Seattle CEO Dan Price enters plea in assault, reckless driving case
The Seattle CEO who rose to national fame by boosting his average employees’ salaries nearly 50% pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to misdemeanor assault and reckless driving charges.5 years ago
Shots fired inside Cheesecake Factory near Southcenter Mall
Police responded to a reported shooting at a Cheesecake Factory restaurant near Southcenter Mall in Tukwila on Tuesday evening.5 years ago
WTSC: Traffic deaths in Washington reach 20-year high
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission is sounding the alarm after road deaths in the state reached a 20-year high in 2021, with 663 fatalities.5 years ago
Seattle police investigating 10 incidents of shots fired over holiday weekend
Seattle police are investigating 10 separate incidents involving gunfire that occurred over the Memorial Day weekend, including two separate shootings that left two men injured.5 years ago
Suspect arrested after threat prompts lockdown at Blaine schools
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of threats that prompted a lockdown at schools in the Blaine School District.5 years ago
Pierce County adopts safe parking pilot program
The Pierce County Council adopted a plan to help end homelessness in the county on Tuesday, setting parking regulations for long-term parking.5 years ago
Seattle City Council passes ordinance offering incentives for hard-to-fill jobs, including police
The Seattle City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance in a 6-3 vote that will allow departments to offer relocation assistance to new hires for hard-to-fill jobs, including police officers.5 years ago
Pierce County deputies investigating death of 11-year-old
Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies said they were investigating the death of an 11-year-old girl in Midland, WA.5 years ago
Sunny skies, warm temperatures forecast for western Washington this weekend
Sunny skies and warm temperatures are forecast for much of western Washington, with some areas expected to reach temps in the 70s.5 years ago
Point Defiance outer loop closes to cars due to instability
Metro Parks Tacoma closed the outer loop of Five Mile Drive in Point Defiance Park in Tacoma on Thursday afternoon, days after announcing the change.5 years ago
Pedestrian struck, injured by Link light rail train in south Seattle
A pedestrian was struck and injured by a Link light rail train Wednesday afternoon in south Seattle.5 years ago
9-year-old boy shot by younger brother in Federal Way
A 9-year-old boy was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after being shot by his younger brother in Federal Way.5 years ago
35 Marysville teachers receive layoff notices after voters reject levy extensions
Thirty-five teachers in the Marysville School District received layoff notices last week, after voters rejected levy measures that would have funded 14-18% of the district’s overall budget.5 years ago
Car thefts are on the rise in the region
In Seattle, there have been 2,075 vehicle thefts already this year. Seattle police reported that approximately 86% of stolen cars are recovered.5 years ago
Pierce County deputy shoots suspect near Frederickson
A deputy shot and injured a man near Fredrickson Thursday morning.5 years ago
Seattle waterfront work won’t be done until 2025
After a five-month drivers’ strike, concrete is flowing again in the sprawling project to build a new boulevard and waterfront promenade.5 years ago
Encampment sweep planned for Woodland Park
The City of Seattle is continuing homeless encampment sweeps throughout the city. The latest is scheduled for Tuesday morning at Woodland Park.5 years ago
Seattle Public Schools settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $3 million
Seattle Public Schools has agreed to pay $3,000,000 to a student who says she was sexually abused by a former coach and instructional assistant of Ballard High School.5 years ago
Alaska Airlines pilots to conduct strike-authorization vote starting Monday
The pilot union’s leaders at Alaska Airlines unanimously voted to conduct a strike-authorization ballot among their pilots.5 years ago
Rolling shootout in Tacoma ends with crash, one injury
Tacoma police are investigating a shootout between two cars that resulted in a crash and one injury.5 years ago
Speaker Pelosi makes first visit to South Sound to speak about infrastructure, future projects
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Western Washington on Wednesday.5 years ago
Cruise passengers claim Carnival mishandled COVID outbreak
Carnival Cruise passengers describe a lack of concern for mitigating an on-board COVID outbreak.5 years ago
Friday Harbor arson suspect federally charged, faces 5 to 20 years in prison
The 33-year-old suspect in the April 7 fire that caused millions of dollars in damage to Friday Harbor businesses has been federally charged on Monday.5 years ago
