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Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle warned that Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed budget could put Seattle’s recent public safety progress at risk. Kettle pointed to a proposed cap of 1,250 police positions and said staffing levels could leave about 1,100 officers deployable by the end of 2028. But, even with those conce

The South Sound will see rain and high winds on Tuesday. According to a news release from the National Weather Service, wind gusts will range from 25 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour along the interior, compared to 35- to 45-mph winds along the coast and across parts of Whatcom and Snohomish counties. There is a 40%

KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. — A man died after an armed standoff with law enforcement at a home in unincorporated Bremerton, and the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is reviewing the shooting, officials said Tuesday. Kitsap County sheriff’s deputies were called about 8:45 p.m. Monday to a residence in...

A Seattle-area advertising executive took out a full-page ad in Sunday’s Seattle Times to tell Mayor Katie Wilson that the region’s homelessness response is failing—and that City Hall needs to measure what each taxpayer-funded program actually accomplishes. Robert “Bob” Hacker founded The Hacker Group, a direct marketi

A group of Seattle property owners has filed a claim against the city over what they describe as a growing homeless encampment marked by fires and violence. The owners said the city blocked them from clearing the property themselves. According to the group, the encampment occupies four vacant lots in...

Halloween lands on a weekend this year, and the Pacific Northwest is turning into a playground for sleuths, suspects, and spooky thrill seekers. From full-scale murder mystery getaways to clue-packed escape rooms and theatrical whodunits, October is stacked with killer experiences ready to test your detective skills. G

The once highly regarded quarterback has played for four schools, including the UW.

SEATTLE — Youth athletes who run cross country now face a new challenge after a homeless camp moved back onto the route of one of Seattle's premier racing courses. Homeless people living in recreational vehicles have returned to a parking lot on the south side of Woodland Park near Green Lake.

A Pacific storm system will bring widespread rain, a Wind Advisory with gusts up to 45 mph in Whatcom County and the San Juan Islands, and a evening convergence zone to Western Washington on Tuesday. High pressure will rebuild on Wednesday, clearing early morning patchy fog to bring sunshine and...

If you need an excuse to spend a Saturday eating your way through the U District, this is it. The U District Chow Down & Street Party returns Saturday, October 3, bringing 78 neighborhood restaurants, $6 food specials, live entertainment, and a car-free stretch of The Ave. The event runs...