Partial demolition of Gas Works Park continues: Here’s what the community has to say
SEATTLE — The clock is ticking for Seattle Parks and Recreation. Friday marks the deadline to remove safety hazards at Gas Works Park — or face $500-a-day fines from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. The push comes after a 15-year-old boy died last summer after falling from one of the park’s iconi
Mountain snow, lowland downpours with isolated thunder to start weekend
An unusually cold pocket of air aloft associated with an upper-level low pressure trough moves across the region into the weekend.
Population growth is outpacing job growth in downtown Seattle, DSA says
SEATTLE — Seattle had the fourth-fastest growth rate increase last year among major U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Data shows the city's population increased by 11, 572 people, or roughly 1.5%, between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Seattle's total population hit 784,777 people last ye
Seattle nightclub pays tribute to victim of fatal shooting at Growler Guys restaurant
Seattle nightclub owner renames venue "Q-tadium" in honor of loyal regular Quusaa "Q" Margarsa who was shot and killed at a restaurant last week. A Seattle nightclub owner is paying tribute to a friend and loyal regular who was shot and killed at a restaurant last week. Amir Azer is...
Employees terrified after they say a man hid in Seattle store overnight
SEATTLE - Employees of a Seattle small business say they are terrified after an intruder hid inside the store until closing and spent about 14 hours roaming through the property overnight. Surveillance cameras inside the Fremont Vintage Mall captured video of the man rummaging through the shop. Seattle police are...
5 Costco wines to pair with your favorite Costco snacks
SEATTLE — Costco may be known for bulk bargains, but its Kirkland Signature wine collection has earned a loyal following — including wine educator Hailey Bohlman of Cork and Fizz. "I kind of avoided it for a while and then finally got a membership, and I don't know...
Seattle’s employee union won up to $5M. The city hasn’t paid it
The city of Seattle last month agreed to give nearly 300 city workers retroactive raises to settle an unfair labor practice complaint from its largest union, PROTEC17. The settlement, however, has stirred debate in City Hall over whether proper procedures were followed or whether the issue should have been addressed at
Man falls through ceiling at Ballard gym
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a man in his 50s made his way into the ceiling of an LA Fitness in Ballard on Thursday afternoon, then fell about 15 feet to the ground.
8 Safest Cities to Live in America in 2026, According to New Study
When planning a move, it is important to consider several key factors such as job stability, healthcare access, education quality, and childcare costs. However, one of the most critical priorities—especially for families or those planning to start one—is safety. Evaluating a city’s violent and property crime rates can
Downed wires knock out power to over 2K in North Seattle
Downed wires were the apparent cause of a power outage in North Seattle on Saturday morning, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

















