Washington ponders increasing tolls on a major Seattle route during the World Cup
Driving through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle could be pricier during next summer’s FIFA World Cup. With traffic expected to surge when the city hosts several matches, the Washington State Transportation Commission may temporarily hike tolls for the two-mile tunnel to defray additional costs associated with the...
Possible hate crime investigated after alleged assault on Jewish man in Seattle
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating what they describe as a possible hate crime after a violent confrontation at a busy West Seattle intersection left a 71-year-old man injured. The attack happened Monday afternoon near California Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska Street, after police say a man in his...
Seattle Fire Department among nation’s highest starting salaries
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted the median annual wage for firefighters was $59,530 in May 2024.
Mayor signs order to boost Seattle’s tree preservation efforts
SEATTLE — Seattle’s mayor signed a new executive order Tuesday aimed at enhancing tree preservation on private property. The order directs city departments to develop policies and regulations that encourage the preservation of trees. "As we work to build the housing that Seattle needs to grow and thrive,...
Flex Association warns Seattle delivery pay ordinance could hurt local economy
The Flex Association announced on its website that a new report has found Seattle's 2024 delivery pay ordinance has negatively impacted local businesses, app-based workers, and consumers. The report indicates that the ordinance has led to lower revenue, fewer orders, and reduced earnings. According to the Flex...
Seattle Spent Thousands on “Organized Retail Theft” Operation at Marshall’s, Arresting Five and Recovering...
Last week, the Seattle Police Department announced it had completed a successful “Organized Retail Theft Operation” at the Westwood Village mall in West Seattle, arresting five shoplifting suspects at “retail store … which suffers a significant amount of theft.” That retail store is Marshall’s, which, according to...
Bruce Harrell speaks on his future for Seattle
Seattle mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell sat down with FOX 13's Hana Kim as he fights for reelection, with the incumbent speaking on his 2026 budget proposal and a lawsuit over his response to a clash between a Christian group and counterprotesters in Cal Anderson Park.
Family offering $10,000 reward for stolen dog last seen near Auburn
A South King County family is offering a $10,000 cash reward for the safe return of their stolen dog, a 6-year-old female Boxer named Indy, who disappeared from their Enumclaw property on Sept. 18, 2025. Owner Dave Morin said Indy was taken from his family’s residence in the countryside above...
Sound Transit contemplating 1% property tax hike to ease $30 billion shortfall
(The Center Square) – The Sound Transit Board of Directors is exploring a 1% property tax increase for next year to address the swelling costs of the agency’s long-term capital projects. The 1% property tax increase would raise Sound Transit’s 2026 property tax revenue by 3.8%, from $176.2 million in 2025 to $183...
Kent Police K-9 unit helps catch man running from State Patrol
A Kent Police K-9 unit helped find and catch a man fleeing on foot from the Washington State Patrol. At about 3 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, officers were notified that a trooper was in foot pursuit in Kent, according to an Oct. 14 Kent Police Facebook post. A man reportedly...
