Seattle WA

SEATTLE, Wash. – A general contractor has not yet been selected for a bold, nearly $20 billion tunneling project that will build 11 miles of additional track and 13 new light rail stations to carry passengers beneath the surface across downtown Seattle. Sound Transit is currently working on environmental...

SEATTLE — A string of break-ins has left dozens of businesses in north Seattle struggling with added costs to replace stolen items and repair property damage caused by the thieves. Someone tried to pry open a door into Julia’s of Wallingford in the early morning hours of Jan. 12,...

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who allegedly stabbed a man to death in the U-District on June 22, 2025.

The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing...

Three dogs were rescued from an apartment fire in Bothell on Friday night, according to the fire department.

Following the deaths of two American citizens shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, some cities in Washington have released statements on local law enforcement’s role when it comes to ICE operations.

Seattle, Washington – A 12-year-old boy has entered a not guilty plea after being accused of a violent assault and robbery involving a screwdriver at an Amazon Fresh store in Seattle’s Central District. Prosecutors say the incident left a woman injured and has raised renewed concerns about youth violence and public...

STEVENS PASS - A 9-year-old boy was injured while skiing at Stevens Pass Ski & Snowboard Resort this week after losing control and crashing into trees near a terrain park, prompting a coordinated response from bystanders, ski instructors, and ski patrol. According to a social media post shared by the...

The gift store Dippy Fun (5512 17th Ave NW) has closed its doors after two years in Ballard. Dippy Fun opened in Ballard in September 2023 and had another location in the U District, both of which are now closed. In an announcement on social media, the owners said they’re...

Seattle ranked No. 13 in the nation in RentCafe’s 2026 Most Livable U.S. Metro Areas report. That ranking would have been higher — if not for the city’s high cost of living. When looking just at quality of life, Emerald City ranked No. 2 in the country,...