Major Highway Projects to Affect Travel in Fall City, Duvall and Monroe
Travelers in parts of the Snoqualmie Valley should prepare for multiple road projects that will bring closures, lane restrictions and delays over the coming weeks. The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced work affecting major routes through Fall City, Duvall and Monroe. State Route 203 between Mo
We now know how many visitors Seattle had during the World Cup
Now that Seattle is done hosting World Cup games, people are starting to ask:Was it worth the $120 million spent by state and local governments to get ready?That may take months to answer, but in the meantime, data is starting to trickle in.
KCRHA claims Seattle and county owe it millions
The embattled King County Regional Homelessness Authority claims it is owed $8 million from Seattle and the county, despite an audit of the agency revealing $13 million in unaccounted-for public spending.
Green Lake Wading Pool Divides Washington Residents: ‘That Pool Built Our Immune System’
Green Lake Park has become the latest talking point among Seattle residents after a Reddit post sparked a lively debate over one of its popular wading pools. While some commenters described it as a beloved summertime spot and even a childhood rite of passage that “built our immune system,” others focused on a nearby ho
Outreach groups respond to the reported relocation cycle of Ballard’s homeless population
SEATTLE — As people voice concerns about an encampment in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, outreach groups are detailing their efforts and fighting back against encampment removals. The outreach group We Heart Seattle said it checks on the people in an encampment of at least 20 people weekly to offer water,...
Have you seen Kathy? Silver Alert issued for missing vulnerable adult last seen in...
Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding Kathy Woodward, a missing vulnerable adult who was last seen Thursday, July 9 in Kent. Woodward, 60, was last seen off 35th Place South at approximately Noon, heading in an unknown direction, according to the Kent Police Department. Police said her...
WA’s local produce saves shoppers from national Cyclospora scare
SEATTLE - A massive surge in Cyclospora cases throughout the U.S. is drawing intense national scrutiny. The foodborne parasite, which causes severe gastrointestinal illness, including watery diarrhea, has heavily impacted several eastern and midwestern states. "This is really unusual for the United States," said Sara L
Man pleads guilty in June 2025 crash off Edmonds ferry dock that killed 2
EDMONDS, Wash. — The man accused of driving off the Edmonds ferry dock and killing two people while attempting to flee police last June pleaded guilty in court Wednesday afternoon. William Russell-Leonard fled from two attempted traffic stops before driving off the ferry dock and plunging into the water...
Belltown’s ‘Darth Vader’ Tower Hits Clearance Rack in Downtown Fire Sale
Seattle's Fourth & Blanchard tower, the 25-story glass-and-steel slab locals know as the "Darth Vader" building, has hit the market, becoming the latest downtown office high-rise to be shopped as owners reshuffle their portfolios. The Belltown tower, long associated with Martin Selig Real Estate, was picked up at a cou
Metro bus shooting suspect faces life in prison as three-strike offender
A Seattle man charged with shooting a passenger on a King County Metro bus could face life in prison as a three-strike offender. Rashad Mackey, 36, is accused of firing into the bus near Fifth Avenue South and South Lander Street on July 5, hitting a man in the chest. At last check, the victim was in critical condition

















