SPD: Police arrest robbery suspect while he's in the middle of another robbery
Police arrested a man suspected of robbing someone at knifepoint in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood—while he was in the middle of trying to rob someone else.
WSF internal investigation claims captain was at fault for 2022 ferry crash
An internal investigation conducted by Washington State Ferries (WSF) is blaming the captain for causing a ferry to crash at a dock last year.
WSDOT begins removal of infamous homeless encampment under I-5 Ship Canal Bridge
One of the most infamous highway homeless encampments in Washington entered its final stages of clearing out.
Man arrested after smashing window of business in downtown Seattle
Police arrested a man accused of using a pickaxe to smash the window of a business in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.
Docs: Man arrested, charged with murder after chasing down and shooting suspected car thieves
Seattle Police have arrested a man accused of chasing down suspected car thieves and shooting them, killing one.
Police arrest woman for harassing people, hitting an officer at Gas Works Park
Police arrested a woman for harassing people at Gas Works Park, and hitting a police officer in the face on Wednesday.
Seattle Audubon changes name, severing tie to slave owner
Seattle Audubon is changing its name to Birds Connect Seattle to move away from a name with a racist legacy.
Revitalization brings new energy to Pioneer Square as Seattle Mariners fans gear up for 2023 season
Thousands of Seattle Mariners fans will fill T-Mobile Park Thursday for Opening Day against the Cleveland Guardians. The baseball team hosted its annual Diamond Derby and Skills Challenge, Wednesday, to get fans excited for the new season.
Revitalization brings new energy to Pioneer Square as Seattle Mariners fans gear up for 2023 season
Thousands of Seattle Mariners fans will fill T-Mobile Park Thursday for Opening Day against the Cleveland Guardians. The baseball team hosted its annual Diamond Derby and Skills Challenge, Wednesday, to get fans excited for the new season.
Seattle PD: Man arrested for threatening to kill person with baseball bat
Police arrested a man accused of threatening to kill someone with a baseball bat in downtown Seattle.
Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Seattle police officers dragged, rammed while trying to arrest DUI suspect
Seattle Police arrested a DUI suspect who tried to evade police, and even injured some officers while attempting to escape.
Police pursuit bill moves out of committee with amendments
A police pursuit bill that would allow law enforcement to chase after suspects at a lower standard of evidence has moved forward and out of a house committee Tuesday evening.
Increasing number of Seattle firefighters reporting cases of assault, threats and slurs on the job
Seattle firefighters are experiencing hazards while responding to scenes, and those risks are not related to battling flames and smoke.
Seattle creates first-of-its-kind paid sick leave for app-based workers
The city of Seattle has created a permanent paid sick and time off benefits system for app-based workers.
Seattle, feds seek to end most oversight of city's police
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations. Seattle has overhauled virtually all aspects of its police department since DOJ investigators in 2011 found officers were too quick to use force and too often escalated encounters to the point where force was necessary.
Seattle, feds seek to end most oversight of city's police
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.
Police investigating after body found near NB I-5 off-ramp in Seattle
Seattle police are investigating after a body was found Tuesday morning near the northbound I-5 off-ramp to State Route 522/Lake City Way.
Police find rainbow fentanyl disguised in Tic Tac container during Marysville drug arrest
The Marysville Police Department is issuing a warning about the possibility of rainbow fentanyl circulating in the community after arresting a man they say had nearly 200 pills in his pocket.
King County prosecutors use new unit to crack down on theft suspects
Retail thieves are getting more organized and more aggressive. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said the criminals are preying on businesses and people, stealing items and information for a quick buck. Now the office is taking a new approach to crack down on theft in the region.