13,000 gallons of wastewater released into Puget Sound; advisories for some West Seattle beaches
According to the King County Wastewater Treatment Division, 13,000 gallons of untreated wastewater were accidentally released into Puget Sound earlier this week.
Seattle Braces For Multi-Day Sizzle As Heat Advisory Kicks In
Seattle woke up to clear skies and a cool 55°F at Boeing Field on Sunday, but the reprieve will be short-lived. The region is sliding into a multi-day stretch of heat with sunny afternoons, warmer nights, and not much overnight relief. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM Monday, June 22, through 11 PM Wednesday, Ju
Midnight Blaze Sends Thick Smoke Over Hunts Point Block
Thick, dark smoke tore into the Hunts Point sky early Sunday as firefighters rushed to a commercial building after a flurry of emergency calls. Crews got the blaze under control in under an hour, and the FDNY reported no injuries, but neighbors said the smoke was so heavy it was visible for blocks. Citizen-shot video c
MUTO Japanese Home Goods Store Opens at Bellevue Square
MUTO, a Seattle-based lifestyle shop specializing in Japanese home goods, has opened its second location at Bellevue Square, marking the brand’s first store on the Eastside. The shop is located on the second floor of Bellevue Square, next to ROYCE’ Chocolate. Muto’s first location is on 1st Avenue in Seattle.
A Washington man stole more than $500,000 from his grandmother, who has dementia
A Washington state man drained more than $500,000 from his grandmother’s accounts while she suffered from dementia, according to criminal filings in King County Superior Court. The case, which involves repeated withdrawals over multiple years, has drawn attention to how family members can exploit older adults whose cog
Late-Night Puget Sound Swim Turns Tragic as Seattle Crews Recover Presumed Dead Swimmer
Late Saturday night in Seattle, rescue crews pulled a swimmer from Puget Sound in a frantic water search caught on raw video, and authorities now say the person is presumed dead. The footage shows several boats sweeping the water with searchlights as emergency crews work in the dark while bystanders record from shore.
Boat Blaze Erupts At Westlake Marina As Fire Crews Flood Lake Union
Fire crews rushed to Seattle's Lake Union waterfront on Saturday after reports of a fire aboard a boat docked in the 2700 block of Westlake Ave N, and authorities urged people to steer clear of the area while they worked the scene. The first word of the incident came from the Seattle Fire Department, which launched a m
Rebates, discounts available as PSE rates increase
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers may have already seen an increase in utility bills, but what is going on? Why are costs going up?. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) approved several requests filed by PSE back in December 2025, with increased rates for both natural gas and electricity that
Seattle Swaps Gray Skies For A Sizzler Next Week
Seattle is off to a cloudy, cool start at Boeing Field, with temperatures sitting near 56°F. The gray is not here to stay, though, as skies clear out this afternoon for mostly sunny weather and a high close to 76°F. Light southwest winds around 5 to 8 mph will tag along with the sunshine, while neighborhoods away from
Road closures in place as police investigate Kirkland e-bike crash involving child
KIRKLAND, Wash. — A child riding an electric bicycle was seriously injured in a collision with a car Saturday morning in the Totem Lake area, according to police. Officers responded to the crash at the intersection of Northeast 124th Street and 109th Court Northeast. The child was transported to...

















