Violent attack at West Seattle encampment raises safety concerns
SEATTLE - Days after a violent attack at a West Seattle encampment, questions remain about safety and long-standing concerns in the area. Nathan Franz, who lives in the greenspace off 35th Avenue Southwest, said two unfamiliar individuals showed up about a week before the attack and carried out a brutal assault...
Mayor Wilson Says She’ll Accelerate Comprehensive Plan and “Go Bigger” on Density
Mayor Katie Wilson wants to accelerate the remaining phases of Seattle’s comprehensive plan update by one year, add more density within a “reasonable walk” of transit stops, and revisit the neighborhood centers—nodes of density inside traditional single-family areas that already have major transit stops or commercial...
Seattle Police: Two men arrested in Rainier Valley carjacking and robbery
Seattle police arrested two men who allegedly carjacked a woman at gunpoint and pistol-whipped and robbed a man on Wednesday.
Seattle mayor’s World Cup homeless reduction plan may not happen
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s plan to build more homeless units before the World Cup begins in Seattle may be difficult to achieve, a City Council staff memo says. While Wilson's goal was to have 500 units operational by June 1, legislative analysts note that it may not be feasible.
Gonzaga making late push to land No. 1 ranked recruit in 2026 class
The 2026 recruiting class is already among the highest rated in Gonzaga history, but that hasn't stopped the staff from pursuing the biggest name remaining on t
Seattle Pair Busted as Alleged Fentanyl Pipeline Into Whatcom County
Two Seattle men are at the center of a Whatcom County drug trafficking case that prosecutors say funneled fentanyl and cocaine north, according to court records. The men were arrested in Seattle on March 25, booked into the Whatcom County Jail, then released after posting bail. Investigators say the probe, which...
Rooftop Power-Line Scare Brings Rope-Rescue Drama To NW 62nd Street
A rope-rescue response shut down part of the 3600 block of NW 62nd Street on Wednesday, after Seattle Fire Department crews were called out for reports of a person on a residential roof who had made contact with overhead power lines. Firefighters set up a safety perimeter, kept people back from the scene, and...
Semi Crash Shuts Down I-5 After 100 Gallons of Diesel Spill
All lanes were blocked early yesterday morning on I-5 after a semi-truck slammed into a barrier around 3:18 a.m., according to Washington State Patrol.
Washington Residents Targeted By Fake Court Appearance Scams
Imagine getting an official-looking message about a court date you never knew existed—sounds unsettling, doesn’t it? Let’s break down this recent scam that’s caught many off guard.
Police ask for help identifying man after woman assaulted in Bothell
BOTHELL, Wash. — A woman was assaulted Tuesday while walking in Bothell, and police are asking for help identifying a man they believe may be involved. The assault happened at about 5:15 p.m. near 240th Street Southeast and 31st Drive Southeast, in the Pinnacle Sonata area, according to the Bothell Police Department.

















