Religious concert moves to Gas Works Park amid safety concerns, First Amendment protections
A religious concert set for Aug. 30 will be held at Gas Works Park in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood after city officials approved a permit, despite public safety concerns tied to past unrest at similar events.
Prosecutors charge Kenmore man accused of breaking out neighbors’ windows in wild rampage
KENMORE, Wash. — The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed charges this week against a Kenmore man who is accused of smashing out his neighbors' windows and doors with a shovel in a rampage that was recorded by surveillance cameras. Matthew J. Redmond, 53, faces one count of second-degree...
Washington state’s 1st hybrid-electric ferry faces temporary setback due to motor issues
SEATTLE — Washington state's first hybrid-electric ferry has been temporarily taken out of service due to mechanical issues. The Wenatchee ferry, which rejoined the fleet on July 24 after a 22-month conversion to a hybrid-electric system, experienced motor issues as it was docking at Seattle's Colman Dock shortly...
How Seattle’s murder rate compares to cities nationwide
Seattle's homicide rate was above the national average last year but far lower than in many U.S. cities, according to FBI crime data. The big picture: Seattle's murder rate fell in 2024 — and the city didn't crack the top 100 for large-city homicide rates, an Axios analysis of the FBI data finds.
Man killed in South Seattle shooting overnight
A man was killed during a shooting in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood late Wednesday night.
Six people arrested in connection with Sand Point fight and assault
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says three adults and three juveniles have been arrested in connection with the assault of a 19-year-old in the Sand Point neighborhood on August 19.
Seattle Police Department honors 11-year-old as “Chief for a Day”
11-year-old Inomar “Ino” Reyes Jr. is set to be recognized by the Seattle Police Department as “Chief for a Day” next week.
Burien Police seeking public’s help identifying two women suspected of stealing from CVS on...
Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public’s help in identifying and locating two women accused of stealing “hundreds of dollars’ worth of items” from a CVS store in Burien on Aug. 7, 2025. Officers say the women entered the CVS at 117 SW...
King County prosecutors report significant progress in combatting retail crime
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) has announced significant progress in its efforts to combat retail crime, reporting a 2.5-fold increase in case filings through June 2025 compared to the average of the past four years. As of June this year, King County Prosecutors have filed 142 retail theft cases.
2 more Fred Meyer stores closing in Washington
Fred Meyer is closing its doors in Everett and Kent, leaving many wondering what this means for our community's economy and the employees affected.
