Woman’s Heart Sinks After Seeing Her Cat Fall From 11-Story Apartment Deck In Seattle
Cats are famous for their endless curiosity, always on the lookout for new places to explore and adventures to chase. But that same curiosity can sometimes put them in risky, even life-threatening situations. This is the story of Mr. Banks, a determined and resilient cat from Seattle, whose adventurous spirit...
‘Bouts of negative activity’ lead to temporary closure of 3 Seattle parks
SEATTLE — The city of Seattle has fenced off and temporarily closed three parks, citing safety concerns. Lake City Mini Park, Seven Hills Park, and a pavilion within Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park were shut down on Aug. 28, with the closure expected to last 60 days. "We recognize that...
Seattle Ranked Among America’s Worst for Crime
Seattle has cemented its reputation as one of America’s most dangerous big cities, with one of the highest property crime rates in the nation. This is on the heels of the revelation that Washington state as a whole is going from bad to worse, even as the rest of the country turns the corner on violent crime.
Gun, key fobs, stolen driver’s licenses land 2 men behind bars after Seattle foot-chase
SEATTLE — Two 18-year-old men found with car-stealing gadgets "fit for a Hollywood movie" were arrested Sunday in Pioneer Square, according to Seattle police. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) said officers were flagged down by a person on Sunday at about 1:35 a.m. who reported their Dodge Charger had a broken...
Seattleites face new hurdles to get COVID shots
The future of COVID vaccinations in the Seattle area is murky as new federal limits sow uncertainty over cost and eligibility. Why it matters: Obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine shot may require some extra lifting this fall. Driving the news: Providers don't yet have the 2025-26 vaccine supplies and local access...
Report of gunfire near Renton’s Hazen High prompts brief school lockout
Because of the incident’s proximity to Hazen High School, the campus was briefly placed in lockout as a precaution.
Surveillance video shows altercation, shootout between two groups aboard Mill Creek bus
MILL CREEK, Wash. — New surveillance video is providing a closer look at a shootout that happened aboard a public bus in Snohomish County. The shooting happened on Aug. 16 near the Mill Creek Safeway at around 5 p.m. Witnesses reported that a fight broke out between a man and a group of juveniles, escalating to a...
Burien Police, K9 Axil arrest man wanted on felony and DUI warrants
A man wanted on felony and misdemeanor warrants was arrested in Burien last week after deputies and a K9 team tracked him down following an attempted escape. According to a social media post by the Burien Police Department, a deputy recognized the suspect during a business contact at a local gas station.
Renton, WA detectives seek tips in deadly 2024 drive-by shooting
RENTON, Wash. - Tuesday marks one year since Merly Herrera-Moreno was killed in a drive-by shooting in Renton. Detectives need your help solving her murder. Around 2 a.m. on September 2, 2024, in the 600 block of Shelton Avenue Northeast, Merly was shot. Investigators say Merly was being driven to...
Seattle Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Suspect Accused of Child Exploitation Crimes
The Seattle Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit is actively seeking help from the public to locate a suspect wanted on a felony warrant. Beau Nathan Saperstein, a 40-year-old man described as having brown hair, blue eyes, and a noticeable tattoo under his right eye, has been identified as the...