‘Protect the babies’: Gee blasts encampments near Seattle schools
A South Seattle daycare owner has raised concerns about illegal encampments returning to the area after months of improvement were seen. As of late, these encampments have led to violence, including a recent stabbing where a man was found bleeding just steps away from her school in Mount Baker. As...
King County, WA leaders address disastrous audit of homelessness funding
SEATTLE - King County and Seattle leaders voted Friday to establish a new finance committee to provide emergency oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) following a disastrous forensic audit. The decision came during a high-stakes board meeting where local officials reviewed findings of a $13 million financial...
Woman, a Non-Verbal Quadriplegic Since Birth, Breaks a Skydiving Record Alongside Husband and Son:...
Tania Finlayson, who was born with cerebral palsy, jumped from 17,694 feet and reached a speed of 125 mph
Pioneer Square to become ‘walkable pedestrian zone’ during World Cup
Seattle’s Pioneer Square will be turned into a “walkable pedestrian zone” during this summer’s FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Field, city officials announced this week.
Crash in Lynnwood rolls car with young children inside
The Lynnwood Police Department shared video of the moment a car with young children was hit by another driver, rolling. Everyone inside was wearing seatbelts and is okay.
One Of Seattle’s Most Popular Night Markets Is Coming Back To The University Of...
Mark your calendar for an evening of food, culture, and community at the annual UW Night Market, returning on May 23, 2026, from 4:30 to 10:00 PM at Red Square on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Now celebrating its 26th year, this free event is one of the largest student-run gatherings at UW and is presented by the UW...
Late-Night Bellevue Bike Wreck Shuts Down Factoria Boulevard
A late-night crash on one of Bellevue's busiest corridors turned deadly Friday when a young adult motorcyclist collided with a vehicle at SE 41st Place and Factoria Boulevard SE, according to police. The impact left the intersection closed for an extended stretch while officers and investigators worked the scene. Police said speed was a factor in the collision. No names have been released...
Seattle Shivers At Sunrise, Breaks Out The Shades By Afternoon
Seattle rolls into Saturday under crystal clear skies and crisp air, waking up to about 41°F and the kind of chill that makes a hot coffee feel mandatory. Sunshine will rule the day and help nudge afternoon highs into the low 60s, but mornings stay on the cold side and a bit of frost is still fair game in low‑lying neighborhoods. A...
Late-Night Blaze Rips Through Columbia City Home On Letitia Ave
A late-night fire had Seattle firefighters working overtime on the 4400 block of Letitia Ave S in Columbia City, where crews moved in on a burning two-story house after flames were spotted on the second floor. According to an update from the Seattle Fire Department, “crews are putting water on...
Mold, Leaks and Fury as Seattle Tenants Revolt Over Public Housing Conditions
A blistering new report and a loud tenant march have put the Seattle Housing Authority directly under the microscope. At Rainier Vista in Columbia City this week, tenants and supporters marched through the complex to hand over what they described as thousands of unfinished work orders and to demand faster repairs and clearer accountability. Residents talked about mold, persistent leaks, pests and repairs that...

















