FOURTH OF JULY: Fireworks blamed for multiple fires; traffic detours for fireworks-watchers
9:15 PM: That corner of 34th/Barton is just one of several where Seattle Fire crews have had to put out fires blamed on people throwing fireworks out of car windows or moon roofs and driving away. The photos are from Arlene, who was passing through when she saw this burning shrub:
A dozen people displaced after Everett duplex catches on fire
Twelve people were forced from their homes early Sunday morning when a duplex in Everett caught on fire.
A Home-Invasion Crew Member Got 25 Years After Posing a Police Officer
A Washington home-invasion case that included an attempted burglary on Mercer Island has ended with a 25-year federal prison sentence for one crew member. Christopher Joseph Johnson, 24, was sentenced June 30 in U.S. District Court in Seattle for racketeering and conspiracy to commit RICO, according to the U.S. Attorne
9 Washington Sushi Bars Locals Say Are Worth Every Penny
A great meal does not always need to be the cheapest thing on the itinerary. Sometimes paying a bit more makes sense when the experience feels thoughtful, steady, and memorable from the first course to the last. These sushi bars in Washington make that argument beautifully. You are paying for...
Heading out for the Fourth? Watch for these road closures in western WA
Drivers should plan ahead for several road closures on WA interstates this holiday weekend.
Seattle considers removing Highway 99 in South Park — or doing nothing at all
In the southern stretches of Seattle, daily commutes and neighborhood rhythms depend on a major roadway that has shaped growth for decades. Local leaders now face a pivotal choice about its future, weighing removal against preservation amid concerns over traffic flow, safety and community ties. Discussions around the S
Harborview treated 21 people with fireworks injuries– before July 4th celebrations started today
As of 11:30 a.m. today, clinicians and doctors at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle have treated 21 people with fireworks-caused injuries this week.
Search for elderly Burien man enters third day
Brian Leverentz was last seen at his home off SW Burien Street in Burien on July 1st. As of Saturday, he has not been seen or heard from for three days.
Body pulled from Union Bay near Husky Stadium
Seattle Fire crews pulled a body from Union Bay next to Husky Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Woman shot and wounded near Des Moines park
SEATTLE — A woman in her 20s was injured in a shooting near Midway Park in Des Moines on Saturday afternoon, police said. Officers were dispatched at about 2:21 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting near Midway Park in the 2100 block of 28th Avenue South, Des Moines police said.
