Seattle detective solves second cold case in 1 week through DNA evidence
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) solved its second cold case in less than a week. Thomas Hess was found dead in his Seattle apartment on Valentine’s Day 2015. He had blunt force trauma to his head, neck, and torso, and several broken bones. The cause of death was asphyxia.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle
Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...
Seattle Police Reveal Infamous 30-Year Murder Mystery Has Finally Been Solved
Seattle police say they have solved the murder of a 14-year-old girl that happened more than 30 years ago.
International student population drops at University of Washington
University leadership said the decline in the number of international students is a trend at colleges and universities across the country.
Jury awards $8M to student punched by Seattle teacher
SEATTLE — A former student who was punched by a Seattle Public Schools (SPS) teacher in 2018 will receive $8 million from the district as awarded by a grand jury on Thursday. Zakaria Sheikhibrahim, now 21, sued the district after his math teacher punched him in the face twice...
Man in critical condition after fight on Metro bus leads to shooting in Seattle
One person was shot and another was arrested after a fight on a Metro bus allegedly led to a shooting in Seattle’s Central District.
Washington’s Hidden BBQ Joint That Locals Say Smokes Ribs Like A Southern Legend
I used to think great barbecue only lived below the Mason-Dixon line, until I followed my nose down a smoky Rainier Valley block and discovered ribs that changed my mind forever. Emma’s BBQ doesn’t need flashing signs or fancy hype—it’s the kind of spot where the smell of hickory and...
Seattle-area homebuyers retreat as economic woes pile up
The Seattle area is in a funk — and October’s sluggish housing market reflected it. Last month, it became cold and dark, massive layoffs hit corporate workers, the government shut down and the Mariners lost their shot at the World Series. Well, that last one didn’t really impact...
Police Respond to Early Morning Domestic Violence Incident; Suspect Arrested After Standoff
In the early hours of November 6, 2025, East Precinct officers responded to a domestic violence report. A woman stated that her partner had assaulted her. The incident happened shortly after 1 a.m. The suspect was under a no-contact order with the victim.
Family wants justice after robber bites off elderly woman’s finger
The sons of an elderly woman who was beaten and had her finger bitten off during a brutal robbery are speaking out in hopes of getting the man responsible captured.

















