Seattle Police Respond to Bus Stabbing and Arrest Escaped Felony Suspect in Belltown
On October 26, 2025, Seattle police responded to two incidents. In the first, officers went to Summit Avenue and Seneca Street after a man was stabbed in the arm on a King County Metro Bus. The suspect left the scene on foot. Police and the King County Sheriff’s Department searched the area but did not find the...
Getaway nap: Kent car thieves fall asleep with drugs in plain view
Two men in Kent have been arrested after attempting a vehicle theft on Sunday and falling asleep in a car with drug paraphernalia and fentanyl visible to responding officers. At approximately 6:50 a.m., the Kent Police Department (KPD) was dispatched to 200 Washington Ave. S. for a reported attempted vehicle theft,...
Metro stabbing in Seattle leaves 1 person injured
SEATTLE - Seattle police are searching for a suspect after a stabbing onboard a King County Metro bus over the weekend. The stabbing happened at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday near Pike Street and Minor Avenue. According to the King County Sheriff's Office, one person was left with non-life-threatening injuries after...
Seattle murder suspect accidentally released from jail in California, officials say
A suspect in a deadly Seattle shooting was released from a Northern California jail by mistake on October 22, according to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office.
7 Sad Restaurant and Bar Closures That Hit Seattle This Month
WALLINGFORD — Neighborhood dive bar Kate’s Pub, which has occupied a storefront on North 45th Street for 20 years, is closing after Halloween night. The Seattle Times has more details on the closure: Kate’s struggled with pandemic debt and rising costs; owner Kate Barrett told the paper that she hadn’t been paying...
Many WA counties aren’t verifying if accused domestic abusers are turning over their guns
This article was first published by InvestigateWest. In July 2024, Joseph Leitz walked into a red brick sheriff’s office building in the small Western Washington city of Shelton and turned in two handguns. A court commissioner had ordered Leitz to do so after his then wife, Lauryn Berg, secured a domestic violence...
Person rescued after jumping from I-90 bridge into Lake Washington, officials say
The person reportedly got out of the vehicle, walked down the bridge and jumped into the water, prompting the emergency response.
Amazon layoffs impacting Bellevue businesses
On Tuesday, Amazon officials confirmed 14,000 corporate employees are losing their jobs. Experts say this could severely damage Western Washington’s economy if there is a steep drop-off in local spending.
Petition: Justice for Mitch the Dog After Alleged Kennel Beating
Mitch the lab was allegedly beaten to death at a Seattle kennel. Demand mental health checks to prevent future animal cruelty. The post Petition: Justice for Mitch the Dog After Alleged Kennel Beating appeared first on One Green Planet.
Two beloved downtown Seattle venues are set to close
Two iconic Seattle venues, Madame Lou’s and Here-After, are closing their doors. City Cast Seattle, a podcast and newsletter following the ongoings of the Emerald City, confirmed the closures after staff at both venues received emails from management. The date for the closure is potentially as early as mid-December,...
