Solo living is a major driver of Seattle’s housing squeeze
Census figures reveal that nearly half of all homes in Seattle are occupied by a single resident. This trend toward independent living has emerged as a key factor influencing the city’s real estate dynamics. Seattle solo households have become a notable feature of urban life here contributing to increased demand for sm
Lanes of southbound SR 167 blocked after crash in Renton
RENTON, Wash. — All lanes of southbound State Route 167 were blocked after a crash in Renton. As of 7:10 a.m., one lane had reopened. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. at Southwest 43rd Street. Two left lanes remain blocked. KOMO News video from the crash scene showed a...
Locals Can’t Stop Raving About The Incredible Cheesesteak At This Washington Restaurant
Somewhere between the coffee shops and the seafood spots and the rain, Seattle has been quietly hiding one of the best sandwiches in the entire state, and it’s time more people found out about it. The Original Philly’s on Martin Luther King Jr Way S is the place, and...
I-5 Chase Suspect Charged With Murder as Passenger, 23, Dies in Crash
A 109-mph pursuit that began before dawn on Interstate 5 near South 317th Street ended with a fatal crash and, days later, a second-degree murder charge against the driver. King County prosecutors say 24-year-old Sean Nasreldin Abdelrahman was behind the wheel of a silver 2008 Toyota Avalon when it collided with anothe
Family of a young man shot and killed in Belltown calls for justice
The family of Issac Rios is calling for justice after he was shot and killed in Belltown over Labor Day weekend.
Seattle mayor launches task force as city faces ‘fragile’ economic moment
SEATTLE — Warning that Seattle’s economy is at a “fragile moment,” Mayor Katie Wilson has ordered the creation of a new task force aimed at helping businesses “start, stay and grow” in the city as leaders grapple with layoffs, empty offices and a shifting regional growth picture.
Seattle police investigate homicide after fight at Westlake Park leaves man dead
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a man's death as a homicide following a fight at Westlake Park Thursday morning. Around 6:45 a.m., someone walking near the park at Fourth Avenue and Pine Street called 911 and said two men were fighting. One was screaming for help. As officers...
Downtown Seattle’s ‘Pit From Hell’ Sits Empty 21 Years After City Hall Neighbor Vanished
Across the street from Seattle City Hall, a fenced-off pit has sat empty for 21 years, and the city still can't say when — or whether — anyone will finally build something there. The lot at 3rd Avenue and Cherry Street has outlived two recessions, three developers and a campaign-finance scandal, and this year Seattle c
Federal Way paraeducator arrested after school altercation caught on camera
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — A paraeducator at Decatur High School in Federal Way is facing a misdemeanor assault charge. Police report he got into a physical altercation with a student before lunchtime in the hallway on Sept. 8, and part of what happened was caught on camera. Federal Way...
Seattle mayor creates city’s first do-not-solicit list for vulnerable homeowners
SEATTLE — Seattle homeowners will soon have a new way to block persistent real estate pitches under a city ordinance Mayor Katie Wilson signed yesterday, creating Seattle’s first “Do Not Solicit” List. The law is set to be implemented June 1, 2027, and includes penalties for...

















