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...
Another Depredation Confirmed In NE Washington
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed last week the Sherman Pack was responsible for another depredation in Ferry County.
Kirkland police ask for public’s help with cold cases, highlighting unsolved 2006 homicide
The Kirkland Police Department has launched a new Cold Case webpage to highlight unsolved cases that remain under investigation.
Prisoner faces murder charge after allegedly beating cellmate to death
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Clackamas County Grand Jury indicted a prisoner for murdering his cellmate in the Clackamas County Jail earlier this month, authorities said. On Tuesday, Sapastian Year, 23, of Renton, Washington, was arraigned on first-degree murder and harassment in two separate incidents, the Clackamas...
Prosecutors: Husband confessed to killing Shoreline woman, hid gun in cemetery
The victim’s adult daughter told investigators her parents had been having serious marital problems and that her father was known to own several firearms.
