Seattle WA

Transit can drive a candidate all the way to City Hall. An unapologetic advocate to reduce car dependency and give residents more transportation options is leading the primary vote in the race to be Seattle's next mayor — and sending the latest signal that transportation reform might just be a winning campaign issue...

SEATTLE, Wash. – Imports through the ports of Seattle and Tacoma have experienced a significant decline, causing concern for businesses across Washington. The Northwest Seaport Alliance reported a 26% year-over-year drop in international imports. This marks a decrease of nearly 25% from the previous week. Port...

(Unfurling photos by Dave Gershgorn for WSB) “The first pride,” Dominique Stephens made sure to point out, “was a protest,” as she helped guide volunteers across the street on the corner of Alki and 57th this morning for Alki Beach Pride’s annual pride flag ceremony. The goal of the ceremony is to get the community...

Lovefood found restaurants whose food exceeded the usual standard. One spot was chosen from every state, and a popular Washington restaurant has been serving the best tacos, which have caught the attention of locals and national food experts - those who know a top place when they see it. Asadero,...

KENT, Wash. - The family of Austin Leming has announced an increased reward for information about the man's whereabouts following his surprise disappearance three-and-a-half years ago. Foul play is suspected by authorities. On Friday, Austin's mother joined other community members for a honk and wave event to raise...

Renton Police Department says that they have arrested a person involved in a hit-and-run where several cars were involved.

High pressure building across the Northwest will deliver several days of above-normal temperatures, and even some spots in the South Sound and nearer the Cascades hitting 90° or hotter Sunday through Tuesday.

A 37-year-old Tacoma man died at the scene of a rollover wreck in southeast Pierce County on Saturday, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 7:20 p.m., the man, who has yet to be identified, was headed south on state Route 161, also known as Meridian Avenue East, near Barny Larson Road. That area is south...

From the Mandela exhibit at MOHAI to rooftop honors for Seattle media icons, this episode of Back2Besa celebrates community, culture, and Black excellence. Meet Maya Russell, star of the Teen Summer Musical’s “The Wiz,” and step into events like Scope Screenings and the Blueprint Brunch, where local voices shape a...

Seattle is facing a costly and disruptive crime wave: smash-and-grab burglaries. These brazen acts, where vehicles often ram storefronts, are not only causing significant financial damage but also eroding our sense of security. The estimated total cost of burglaries in Seattle from August 2024 to July 2025 is...