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Crafters around Puget Sound are among thousands across the country spreading smiles by leaving small, crocheted items in random locations for people to find. Random Acts of Crocheted Kindness USA is an online community dedicated to sharing joy. From butterflies and flowers to smiling dumplings and mini Pop-Tarts, the...

Public health officials in Washington state are sounding alarms about the potential for “toilet rats” after historic flooding earlier this month displaced numerous rodents. A Facebook advisory from the Seattle and King County public health department highlighted the risks posed by floodwaters that can sweep rodents...

SEATTLE — A 30-year-old Seattle man is accused of making violent threats against a local synagogue earlier this month. On Dec. 12, around 9:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of threats against a religious institution in the 1500 block of East Pike Street. The suspect had made phone calls to the synagogue,...

Seattle-area rents declined a smidge year over year in November, aligning the region with the national rental cooldown. Here's the impact.

After deeply examining Seattle Public Schools’ longitudinal data across multiple measures including academic performance, discipline, and attendance, educators and education advocates say it became clear that previous initiatives had done little to transform the educational experiences, access, or attainment for...

A Seattle man who fatally shot a woman in Auburn in 2023 has pleaded guilty to murder and faces up to 26 years in prison. On Dec. 11, Marketha McCoy, 24, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. This charge stems from a June 28, 2023, incident where McCoy is accused of fatally shooting Kayshia B. Hardiman, 37.

A second man pleaded guilty Friday to a scheme that sold more than $4.5 million in stolen goods on Amazon or eBay, after his co-conspirator previously pleaded guilty in September.

Barnes & Noble announced it will open a new flagship store in downtown Seattle as part of a massive expansion effort that will open 60 new locations across the U.S. in 2026. The new Seattle location will be at 520 Pike Street and will be the first downtown Barnes & Noble store since the Pacific Place location closed...

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a 28-year-old woman was arrested on Monday night after allegedly assaulting an officer and multiple troopers.

Stevens Pass has added two new Avalanche Rescue dogs to its team, Honey and Jazz.