Seattle/ Community & Society
Published on September 17, 2019
Top Seattle news: Sound Transit increasing light rail security; Seattle one of US's most 'fun'; morePhoto: Dave Sizer/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Seattle.

Crash course needed for Seattle drivers in the rain? 60 collisions reported Sunday

You'd think Seattle drivers would have enough experience in the rain to know what to do... The State Patrol reports they responded to 60 crashes around Seattle and King County highways Sunday as steady rains fell for much of the day. Luckily despite the slick conditions, none of the accidents involved any serious injuries. 

Read the full story on KOMO News .

Seattle ranks as one of America's most 'fun' cities, study finds

Seattle ranks among the top 20 most "fun" cities in the United States, according to the findings of a new study. The study, by personal finance website WalletHub, compared the nation's most populous 182 cities and found that Seattle ranks No. 17 when it comes to having fun. 

Read the full story on KOMO News .

Youth roller derby gets 11th-hour save in Seattle

Youth roller derby rides again in Seattle. The youth league was booted from the Rat's Nest when the Shoreline rink was sold to a developer in May. 

Read the full story on KOMO News .

New Seattle Arena to keep original roof, on track to open summer 2021

What was the old 1962 Coliseum at Seattle Center is gone, except one thing, it’s iconic roof. Preserving the roof is being called an “engineering marvel” by the builders who are embarking on a unique phase unequaled in the construction of modern day arenas. 

Read the full story on KOMO News .

Sound Transit increasing light rail security after weekend violence in Seattle

Expect to see more law enforcement and security inside several downtown Seattle light rail stations after recent violence.

Read the full story on KING5.


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