bill.
8 years ago

Two killed, 6 injured in wrong-way crash on SR 516

State Route 516 in Kent was closed for hours after a crash that killed two people and injured six others Monday night.
8 years ago

Seattle’s first female-only tiny house village taking shape

The tiny house village at Northwest 80th St. and 15th Ave. Northwest in Seattle's Whittier Heights neighborhood, which will serve about 20 women, is stirring up controversy.
8 years ago

Seattle Homeless ‘tent mansion’ low priority for city cleanup

The structure, complete with glass French doors connected to wooden-pallet walls, surrounding their interior furniture, can be easily seen by Seattle tourists.
8 years ago

12-hour Federal Way standoff ends with death of suspect

A 12-hour standoff in Federal Way ended with a shootout and the death of a suspect.
8 years ago