Another person shot Monday after weekend of gun violence in Seattle
Seattle police are investigating the latest in a string of shootings, after a man was injured in a Yesler Terrace homeless encampment on Monday.5 years ago
Seattle council raises street parking rates in Uptown to as much as $12 for large events
The full Seattle City Council approved a bill Monday to to raise street parking rates up to $12 an hour in Uptown, near Climate Pledge Arena.5 years ago
Detectives investigating Lake City homicide late Sunday night
Detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood on Sunday night.5 years ago
New director of CJTC: ‘Long overdue’ that community, law enforcement work together
It's been a tough time for law enforcement, but the new executive director of Washington state's Criminal Justice Training Commission is up to the challenge ahead.5 years ago
Police: 3 people dead, 5 injured in early Sunday shootings in Seattle
In a span of three hours early Sunday morning, three people were killed and five injured in a series of shootings in the downtown Seattle area.5 years ago
Health officials worried about a fifth wave in COVID cases, delta variant
Health officials warn COVID cases are sharply increasing in Washington state. Hospitals are preparing for another winter like last year.5 years ago
Seattle aims to redirect money from departed SPD officers to ‘alternative’ 911 response efforts
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a new proposal on Friday, which would implement an alternative 911 call model that caters to specialized responses.5 years ago
UW professor: Vaccine misinformation on Facebook ‘is prolonging this pandemic’
UW's Carl Bergstrom has worked to combat misinformation since the start of the pandemic, and believes that this fight is more important now than ever.5 years ago
King County health officer recommends everyone wear a mask ‘once again’
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin is again recommending that everyone -- vaccinated or not -- wear a mask in indoor, public spaces.5 years ago
Gun violence in King County continues rise to ‘crisis’ levels
A new report indicates that King County continues to see an increase in gun violence in the first half of 2021, as local leaders search for answers.5 years ago
Can children in Washington get a vaccination without parental consent?
In Washington, kids of a certain age can be in an exam room without their parents, so what are the rules on vaccination without parental consent?5 years ago
WSU football coach is unvaccinated, unable to attend Pac-12 media day
The head football coach at Washington State University will not attend Pac-12 football media day because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.5 years ago
Drivers hit by debris urge local leaders to take action before it’s too late
Victims are pleading with local leaders to find a solution to a rash of incidents involving debris thrown onto Seattle freeways before it's too late.5 years ago
Seattle hockey fans celebrate Kraken, NHL Expansion Draft
Seattle hockey fans are celebrating this week with the NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday and the NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday.5 years ago
Smoke from Washington wildfires dodges Puget Sound, ends up in New York instead
While much of the Puget Sound region has been largely untouched by the state's recent wildfires, the resulting smoke has instead made its way east.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: ‘Huge public health payoff’ if Facebook were to ban vaccine misinformation
President Biden recently said Facebook is killing people, a comment he since walked back. But if Facebook banned misinformation, would it make a difference?5 years ago
State leaders ‘deeply disappointed’ by decision to extend US/Canada border closure
The United States is extending a ban on non-essential travel across the border from Canada into the U.S. until at least Aug. 21.5 years ago
Crews clear homeless camps by I-90 Thursday after more vehicles hit by debris
Two homeless camps along I-90 in Seattle are being cleared Thursday following the latest incidents involving debris thrown at vehicles.5 years ago
Bellevue appoints interim police chief with Steve Mylett leaving for new job in August
With Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett leaving for a new job in Akron, Ohio, in August, the city has appointed Wendell Shirley as interim chief.5 years ago
With fires ‘smashing records,’ state closes DNR lands in Eastern Washington
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all recreational and public access to DNR-managed lands in Eastern Washington.5 years ago
Washington’s military-focused vaccine lottery holds first drawing Tuesday
Washington state's "Shot of a Lifetime" vaccine lottery has ended, but the military-focused vaccine lottery has its first drawing Tuesday.5 years ago
‘Good news’ for Puget Sound smoke forecast despite ongoing wildfires
While several wildfires continue to burn east of the Cascades, the Puget Sound region is expected to avoid much in the way of smoke.5 years ago
Review opened after complaints over dispatcher in 911 call from Richard Sherman’s wife
The King County Sheriff's Office has opened a review into the conduct of a 911 dispatcher during a call placed by Richard Sherman's wife last week.5 years ago
