Violent crimes in Seattle reach ‘14-year high’ in 2021, according to report from SPD
The Seattle Police Department released its annual crime report for 2021 on Friday, detailing increases in rates of crimes across all major categories.5 years ago
Washington ranks highest in the nation for pothole related web searches
Washington state ranks first in the country for Google searches related to potholes. Find out more on how to report a Seattle pothole.5 years ago
Aurora borealis makes appearance in Western Washington skies
A geomagnetic storm over the northern United States had the aurora borealis visible in parts of Washington early Thursday morning.5 years ago
Investigation sheds new light on accidental slaying of Vancouver officer at the hands of police
Off-duty Vancouver Police Officer, Donald Sahota, was shot to death Sunday by a Clark County Sheriff’s deputy, an investigation confirms.5 years ago
Former Seattle mayoral candidate among new hires in Mayor Harrell’s cabinet
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced three new leadership positions this week, including former Seattle mayoral candidate and state representative Jessyn Farrell.5 years ago
Local health officer: Transition from pandemic to endemic won’t be like a ‘light switch’
COVID cases are dropping in Snohomish County and in much of Western Washington, but it may be too early to say we're moving to an endemic stage.5 years ago
Fourth Echo Glen inmate arrested as county files felony charges stemming from escape
Law enforcement in Kent has apprehended the fourth out of five escaped inmates from Snoqualmie's Echo Glen Children's Center.5 years ago
Washington Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against a COVID testing company that had 13 locations in Washington over invalid and false test results.5 years ago
Puyallup bomb squad helps man dispose of old ‘railroad torpedo’ explosive
A Puyallup bomb squad was called to the home of a man asking for assistance in disposing of an old railroad explosive device.5 years ago
Gee Scott interviews NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon
On episode five of “Leaving a Legacy,” Gee Scott interviews NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon, who has no plans to slow down at the age of 65.5 years ago
State reopens COVID test portal with more free at-home tests available
The state site for Washington residents to order free COVID-19 at-home tests now has more available. The tests are expected to go quickly.5 years ago
Chance of light snow in Seattle-area on Tuesday and Wednesday
Seattle-area temperatures are expected to drop this week, and with that will come a chance for light snow on Tuesday and Wednesday.5 years ago
Seattle rabbi says he was target of anti-Semitic graffiti
Graffiti bearing an anti-Semitic message was spray-painted on a building near the Seattle office for a Jewish community organization.5 years ago
Rural broadband development ‘moving forward,’ says Washington state USDA director
Washington's rural counties are the target of newly announced USDA funding programs aimed at improving the state's broadband infrastructure.5 years ago
State lawmaker hopes to address concerns over ‘dangerous’ conditions for tow truck drivers
State Sen. Jeff Wilson is hoping to address concerns from tow truck drivers with a pair of bills this legislative session.5 years ago
Washington residents can soon pick up free N95 masks
Washington state residents won't have to wait too much longer to pick up free N95 masks. They will be available at some local pharmacies.5 years ago
Tacoma listener tells Legislature to ‘let police do their jobs’ after his camper was stolen
A listener in Tacoma had his camper stolen from his yard, but was told by police that he would need to contact the Legislature to sort it out.5 years ago
Former Washington AG: Supreme Court is losing one of its last moderate justices
Former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna reflects on the legacy of departing Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.5 years ago
UW Virologist: ‘Every chance’ omicron sub-variant precipitates ‘endemic state’ of COVID
The UW virology department's Dr. Keith Jerome is optimistic that the emergence of a sub-variant of omicron indicates a trend out of the pandemic.5 years ago
Competing proposals for catalytic converter theft crackdown up for Thursday vote
Competing proposals from Democrats and Republicans to crack down on catalytic converter thefts are set for committee votes on Jan. 27.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee approves 18-month delay on long-term care tax
Gov. Jay Inslee approved the Legislature's delay of the long-term care payroll tax following the state Senate's vote to delay its implementation Jan. 26.5 years ago
Three of five teens who escaped from youth detention center have been found
Five inmates reportedly escaped from the Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie on Wednesday. Three have since been found; two remain outstanding.5 years ago
Seattle police investigate series of assaults, robberies in University District
Three violent crimes and two failed carjackings were reported in Seattle's University District in one night. Police are investigating a possible connection.5 years ago
