Fans petition to rotate Niehaus statue to ‘watch’ playoff games
The petition is gaining social media attention and signatures fast; it has grown to more than 2,300 signers in the two days since its inception.4 years ago
Using your head: Mariners fans use shoes in superstition-fueled wildcard comeback
“At that moment when you’re down 7-5 or 8-1 during the game, you’re kind of willing to do anything to change the momentum,” he told KIRO Newsradio.4 years ago
Boy accused of using Aberdeen HS TikTok to post shooting threats
Classes are set to resume in Aberdeen after they were canceled because of threats posted to one of the high school’s social media accounts.4 years ago
Edmonds high school student arrested for bringing ‘ghost gun’ to school
Edmonds Police Department (EDP) thanking the vigilance of one student who they say spoke up when they knew a fellow 15-year-old student brought a loaded gun to class at Edmonds-Woodway High School Thursday.4 years ago
Seattle encampment fires up 15% in 2022: ‘It’s tough every time’
The Seattle Fire Department has responded to 1,133 fires at encampments in 2022, not including Wednesday's fire under the Ship Canal Bridge.4 years ago
Seattle businesses help Florida residents during Hurricane Ian
Bloodworks Northwest provides blood to numerous hospitals throughout the Pacific Northwest region – and now in Florida, too.4 years ago
Sea-Tac arrivals ramp shut down, causing significant delays
The lower-level baggage-claim road at Sea-Tac Airport was closed overnight for construction work, causing some delays getting into the airport.4 years ago
Highway 2 reopens Saturday as crews stabilize neighboring hillsides
State crews are working to reopen Highway 2 by Monday, cutting hundreds of trees in an effort to repair damage from the Bolt Creek Fire.4 years ago
Body recovered from Lake Washington off the I-90 bridge
Authorities are investigating after a body was found in Lake Washington overnight Thursday.4 years ago
New data reveals which Seattle neighborhoods are hit the hardest by car theft
There were nearly one million car thefts in cities across the U.S. in 2021, and trends for 2022 show that number is only going up.4 years ago
Seattle teachers ratify new agreement with district
The Seattle teachers' strike ended Tuesday morning. The union, the Seattle Education Association (SEA), announced it had ratified a new contract with Seattle Public Schools, with more than 4,000 educators voting to confirm the new contract.4 years ago
Commuters rejoice at the West Seattle Bridge’s reopening
The West Seattle Bridge is no longer cut off from the rest of the city. It opened Saturday night after two and a half years of emergency repairs.4 years ago
2 separate Auburn hit-and-run accidents leave 2 dead
Auburn Police said it started around 8:40 p.m. when they received reports of a person walking onto Auburn Way North near 45th Street.4 years ago
Sound Transit, Amtrak narrowly dodge service interruption as rail unions reach deal
After threats of a railway strike, President Biden announced that a tentative contract agreement has been reached.4 years ago
Boo or cheer? Seahawks fans speak out on Russell Wilson’s Emerald City return
Sam Campbell spoke with lifelong Seahawks fans, who had mixed opinions on Wilson’s first re-appearance since leaving the team in March.4 years ago
Teacher strike indefinitely closes Seattle Schools
For the 50,000 students in Seattle Public Schools (SPS), summer vacation has been extended indefinitely as teachers begin their strike. Negotiations between the district and the union fell apart last month. Teachers and other staff are picketing at schools across the district with plenty of chanting, sign-waving, and rallying along the picket lines. The Seattle […]4 years ago
‘The worst day of their families’ lives:’ 9 missing Whidbey Island crash victims presumed dead
The Coast Guard has called off its search for the nine missing victims of a float plane that crashed west of Whidbey Island on Sunday afternoon.4 years ago
‘Will to live’ is key, Coast Guard says of ongoing Whidbey Island plane crash search and rescue
The U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching for the nine people unaccounted for after a float plane crashed west of Whidbey Island Sunday afternoon.4 years ago
PAX West hosts tens of thousands of fans for the ‘magnum opus of Seattle gaming’
With so many of the industry's biggest players here, the University of Washington's (UW) esports program says it brought students and staff to network.4 years ago
‘It’s very bad down here:’ Downtown Seattle hopes ‘clean team’ will improve Third Ave
The Downtown Seattle Association is unveiling a new fleet of mobile, rapid-response vehicles to keep the city streets clean.4 years ago
Bystanders stop two separate attempted child kidnappings
Two separate kidnappings were narrowly avoided on Tuesday in under two hours when bystanders intervened, Seattle police said in a press release.4 years ago