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Seattle Police Investigate Shooting Near I-5; Multiple Suspects Detained

Seattle police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Interstate 5 and Corson Avenue South on Thursday. According to a statement from the...

Mayor Harrell Signs Seattle’s 2026 Budget Into Law, Marking First Unanimous Approval Since 2013

Seattle, WA — Mayor Bruce Harrell has officially signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law, finalizing an $8.9 billion spending plan that...

Pine Street Closed Between 4th and 5th Avenues; SDOT Advises Drivers to Use Alternate Routes

Seattle, WA — The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced that Pine Street is currently closed between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, urging drivers...

Washington Faces Wealth Exodus as Tax Policies Push High Earners Out

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state, long celebrated as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurial success, is confronting a growing concern: a steady outflow of...

Washington Faces Wealth Exodus as High-Earners Depart for Low-Tax States

Olympia, Wash. — Washington is experiencing a concerning outflow of wealthy residents and high-earning professionals, raising questions about the long-term stability of the state’s...

Seattle Drivers Face $240+ Fines for Using Phones at Red Lights

Seattle drivers are being reminded that checking a phone while stopped at a red light can lead to a fine of more than $240...

Seattle Police Share Playful Throwback: “Holiday Shopping Tips From 1950s Seattle”

SEATTLE, WA — With the holiday season fast approaching, the Seattle Police Department embraced nostalgia and humor this week by sharing a fictional throwback...

Seattle Encourages Residents to Shop Small This Holiday Season

Seattle, WA — As the holiday season approaches, the City of Seattle is encouraging residents to support local shops and restaurants for Small Business...

Seattle Fire Department Conducting Live-Fire Training in Wallingford Nov. 24–25

Seattle, WA — The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is conducting live-fire training exercises this weekend at a vacant home located at 3502 Meridian Ave....

Detectives Arrest Teen in Ballard Bridge Graffiti and Assault Case

Seattle, WA — Seattle police detectives have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with a graffiti incident and the assault of an 80-year-old man...

Historic November Snowstorm Remembered 40 Years Later

Seattle, WA — November 22, 2025 Seattle residents and weather enthusiasts are looking back today at one of the most powerful early-season snowstorms in the...

Man Arrested With Fentanyl After Eluding Police in Stolen Truck

Seattle police arrested a 31-year-old convicted felon Tuesday afternoon after he led officers on a dangerous pursuit in a stolen truck and was later...

SR 99 Tunnel in Seattle Closed in Both Directions Following Power Outage

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced the full closure of the SR 99 tunnel in Seattle after a power outage impacted...

Seattle Ranked Among Top 50 Travel Destinations Worldwide by Travel + Leisure

SEATTLE — Seattle has earned a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of the Top 50 places to visit worldwide, highlighting the city...

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