Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the Ballard neighborhood Thursday evening. Police said the incident occurred near Northwest 62nd Street and 28th Avenue Northwest. The department first posted on X at 6:04 p.m., writing: “Seattle police are investigating an officer-involved...
Grandma’s strength, selflessness have changed two lives | Unsung Hero
Seattle’s Child is proud to partner with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families Strengthening Families Washington to honor outstanding caregivers doing important work on behalf of children. Throughout February, we’ll introduce you to Unsung Heroes from around the state. Enjoy their stories. Angela...
Detectives say Rainier Beach students were targeted in fatal bus stop shooting
Officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after students had been dismissed from school for the day.
Former Seattle Seahawk to attend local middle school event
Hall of Famer and former Seahawk will join hundreds of students at a Federal Way middle school for National No One Eats Alone Day.
Semi Rollover Full of Candy Turns SR-18 Into a Sticky Situation
Early this morning, westbound SR 18 near SR 516 was Extra Sticky
Seattle Children’s babies transformed into Valentine’s Day ‘Sweethearts’
SEATTLE — The Seattle Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) shared photos of an annual tradition that brings joy to families. The NICU team celebrated each baby's first Valentine's Day with special costumes. The precious babies were dressed as a Sweethearts candy box, including a heart-shaped center and a...
University of Washington identifies 8 new bee species in Washington
SEATTLE - University of Washington researchers have identified eight bee species never before recorded in Washington state while studying pollinators in Chelan County. Autumn Maust, a UW research scientist, discovered the species while examining how climate change and wildfires affect native bee populations....
Acclaimed Kitsap pizza maker donates 80 pies to local organizations
All pies on Sourdough Willy. Will Grant, Kitsap’s internationally acclaimed pizza maker, made and donated 80 pizzas to local organizations Feb. 9-10 to celebrate National Pizza Day. About 235 people at Mary’s Place, an emergency shelter for women and families in Seattle, and about 80 people at the Salvation...
Jackson County Jail log, Feb. 11: Kidnapping, arson
Arson: James William Avery, 31, of the 9100 block of 45th Avenue Southwest, Seattle. Medford police arrested Avery Monday on a charge of second-degree arson. Avery was lodged in the Jackson County Jail and released on his own recognizance. Failure to appear: David Allen Frasure, 37, of the 500 block...
3 Washington restaurants land on Yelp’s top 100 list. Which ones made the cut?
With so many restaurants across Washington state, it can be difficult to choose where to eat. Fortunately, Yelp is here to help you decide where to dine. The popular review website recently released its list of the top 100 U.S. restaurants in 2026 — including three spots in Washington state. “Across the U.S., chefs...
