Seattle WA

The chief of Seattle’s burgeoning alternative to police, Amy Barden, voiced her frustration Tuesday about the bureaucratic and “territorial” limits being placed on her department, saying the recently signed agreement with the city’s police officers union was preventing her staff from helping people in need. “It...

A 14-acre site in Redmond that once was home to a massive Sears store for almost 50 years, is located near light rail and Microsoft’s headquarters, and already has a development agreement vested through 2039 for mixed-use development is going on the market this week. “That property was part...

Barely a month after confirming her plans to run for reelection, Washington state Rep. Michelle Valdez, R-Gig Harbor, backtracked Tuesday, announcing she would not seek a seventh term in the House of Representatives. Valdez, neé Caldier, has represented Washington’s 26th Legislative District — spanning Gig Harbor,...

This morning's I-5 commute stopped suddenly near Dagmars when a serious two-car crash blocked multiple lanes northbound near milepost 196.

Cities with the most expensive homes in the Seattle metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for...

The City of Mercer Island is urging residents on the north end to limit their water use. Officials reported a major blockage in an underwater sewer line, and crews haven’t been able to clear it. That means any wastewater that goes down the drain could back up straight into...

Congratulations to our very own Karen Helseth, Orchestra Teacher at Shorewood High School and Einstein Middle School, on her induction into the Washington Music Educators Association Hall of Fame!. Karen was honored at the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) annual conference and added to this distinguished...

There’s a moment when you walk into Jack’s BBQ in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood – that split second when the aroma of oak smoke and rendering beef fat hits your nostrils – that your brain simply short-circuits with anticipation. In a corner of the...

A convicted felon with 81 prior warrants for his arrest pleaded not guilty in court for two counts of identity theft in western Washington.

A retired Seattle police captain is raising fresh questions about the death of Kurt Cobain, the Nirvana frontman who died in 1994. The former officer says he believes the original investigation was flawed and thinks new evidence suggests Cobain may have been murdered. He reviewed the case file years later...