High Point Chaos, Early-Morning Gunfire, Crash Near Precinct Leave One Hurt
An early Thursday burst of gunfire in West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood left one person reported injured and rattled residents across the area. Officers and medics moved in on streets near the neighborhood’s commercial spine while investigators searched for evidence. The scene also involved reports of property dam
Backyard Shed Inferno Scorches Northeast Seattle Home
A backyard shed fire in northeast Seattle turned into a full-fledged house blaze Thursday afternoon, sending firefighters racing to keep flames from chewing through an entire block. The fire spread from a shed into a single-story home with a basement, and crews worked quickly to box it in and protect nearby properties.
35-year-old man hospitalized after driving into ditch, suspected opioid overdose
A 35-year-old Port Orchard man was hospitalized Wednesday evening for a suspected opioid overdose while driving.
Celebrate at the Seattle Pride Parade and travel with Metro!
The Seattle Pride Parade is back and more fabulous than ever on Sunday, June 28, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to attend to honor our LGBTQIA+ community—and have a lot of fun. It’s likewise a meaningful moment to observe the ongoing work to advance equity, dignity and support for LGBTQIA+ people.
Seattle expands temporary street closures along Aurora Avenue North
SEATTLE — The City of Seattle is expanding a series of temporary street closures along Aurora Avenue North as part of a coordinated effort to improve public safety and disrupt illegal activity in the area. The latest closures will be installed this week at North 96th Street, North 98th...
Humpback whale feared dead after ferry strike spotted alive in Salish Sea after 7...
SEATTLE — After nearly seven months of uncertainty, a young humpback whale believed to have been struck by a ferry near Vancouver last fall has been seen alive in the Salish Sea. The Pacific Whale Watch Association said the one-year-old whale, known as “Skipper,” was photographed earlier this week...
WA health officials warn World Cup tourists of potent cannabis
Health officials are urging World Cup visitors to use caution with Washington cannabis, which is often more potent than many tourists expect. Experts recommend starting with a low dose and waiting at least 60 to 90 minutes before taking more, especially with edibles. No tournament-related cannabis emergencies have been
Seattle Restaurateur Snaps Up Buckley Drive-In, Des Moines Chowder House
Wally's Drive-In in Buckley and its sister spot Wally's Chowder House in Des Moines are under new ownership, but longtime regulars are being told not to panic. Seattle restaurateur David Meinert and his Hold Fast Hospitality Group took over the Pierce County fixtures in mid-June, and he says the goal is to keep their s
BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: West Seattle’s second Sherwin-Williams Paint store opens
Most of the chain businesses that West Seattle has in multiplicity involve food/drink. Now you can add to the list … paint. More than a decade after a built-from-scratch Sherwin-Williams store opened in Delridge, the paint chain has opened its second West Seattle store in the former Midas space at 4457 Fauntleroy. Than
‘Major shift in weather pattern’ coming to Western Washington after heat
There's only days left in the month, but we're going to see some Pacific Northwest summer "Juneuary" weather. After weeks of warm and dry weather , Western Washington will see small amounts of rain return to the region as temperatures cool off to end the month, according to the National Weather Service. "We're in for a

















