Seattle WA

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a driver reported that a group of people in a minivan pointed multiple guns at them early Wednesday morning.

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski has proposed an amendment to the county’s budget that Department of Community and Human Services director Susan McLaughlin said will have “devastating impacts” on the county’s ability to deliver services through Best Starts for Kids, a countywide levy that pays for child care sub

Five armed robbery suspects were arrested after a high-speed chase through Seattle early Wednesday morning. According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), officers caught the suspects on SR 99 at approximately 4 a.m. after the suspects led them on a chase through multiple sections of the city. By 5 a.m.,...

Seattle student Kameirah Johnson won Google's national "Doodle for Google" contest with artwork celebrating Black hair and cultural identity. The 18-year-old earned a $55,000 scholarship and redirected a $50,000 technology prize from her private school to Rainier Beach High School. Johnson said she wanted the donation

Six people were arrested and charged along Seattle’s Aurora Avenue last weekend after Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers learned they were looking to exploit children. The arrests came from a coalition of public safety partners launching a coordinated outreach effort to go after those responsible for trafficking

Seattle police say a coordinated retail-theft blitz at Westwood Village last Tuesday ended with 11 arrests and roughly $2,800 in stolen merchandise recovered, including one suspect investigators allege has been racking up about $17,000 in thefts in recent months. According to an incident summary on the SPD Blotter, GIU

The King County Sheriff’s Office says a child drowned in a hot tub near the Muckleshoot reservation. It happened Monday night. The department told KIRO 7 News that the child was unconscious and not breathing. The family administered CPR, and medics took over once they arrived around 7:30 p.m....

A house fire sent thick smoke billowing into the clear sky, visible from several blocks away near N.E. 191st Street and 68th Avenue N.E in Kenmore. Fire crews responded quickly to the scene, which is located not far from a fire station. Multiple fire engines arrived as smoke rose high above the neighborhood.

Sunday mornings usually involve a battle between the snooze button and the crushing weight of impending responsibilities. However, swapping a lukewarm cup of coffee for a sunrise expedition to the ultimate treasure hunt changes the entire vibe of the weekend. Walking through rows of vintage trinkets and peculiar curios

A suspect accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint during an online marketplace transaction in Kent was arrested on Tuesday, June 9 following an operation by Valley SWAT, according to the Kent Police Department. Police said the case began March 10 when a 33-year-old Seattle woman arranged through social media...