Seattle-Tacoma International Airport addresses dangerous shoulder parking
SEATAC, Wash. — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport officials are stepping up efforts to curb drivers illegally parking on the shoulder of airport roadways, a practice airport police say creates a serious safety hazard. The Port of Seattle and Washington State Department of Transportation have been collaborating on...
‘The math isn’t mathing’: Ursula not voting for staggering $1.3 billion education levy
Seattle voters are being asked to dig even deeper to replace the expiring Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy. The new levy would cost homeowners a staggering $1.3 billion — double the size of the current levy of $619 million. The owner of a $1.08 million Seattle home...
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...
Man arrested for alleged hate crime against Jewish man in West Seattle
A man was arrested Monday in West Seattle for an alleged hate crime against a Jewish man. An officer arrived at 4203 Alaska Avenue Southwest around 1:30 p.m. after reports of an assault. The officer found a 71-year-old Jewish man whose mouth was covered in blood and whose lips were swollen, according to a Seattle...
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.
