Seafair weekend is here — but so are a lot more events around the...
July is coming to a close, and that means that the countdown is on to get all those things on your summer bucket list crossed off!. It’s another busy weekend in our region, so let’s dive in and see what things are going on this weekend. Seafair takes...
Auburn Police use of Flock cameras leads to arrest of wrong man
The use of Flock cameras by Auburn Police to track down a potential shooting suspect resulted in the arrest of the wrong man. Auburn Police credited the use of Flock cameras, which capture license plates of vehicles, in a July 28 Facebook news release for leading to the arrest of a Des Moines man for reportedly firing
Copper wire thefts rise in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood
Copper wire thieves are targeting small businesses along Northwest Market Street in Ballard, leaving owners with thousands of dollars in repair bills. Many local establishments have been hit repeatedly this year, with some reporting multiple incidents in a single week.
Huskies Make Final Cut To 8 For 5-Star Small Forward
Malachi Jordan has held a UW scholarship offer for 10 months and visited Montlake.
UPDATE: House fire south of The Junction
8:18 PM: Thanks for the tip. Seattle Fire has a full response at a house in the 5000 block of 49th SW [vicinity map]. Updates to come. 8:21 PM: We’re en route. SFD says the fire is under control. (Added: WSB photos) 8:37 PM: They’re dismissing some of the...
Seattle Buildings Evacuated After Underground Vault Fire Near S Charles Street
Several buildings near Seattle’s S Charles Street were evacuated overnight after an underground vault fire, with officials reporting no injuries. The incident prompted a safety perimeter in a busy stretch of the city while firefighters worked to address the fire below street level. The Seattle Fire Department said impa
Harger: The Seattle Times wants to ban the Blue Angels. I’ve changed my mind....
I owe The Seattle Times Editorial Board an apology. For years, I’ve defended the Blue Angels. Every August, people complain they’re too loud. Too disruptive. Too military. I always rolled my eyes. “It’s one weekend,” I’d say. “Lighten up.”. I was wrong. I...
Lynnwood woman dies after motorcycle collides with semi on southbound SR 99
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A 38-year-old Lynnwood woman was killed early Thursday, July 30, when the motorcycle she was driving collided with a semi-truck on southbound State Route 99 in Snohomish County, the Washington State Patrol announced. Karen J. Kim was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred at...
Seafair Torchlight Parade 2026 is back at the waterfront: What to know
The lights along the Seattle waterfront signal more than just a festive procession. They mark the return of a cherished annual tradition that draws families and visitors together in shared celebration. In 2026 the Seafair Torchlight Parade promises to illuminate the evening with its unique blend of pageantry and commun
SR 99 in Lynnwood reopened after deadly hit-and-run motorcycle crash
The southbound lanes of State Route 99 in Lynnwood were fully blocked after a deadly motorcycle crash early Thursday morning.

















