Light rail opens from Seattle to Bellevue this weekend
Light rail over Lake Washington will become a reality on Saturday, nearly 18 years after Puget Sound voters first approved it. Why it matters: The completion of Sound Transit's East Link extension will connect Bellevue to Seattle, creating a roughly 60-mile network stretching from the Eastside to Lynnwood to Federal...
FBI warns of rapidly developing AI financial scams
FBI officials at the Seattle Field Office say there is a concerning trend among financial scams: artificial intelligence components. Seattle Special Agent in Charge Mike Herrington tells us that in Washington State, both the number of victims and dollar losses have tripled since 2020. They are asking people to get...
Seattle rates in the top five for police officers starting wage
Seattle’s streets tell a story, but what’s the narrative surrounding those who serve and protect? Let’s look at the numbers and the sentiments shaping police recruitment.
Sound Transit police chief hopes to add deputies as new Crosslake Connection opens
KING COUNTY, Wash. — Saturday will mark the historic expansion of light rail service across Lake Washington, connecting Seattle by rail to the east King County communities of Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond. The Crosslake Connection is expected to bring a surge of new riders onto transit in the...
11-year-old girl in serious condition after water rescue in West Seattle
SEATTLE — An 11-year-old girl was in serious condition after being pulled from the water early Friday near the 3400 block of Chelan Avenue SW, according to the Seattle Fire Department. Crews responded to reports of a person in distress in the water offshore after midnight. Crew on Rescue...
Mystery ‘Cookie Cutter’ Orcas Thrill Elliott Bay Crowd Near Jack Block Park
Early Thursday, Elliott Bay got a surprise rush-hour cameo when a group of orcas cruised in close to shore off Jack Block Park, sending word-of-mouth alerts rippling through West Seattle. Waterfront paths quickly turned into impromptu viewing spots as people lined railings, raised binoculars and phones, and tried to...
🐶 Playful Puppies Ready for Adoption in Bellevue
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These adorable pups at Seattle Humane in Bellevue are ready to find their forever homes. Each one is young, full of energy, and eager to meet their new family.
Get a taste of Italy at this authentic Italian grocery store
SEATTLE — When you’re looking for authentic Italian ingredients in Seattle, there’s one spot locals have trusted for decades: Big John’s PFI. “My dad started it about 54 years ago,” owner Holly Cochran said. “He had a wholesale store, and so many local Italian and Greek families were shopping there, he decided to...
Pierce County, WA father accused of drive-by shooting with baby in the car
TACOMA, Wash. - A 29-year-old convicted felon is behind bars after he attempted a drive-by shooting at his sister’s home while his one-year-old daughter was in his car, according to Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies. Sergio Reyes Cuevas appeared in court Thursday. He is charged with several felonies, including...
Weezer to perform at Climate Pledge Arena during fall tour stop
Weezer is going on tour and the band is making a stop in Seattle.

















