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Seattle, WA. — Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies arrested 17 individuals, seized 12 firearms, and returned two out-of-state fugitives during a coordinated public safety initiative conducted ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle. The operation, known as Operation Red Card, was carried out from May

SEATTLE — King County Council members unanimously approved a sweeping set of ethics reforms Tuesday aimed at preventing county employees from using their positions to benefit relatives or people with whom they have personal relationships. The legislation was introduced after an investigation found a county program mana

Seattle leaders confirmed the shooting at the Seattle Center on Sunday, which killed three people and wounded at least four, was gang-related. Citizen journalist Steve Hickey, known as @PhotogSteve81 on multiple social media platforms, told “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio that when Seattle officials used the w

Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were in Auburn and Renton performing an enforcement operation this past weekend on July 26. According to the Auburn Police Department (APD), local police officers were not involved in the operation or notified about the presence of agents in advance. APD...

A 40-year-old Kent man allegedly fatally shot a 41-year-old Kent man during a disturbance at a family gathering Sunday, July 26 in the 900 block of East Cherry Hill Street of Scenic Hill, just east of downtown. At approximately 1:47 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting, according to...

The Washington State Climate Office predicts warmer-than-normal temperatures will continue into the fall and experts said there is a lot state leaders can do to help residents find relief and save lives. Spokane and King County already have heat action plans in place, including earlier emergency responses, expanded coo

One of the Seattle area’s most celebrated pizzerias is officially joining the neighborhood. On Sunday, August 2, Stevie’s Famous Pizza will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location at 6000 Phinney Ave. N., taking over the former Zeek’s Pizza space and giving the iconic big blue building on the corner a comple

When mourning doves won’t leave your lawn in Washington, it usually means your yard offers exactly what these peaceful birds need every day. Whether you live near Seattle, Spokane, Yakima, Vancouver, or in one of the state’s many rural communities, you may notice the same pair quietly walking across your grass every mo

The Ballard clothing store September is closing its location at 5410 22nd Ave NW. September posted a sign on the door saying its last day open will be July 30. “Ballard, thank you for 10 years,” the sign reads. Earlier this year, September owner Gillian Palmer launched a Kickstarter...

SEATTLE — Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera says city leaders need to take more aggressive action against gun violence following three major shootings in four days, including Sunday’s deadly gunfire at the Bite of Seattle. “Hopes and prayers are important. But what’s more important is action,” Rivera told...