Morning Commute Meltdown As SR 99 Tunnel Slams Shut Under Downtown Seattle
The Wednesday morning commute through downtown Seattle went sideways in a hurry as the SR 99 tunnel was suddenly closed in both directions for emergency maintenance. Crews moved in quickly to seal off the roughly two-mile underground route so technicians could inspect and address an immediate problem, and officials...
King County Metro bus collides with 7 vehicles along 5 blocks
A King County Metro bus collided with seven vehicles along five blocks in Seattle Wednesday morning. The bus driver had a medical emergency, the Seattle Police Department told KIRO Newsradio. The incident started near 80th Street and Greenwood Avenue North, where the bus careened downhill, hitting vehicle after...
Woman detained on UW’s Greek Row identified as subject of federal warrant, officials say
SEATTLE — A woman taken into custody near the University District was detained on a federal warrant, not for immigration enforcement, according to statements from city and university officials. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said her office has been closely monitoring the situation after reports circulated about a woman...
Heroic Animal Helpers event for tweens at Lynnwood PAWS Feb. 22
Local animal nonprofit PAWS will be hosting an interactive class about the connections between humans and animals Feb. 22 from 4-5:30 p.m. The program,...
Cougar attacks mountain bikers on Washington trail
At least one cougar stalked and then attacked a group of five mountain bikers on a trail in Washington Saturday, injuring one cyclist, wildlife...
Tacoma police release sketch of Point Defiance stabbing suspect
Police say a woman was pinned down and stabbed on a marked trail of the 5-Mile Drive at Point Defiance Park on February...
Cougar attacks 5 cyclists in Washington
A cougar attacked a group of five cyclists on a trail in Washington on Saturday afternoon, sending a woman to the...
Washington brothers, ages 12 and 13, charged in wild carjacking and chase
Two brothers, ages 12 and 13, have been charged in King County Juvenile Court with theft and robbery after a carjacking and wild...
Side hustles get big: Tacoma’s Side Piece Kitchen finds success with authentic advertising
When Side Piece Kitchen owners Hailey and Dante Hernandez opened the doors for their brick-and-mortar location back in October 2023, Hailey wasn’t sure...
Cozy, gray and damp Sunday for Seattle
Grab a cozy sweatshirt and a hot cup of coffee: it'll be a quintessential Seattle day with gray skies and occasional light showers. Sunshine...
