‘Stupid Motorist Law’ proposed by King County Councilmember
King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn is advocating for a ‘Stupid Motorist Law’ in response to recent costly bridge strikes in Washington State.
Seattle mayor proposes to ban face coverings for law enforcement officers
Mayor Harrell says the proposal aims to increase transparency and accountability during enforcement activities.
Amazon workers impacted by layoffs are wondering what’s next
Amazon announced Monday that it will cut 14,000 corporate jobs, impacting employees across various departments.
‘We never gave up’: Renton police solve 31-year-old murder case with DNA evidence
A decades-old Renton murder case involving a mother and son was solved 31 years to the day on Tuesday, bringing the killer to justice and closure to the surviving family. On Oct. 28, 1994, Stacy Ann Falcon, 23, and her 3-year-old son Jacob were found dead on a dead-end road in south Renton, the Renton Police...
Family of teen who died at Gas Works Park plans to pursue lawsuit against...
SEATTLE — Attorneys representing the family of 15-year-old Mattheis Johnson, who died after falling from a structure at Gas Works Park in July, say they intend to pursue legal action against the city for nuisance and abatement of the climbing structures at Gas Works Park, urging the city to make changes for safety...
University of Washington funds paused as the shutdown drags on
Federal grants fund research projects at colleges and universities throughout Washington state. The shutdown has paused the reviews necessary for their approval.
Looming SNAP benefit expiration threatens Washington families
Food banks and unions are sounding the alarm as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to expire this Friday, with experts warning the lapse will impact the state economy and thousands of families.
Man caught on camera torching West Seattle Halloween display, neighbors rush to help
“That’s how we met all of our neighbors, was through our Halloween decorations, and that’s how our community grew," said Bekah Sandy. That community showed up when it mattered most.
Intense Debate: Downtown Seattle Witnesses 36% Drop in Violent Crime, Lowest Since 2017
kiro7.com - 10/25/2025 12:49:47 AM. Recent reports indicate a significant drop in violent crime in downtown Seattle, with the summer crime rate hitting its lowest since 2017. The decrease is a substantial 36% compared to the figures from 2024. The city's economic indicators are also showing positive trends, with...
1 Suspect Arrested In Connection With $2 Million Jewelry Heist In Seattle
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the August smash-and-grab robbery that netted more than $2 million in jewelry, diamonds, and luxury watches from a West Seattle jewelry store. The Seattle Police Department said the suspect, already a convicted felon barred from possessing firearms, was taken...
