Unseeded Washington wins first men’s soccer title on overtime goal
The title was Washington’s first national championship.
Young kids make up less of the Seattle area population
The share of young children in the Seattle metro area has fallen over the past two decades, mirroring a national decline, census data shows. Why it matters: The child population trend can reflect cities' ability to attract, retain and support families. But larger nationwide factors are also at play, including...
SPD Paid for New Executive to Stay at Four-Star Hotel for a Month; Unclear...
1. The Seattle Police Department spent more than $6,300 on a month-long stay at the four-star Arctic Club Hotel in downtown Seattle for Lee Hunt, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’ Executive Director of Crime and Community Harm Reduction, after Barnes appointed him to the newly created position earlier this year....
People keep moving to Seattle. What are they thinking?
Despite challenges, Seattle is still on many people's radar, attracting thousands of newcomers every year.
Bellevue Police Officer survives ambush at transit center, suspect shot
BELLEVUE—A Bellevue police officer was seriously injured Friday, December 12, after being stabbed by a man who prosecutors say made a bogus 911 call to lure officers to the scene. King County prosecutors on Monday charged 38-year-old Mohamed Morray Bangura with first-degree assault and second-degree assault, both...
Thousands in WA without power
Strong wind and heavy rain have thousands of people without power. Good Day Seattle has live team coverage.
Harger: The war on straws (plastic v. paper) is pure Seattle theater
I was working on an investigative piece in North Seattle (that report airs Thursday morning, by the way), but I got thirsty and decided to stop by a convenience store for a Coke Zero. I had forgotten the freedom we enjoy in the suburbs. I fill the cup. I put...
Boeing donates $500,000 to support flooding recovery in Puget Sound
SEATTLE—Boeing is donating $500,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of severe flooding in the Puget Sound area. Funding will go to the following organizations supporting recovery and relief efforts:. $250,000 for the American Red Cross Northwest Region. $250,000 for...
Bellevue Council Considers Emergency Rules to Limit Development in Old Bellevue
The Bellevue City Council discussed a proposed emergency ordinance Tuesday night that would temporarily restrict redevelopment along a portion of Main Street in the Old Bellevue neighborhood. The proposed Interim Official Control would apply to properties located between 100th Avenue NE and Bellevue Way. The...
Over 4,000 customers without power in Seattle
More than 4,000 customers are without power in Seattle. As of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, 4,135 are without power in North Seattle, as shown on Seattle City Light’s outage map. Earlier during the day, 16,146 customers were without power. The power outage is due to an equipment failure, Seattle City...
