Woman in serious condition after stabbing in Seattle’s Central District, suspect at large
SEATTLE — A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed Thursday evening in Seattle’s Central District, according to police. "Just before 7 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 1800 block of South Jackson Street," wrote Seattle police. "There, police found a woman inside an apartment...
Burien Police arrest driver after attempted traffic stop leads to crash and drug discovery...
A Burien Police deputy arrested a driver early Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, after an attempted traffic stop for an infraction escalated into a felony investigation, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of SW 122nd Street and 1st...
KCRHA delays 2026 budget vote amid board turnover and quorum issues
(The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) will delay approval of its 2026 budget until January due to a lack of a quorum and upcoming turnover of its Governing Board. When KCRHA revealed its preliminary proposed 2026 budget in June, it scheduled its final vote for the Dec. 18...
Seattle Is The Most Charitable City In The U.S.—Recent Study Reports That Seattleites Give...
Seattle has long had a reputation for looking out for its neighbors—and new data suggests that reputation is well earned. A recent study by NetCredit found that Seattle ranks #1 in the entire country for the median amount raised per GoFundMe campaign. The date shows that when people in Seattle start a fundraiser, it...
Seattle youth homelessness nonprofit workers quit over shelter concerns
Sherrie Weis loved her job. The former case manager at YouthCare’s adolescent shelter in Seattle used to work 20-hour shifts, go home, take a shower, sleep two hours and be right back at work. And she was never happier. Weis worked with 12- to 17-year-olds, often runaways who were...
2 women in reindeer hats rip off Ulta Beauty, authorities say
Two women wearing matching brown reindeer hats stole thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty in Silverdale, authorities said. According to a post on the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, they entered the store around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday. “Surveillance cameras caught one person...
Seattle Public Utilities warns of tap water discoloration in North Seattle areas
SEATTLE — Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has announced adjustments to water operations that may temporarily affect drinking water in some North Seattle neighborhoods. Residents in the potentially impacted areas, marked in orange on the provided map, might notice discolored tap water over the next few days. Despite...
Seattle marks 1-year anniversary of murdered bus driver Shawn Yim with Honor Ride
SEATTLE — Thursday marks the first anniversary of the killing of King County Metro Transit Operator Shawn Yim, who was stabbed to death by a passenger while working his shift as an overnight bus driver on Dec.18, 2024. Yim's friends and colleagues gathered at the Central-Atlantic Bus Base on...
Seattle Social Housing to receive first $50M from progressive tax on businesses
(The Center Square) – Seattle Social Housing is set to receive its first-ever funding disbursement – $50 million – from a voter-approved excess compensation tax. Seattle Social Housing is a public development authority focused on addressing housing needs through the social housing model, which removes housing from...
Ferguson proposes $244M boost for housing programs
SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is asking lawmakers to fund $244 million in additional housing investments as part of a budget proposal released Thursday. His plan comes as the state grapples with an ongoing shortage of affordable housing, and after lawmakers have already pumped hundreds of millions of dollars...
