What newcomers should know about life in Seattle
Thousands are moving to Seattle — chasing a dream fueled by tech jobs, mountain views, and sun-soaked summers that turn newcomers into lifers — but all that hype comes with a lot of questions. Why it matters: With Seattle's population and cost of living hitting record highs, the...
’70s Music Legend, 81, Is Still ‘Quite the Showman,’ Leaves Fans Stunned With ‘Amazing’...
Fans are 'saying thanks and goodbye' to the singer after 'half a century of great music.'
Brush fire quickly contained along Pacific Highway South in Kent
Firefighters from Puget Sound Fire swiftly responded to a 100-by-200-foot brush fire in the 25100 block of Pacific Highway South in Kent on Saturday, July 12, 2025, extinguishing the flames within an hour. Crews arrived on scene shortly after the fire was reported and began containment efforts to prevent the...
Moderate heat risk forecast for Tacoma area. How long will it last?
A moderate heat risk for Tacoma and the greater Seattle metropolitan area began Saturday and was expected to continue over the next several days during a warming and dry period, according to the National Weather Service. “A slow warming trend will continue through the beginning of the week, with temperatures peaking...
Labor Dispute Halts Trash Collection in Sammamish, Republic Services to Double Up on Next...
Residents and businesses in the City face disruption in their trash collection routine due to an ongoing labor dispute affecting Republic Services. According to the city's announcement made last Thursday, the dispute has led to a work stoppage, with services grinding to a temporary halt for most customers except...
Western Washington braces for more heat amid severe drought conditions
SEATTLE — Western Washington is experiencing a return of hot summer temperatures, with highs reaching 90 degrees in some areas over the weekend. Another wave of heat is anticipated later this week, coinciding with a forecast of minimal rain over the next seven days, a typical pattern for this time of year.
Seattle breathes live into downtown with cleanup, block party during Day of Service
SEATTLE — As the sun shone down on Seattle and the temperature hovered around 80 degrees, volunteers and visitors jammed the streets to try and change the past and present a glimpse of the future. As part of the “One Seattle” Day of Service, Seattle’s Mayor Bruce Harrell appeared...
Fast food restaurant surveillance camera used to identify homicide and arson suspect
The 25-year-old man was brought before a judge in connection with a house fire where a 72-year-old woman died on June 4.
America’s Longest Railroad Tunnel Is A Pacific Northwest Gem Hidden Within Scenic Hiking Trails...
Drive 60 miles east from Everett, Washington, on U.S. Highway 2 and you'll reach the treacherous Stevens Pass in the magnificent Cascades. While the mountain road is known for heavy snowfall and separating Puget Sound from central Washington, it's also the site of two feats of engineering, the Cascade Tunnels. Like...
Washington Task Force-1 heads to Texas for flood rescue operations
SEATTLE - Washington Task Force-1 (WA-TF1), a National FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team, has been activated to assist with search and rescue operations in Texas following severe flooding across the state. The death toll from the disaster is nearing 130 and rising. A four-person team, consisting of a three-person...