Seattle police investigate reported shooting near playground
SEATTLE - Seattle police were at the scene of a reported shooting near the Laurelhurst neighborhood Monday night. It happened just before 9 p.m. at the Pathways Park Playground along Mithin Place NE, in the Bryant area. The scene remained active for several hours as officers investigated shell casings scattered...
Man and woman injured in Seattle shooting
SEATTLE — Two people were injured in a shooting in Seattle on Monday night, according to the Seattle Police Department. Firefighters responded to the 5200 block of Mithun Place Northeast for reports of a shooting. Crews treated a 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman. Both people were in stable condition and taken to
Magnolia’s Dish it up opens second store in Ballard
Dish it up opened a second location in Ballard as an expansion of the original store in Magnolia Village. The shop continued the same retail concept focused on kitchen tools, cookware, and small appliances. The location also included a cooking demonstration area for public classes and events. The business was operating
14-year-old stolen dog reunited with family in Kirkland after near-10 day search
After more than a week of searching, a stolen dog is back home with his family. According to the Kirkland Police Department, Parker, a 14-year-old Shiba Inu, was taken from outside the QFC in Kirkland on June 7. Over the weekend, police released higher-quality images of people believed to be...
Amber Alert for 6-year-old Lynnwood boy canceled, child found
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — An Amber Alert issued for a 6-year-old boy who was last seen in Lynnwood on Monday night has been canceled Tuesday morning according to an alert from the Washington State Patrol. ------ Original story:. The boy who was missing was described as 3 feet, 5 inches...
2 DUIs can cost gun rights, WA court says
The state's highest court has upheld a law in which a second DUI within seven years can cost some Washington residents their right to possess a gun. The big picture: Thursday's ruling shows how state courts are applying United States v. Rahimi — a 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld some firearm restrictions f
Personal issue or legitimate gripe? KIRO hosts debate Bellevue light rail noise complaint
A group of Bellevue residents has claimed that the new Sound Transit 2 Line crossing Lake Washington is violating local noise ordinances and keeping Enatai neighbors up at night. One homeowner sent a letter to Sound Transit pointing out that the trains reach between 64-83 decibels, running as late as...
Seattle boosts security, cleans up notorious spots for World Cup
Seattle increased police presence and cleared some homeless encampments ahead of the FIFA World Cup, leading to noticeable changes in parts of downtown. Residents and visitors reported cleaner, safer conditions at intersections such as Third Avenue and Pike Street as international fans arrived. While some problem areas
Woman killed while biking near Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
A woman was killed shortly before 8 a.m. Monday morning while biking on SW Wildwood Place, an arterial street with a long hill southeast of the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, West Seattle Blog reported. Our condolences to her friends and family. The Seattle Police traffic collision investigations team was on site...
Enatai Residents Threaten Legal Action Against Sound Transit Over 2 Line Noise
Bellevue homeowners near Lake Washington are threatening to sue Sound Transit, claiming the agency’s 2 Line trains are violating city noise standards and disrupting sleep for residents in the Enatai neighborhood. The dispute centers on the East Channel Bridge, where an expansion joint generates a low-frequency rumble a

















