Seattle Approves $8.9 Billion Budget for 2026, Boosting Affordable Housing, Public Safety, and Local...
This week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the city’s 2026 budget into law. The budget totals $8.9 billion in appropriations, with $2.0 billion for General Fund priorities. The City Council passed the budget unanimously last week. This is the first unanimous approval of Seattle’s budget since 2013.
74-Year-Old Photographs Reveal a Distressing Collapse of Mount Rainier’s Ice Due To Climate Change
The collapse wasn't apparent on the surface until researchers pored through the photographs and noticed how the peaks were shedding their icy blankets.
A Man Rudely Gestured at Me While Walking Down the Burke Gilman Trail
In an unusual incident reported on social media, a user shared an experience of encountering a cyclist on the Burke Gilman trail. According to the user's account, the cyclist, rather unexpectedly, stopped his bike just to flip off the user. The motivation behind this peculiar act remains unclear, leaving the user and...
Thanksgiving meal kicks off holiday shopping blitz in WA
In the first shopping blitz in the kickoff to the holidays includes preparation for big Thanksgiving. FOX 13's Jennifer Dowling spoke with last-minute shoppers in Kirkland to see what they were buying and how they were planning to celebrate.
9 Sad Bar and Restaurant Closures That Hit Seattle This Month
This is a curated list of Seattle’s most notable and permanent restaurant and bar closures. See a closing we missed? Then drop us a line. DOWNTOWN — JarrBar, a popular anchovy-tin-sized bar near Pike Place Market, has been on life support since March, when owner Bryan Jarr announced it would temporarily close due to...
One dead, two arrested in Federal Way shooting
One person was killed in a shooting in Federal Way overnight, according to police.
Late-Night Shooting at Mama Stortinis: A Federal Way Tragedy
In a recent incident at The Commons, a significant police and emergency medical services presence was reported. Eyewitnesses on the scene suggest that a shooting may have occurred, although details remain unclear. The incident took place in a parking lot, where at least 10 police cars and EMS vehicles were spotted.
Does Anyone Have Information About the Incident on Eastbound 520 on Tuesday Night (11/25)?
On Tuesday night (11/25), an unusual incident occurred on 520 eastbound, causing a significant delay for motorists. Cars were halted on the on-ramp exiting I-5 north leading to the 520 bridge for an extended period of 40 minutes. A police car was seen maneuvering through the congested traffic, prompting drivers to...
Recent Drive-By Shooting and Peaceful Demonstration Reported in Seattle Neighborhoods
On November 23, 2025, Seattle police responded to a drive-by shooting near Mercer Street and Queen Anne Avenue North. Witnesses said a dark SUV drove by and a passenger fired two shots. No injuries or property damage were reported. Officers processed the scene and informed the Gun Violence Reduction Unit.
Unlawful Detainment of Indigenous Actress Elaine Miles by ICE Sparks Outrage
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles found herself in an unfortunate situation when she was detained by ICE. The incident occurred when she presented her tribal ID, which was subsequently dismissed as "fake" by the officials. The Redmond Police Department (RPD) has stated that they would not intervene in the matter,...
