Washington State Patrol asking drivers to slow down after 28 crashes in a day
The Washington State Patrol is urging drivers to slow down after several crashes that happened last week.3 years ago
Suspect arrested after strangling Bellevue officer, stealing police car
A Bellevue Police officer is at home recovering after being strangled by a burglary suspect early Saturday morning.3 years ago
Mayor Harrell announces vision for Seattle’s newest public safety department
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced an increase in the budget for the upcoming CARE department – the city’s new public safety initiative, Thursday morning.3 years ago
‘Roll up your windows’: Overturned fish truck causes stinky mess on I-5 in Marysville
All lanes of northbound I-5 through Marysville just south of SR 531 were blocked after a fish truck overturned, leaving a mess of smashed fish behind.3 years ago
UW Medicine researcher explains new vaccine in the works to prevent opioid overdoses
The fentanyl crisis is reaching and accelerating in every community. People are dying and families are being ripped apart.3 years ago
Rivalry football game between Gig Harbor and Peninsula High Schools turns dangerously violent
A rivalry football game between Gig Harbor and Peninsula High Schools turned dangerously violent Friday night when a late hit - a bodyslam and a punch landed Gig Harbor’s quarterback in the hospital with a broken jaw and displaced teeth.3 years ago
Tacoma neighbors voice frustrations over 80 person street racing event
A quiet Saturday evening turned chaotic in a north Tacoma neighborhood. Residents are still trying to make sense of the sudden “flash mob” street race3 years ago
‘The worst it’s ever been’: Vashon residents voice frustrations with troubled ferry route
State legislators are probably going to get an earful from Vashon Island residents about the major issues many of them see on their ferry route3 years ago
Woman viciously attacked at Normandy Park gas station
A convenience store worker in Normandy Park was viciously attacked during a robbery Friday night and police are still looking for all six suspects involved.3 years ago
Thieves drive stolen vehicle into Redmond pot shop; At least 30 armed pot shop robberies in 2023
Thieves smash their way into a Redmond pot shop overnight and not for the first time. It is at least the second smash-and-grab pot shop robbery in this area in just three days.3 years ago
Seattle weekend pickleball tournament part of ‘Downtown Activation Plan’
Seattle hosted a downtown pickleball tournament at Taylor and 5th Avenue as part of Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan on Saturday and Sunday.3 years ago
Police response took 50 minutes as Wing Luke Museum vandalized
A Seattle community is outraged after it took police over 50 minutes to respond while a man vandalized the Wing Luke Museum in the International District.3 years ago
Active shooter drills can have lasting effects students’ mental health
Earthquakes, fires, and active shooters are all scenarios schools train for every year. But the latter is unlike any other because an active shooter drill can have lasting effects on the mental health of students.3 years ago
Frustrations continue with hours-long delays as Edmonds-Kingston ferry undergoes repairs
The Edmonds-Kingston route has one less ferry, and that means more backups and headaches.3 years ago
SPS responds to parents’ questions about dangerous weapons at school
As students get underway with a new school year, some parents at Seattle Public Schools still have questions about the consequences of bringing dangerous weapons on campus.3 years ago
Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz steps down from the coffee chain’s board
Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz is stepping down from the company’s board of directors, the coffee chain announced.3 years ago
‘If you decide to hate on me, good on ya,’ says Clover Park School Board member facing allegations
A Clover Park School Board member is pushing back on misconduct claims.3 years ago
Teens get scammed online more than the elderly, says new study
Teens are seen as the savviest of internet operators. However, a new study says they are getting scammed at a higher rate than the elderly.3 years ago
7 current and former UW rowers earn medals at World Rowing Championships
Seven current and former University of Washington rowers earned medals at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia this past week, said the UW in a news release.3 years ago
Political consultant weighs in on growing Washington governor’s race
It’s no surprise the number of candidates so far is in the double digits. It’s because Governor Jay Inslee isn’t running.3 years ago
Chehalis Police uncover drugs at Green Hill Juvenile Detention Facility
A search warrant at the Green Hill Juvenile Detention Facility in Chehalis uncovered stashes of drugs and weapons on Thursday.3 years ago
Kamiak High School student shot at Everett bus stop dies from injuries
A teenager has died after he was shot multiple times while waiting at an Everett bus stop Friday morning.3 years ago
Planned Seattle lot for homeless RVs could end up as pickleball complex instead
A lot where a free-safe parking area for the homeless was scheduled to be built could be converted into pickleball courts instead.3 years ago