Swimmer rescued at Mount Baker Beach
A person is in critical condition after Seattle fire crews pulled the missing swimmer from the cold waters of Lake Washington at Mount Baker Beach.
King County homelessness climbs again, new count finds
The number of people experiencing homelessness in King County rose 9% between 2024 and 2026, according to a new point-in-time count released Tuesday. The big picture: The continued rise in homelessness in the Seattle area comes after years of efforts to get people into housing — and 11 years after Seattle and King Coun
76-Year-Old Rescued After Fall Near Lucerne Trail
A 76-year-old hiker was airlifted to Harborview after falling about 100 feet below the Lakeshore Trail near Lucerne.
17-year-old boy in critical condition after jumping off dock on Lake Washington
The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) says crews responded to a water rescue in the Mount Baker neighborhood along Lake Washington on Tuesday afternoon.
80-year-old Washington veteran says anti-ICE protesters surrounded him, threw him to the ground
An 80-year-old veteran says he was knocked down by anti-ICE protesters at a Burien, Washington, rally, prompting a King County sheriff investigation.
Health advisory issued in Kitsap County following sewage spill
The Kitsap Public Health District issued a health advisory Monday, following a sewage spill near Keyport and Liberty Bay, south of Poulsbo. Kitsap County Public Works reported 17,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the bay on Friday, June 20. Affected area from sewage spill. The affected area is south...
Bed Bath & Beyond to reopen in Bellevue in merger with Container Store
Bed Bath & Beyond is returning to Washington — starting in Bellevue. After closing all its locations during its 2023 bankruptcy, the company is reopening stores through a partnership with The Container Store. The pairing will merge the two brands under one roof, with 22 locations already in the process of being merged
Seattle trail and Federal Way hotel among locations of drug fatalities
King County has recorded 47 accidental drug deaths since May, with fentanyl and meth as common factors, pointing to a serious public health crisis affecting the community.
7-year-old boy punished with hot sauce and soap, stepmom shoves it up his nose...
A Washington state woman is accused of subjecting her stepson to a horrifying punishment regime, which included forcing him to swallow dish soap and putting hot sauce up his nose, among other things. The post 7-year-old boy punished with hot sauce and soap, stepmom shoves it up his nose and forces him to drink it whil
New taxes on the table as Mayor Wilson looks to balance budget deficit
Seattle's projected budget deficit has grown to approximately $488 million over the next three years due to inflation and lower-than-expected property and sales tax revenues. To balance the budget, Mayor Wilson is exploring both spending cuts and new revenue options—such as a local capital gains tax or an expansion of
