WSDOT warns of expected traffic congestion and advises early travel preparations for the upcoming Labor Day weekend due to holiday traffic and potential road closures from wildfire activity.

A 65-year-old man was arrested for manslaughter related to a Belltown apartment fire that killed two people. He was detained following an investigation that led police to identify him as a person of interest.

Kent Police arrested three Seattle teens after stopping a stolen Hyundai Elantra. The youths, aged 16, 15, and 13, face charges including possession of a stolen vehicle and obstructing officers.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of cloudy days with showers for Seattle, with temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s. Winds and rain chances increase towards the weekend.

Three people were injured in a shooting on Casino Road in Everett; the suspect remains at large. The area is known for high crime rates, and efforts to improve safety continue. Roads were closed but have since reopened; police are investigating.

The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board is set to discuss the landmark status of the historic Woodin House on October 2, 2024, with details and participation instructions available online.

Seattle has been granted $5.5 million by FEMA to install air-conditioning in five library branches to combat extreme weather and serve as resilience hubs.

Multiple closures on SR 520 and I-405/SR 167 corridor in Washington, including bridge and highway maintenance, are scheduled for Aug. 23-26, with WSDOT advising commuters to anticipate delays and plan accordingly.

Seattle Police arrested a man for a stabbing in Bitter Lake; the victim was hospitalized but stable, and the suspect was booked after a delay for medical evaluation.

Seattle police arrested a suspect involved in multiple mail thefts in West Seattle, recovering stolen items and a firearm. Charges include Theft of Mail and Unlawful Carry of a Pistol.

A man was arrested in Seattle for stabbing a blind elderly man after using a cane to hit him. The suspect, who barricaded himself, was later taken into custody by the SWAT team.

Two Washington State Ferries, the 'Elwha' and 'Klahowya,' have been sold and are en route to be recycled in Ecuador.

The Emily Program has settled with the DOJ, agreeing to improve services for clients with disabilities, following a complaint alleging ADA violations.