Calls grow for Seattle mayor to step down after weekend arrests
“To say that we came to attack is completely false and we would like to see a retracted statement."
Fire displaces four families from Federal Way apartment building.
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Four families are displaced after an apartment fire in Federal Way early Monday morning. South King County Fire responded to the apartment building at around 1 a.m. Two units in the building suffered burn damage and two were damaged because of the smoke from the...
Report: Pickleball courts to replace Seattle’s sole homeless RV parking lot
A five-year lease for the Interbay lot housing a homeless encampment will end early to make way for a three-story pickleball complex.
Seattle Families Build Their Dream Apartment Building From Scratch
In an article in Fast Company, Adele Peters profiles a group of Seattle friends who banded together to build their own apartment building. The group of 11 families developed a plan for what their building could look like, complete with a range of apartment sizes and shared spaces. “A huge rooftop deck includes a...
Seattle weather: Monday will start with sprinkles, then dry skies in the afternoon
Highs for Memorial Day Monday will be a few degrees cooler than what we saw this weekend, peaking in the mid to upper 60s. After a few morning sprinkles, skies will dry and clear out for more afternoon sunshine.
Local gang members and U.S. Army Rangers faced off in a fierce gunfight in...
In September 1989, a US Army Ranger living in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood got involved in a shootout with a local gang.
Seattle luxury hotel sues neighboring vacant building over alleged rampant crime, seeks millions
The Astra Hotel, a four-star luxury hotel in Seattle’s South Lake Union, is suing the owners of a nearby vacant property that has allegedly become a hub for crime. The owners of the hotel, located near the intersection of Terry Avenue and Thomas Street, filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court.
Local Civil War veteran took part in first US Memorial Day
George L. Camp, a Civil War veteran and local resident, took part in the first Memorial Day observance in U.S. history.
Seattle police: Stranger crashes rooftop party; steals alcohol and threatens guests with gun
Seattle police are investigating a report of a man who went to a rooftop party, stole several bottles of liquor and pointed a gun at someone.
15 Cities With More Dogs Than Children
You’re not alone if you’ve ever strolled through a city park and noticed more wagging tails than strollers. A fascinating trend is emerging across the United States and beyond: in some cities, dogs now outnumber children. This shift says a lot about changing lifestyles, urban living, and how people are redefining...
