Seattle sales tax could hit 10.35% after council OKs increase for public safety
Seattle’s sales tax could hit 10.35% — one of the highest in the country.
Alki Coffee hit by burglars again; No cash policy instituted
For a second time in 3 months a break in at Alki Coffee/Ben & Jerry's shop on Alki Beach resulted in the loss of their cash drawer and safe. It happened this morning around 4am. Co-Owner Jonathan Stebbins said, "It appears that they somehow jimmied the sliding doors in the...
Potentially explosive device brought to Kent PD station disabled by bomb squad
A backpack with a suspected explosive device was disabled at the Kent Police station, causing immediate evacuations at the station and nearby businesses.
Seattle’s Downtown has Changed. Perhaps Forever. Time to Reconsider a Major Public Asset
In the last 50 years, Seattle has become one of America’s leading regional business centers. This included new bank towers in the 1980s, the emergence of a “Financial District” in the 1980s, the expansion of Starbucks and Fred Hutchison in the 1990s, Paul Allen and Bill Gates’ new campuses in the 2000s, and Amazon’s...
Seattle voters weigh business tax overhaul
Seattle voters will soon decide whether to hike taxes on some of the cities' largest businesses, while lowering what many smaller businesses pay. Why it matters: If voters approve Proposition 2 on the Nov. 4 ballot, it will raise an estimated $81 million per year in additional tax revenue for the city — a crucial...
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Home burglary in Gatewood; repeat business burglary on Alki
We’ve heard from victims of two burglaries early today:. HOME BURGLARY IN GATEWOOD: Burglars broke glass to get into Paul‘s home this morning:. At approximately 6:10 am, there was an attempted break-in at our home at 36th Ave SW and SW Othello. We were asleep and heard the very loud crashing of them busting through...
Man shot in North Seattle while sleeping in van
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a 41-year-old man was injured after being shot in the back while sleeping in his van on Monday morning.
Seattle police increase security for ALCS Game 3
Seattle Police are ramping up their presence as the Mariners face the Blue Jays in Game 3 of the ALCS at T-Mobile Park.
Hide and seek: Kent police K9 quickly finds suspect in backyard bushes
You can run, but you can’t hide from K9 Gambit with the Kent Police Department.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Signs Executive Order to Enhance Urban Tree Canopy Preservation on...
In a significant push to bolster Seattle's green spaces, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed an executive order aimed at protecting the city's urban tree canopy by focusing on private property. With the balance of housing growth and environmental preservation at stake, the order supports a series of actions to encourage tree...
