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A June 19, 2024 blaze heavily damaged a commercial building near Pioneer Square, but officials say nobody was hurt. Crews fought the fire for hours and investigators are probing the cause.
Fire crews are tackling a blaze at a three‑story commercial building on Occidental Ave S; officials asked people to avoid the 300 block.
A Lynnwood man pleaded guilty to amended murder and firearm charges in the 2023 motorhome shooting that killed Austin Hoerner. Sentencing is set for Aug. 4, 2026.
A longtime Vashon cyclist was killed near the Fauntleroy ferry; a ghost bike and memorial plans have prompted calls for safety fixes.
A Belltown bartender was cut after a customer hurled a glass following last call. The owner says repeated break-ins and drug activity are making downtown harder to run.
A 24-year-old man was shot in the neck Friday at Wintergreen Apartments in Des Moines; police say the shooter fled and are asking witnesses to call.
Workers found human remains at a Port Orchard construction site; police say there is no public risk as detectives investigate.
Seattle firefighters opened walls and hunted hot spots on the 600 block of 12th Ave E as heavy smoke and high heat sent multiple units to the scene.
Seattle police responded to a reported shooting at 10th and Main and asked people to avoid the area. Investigators are on scene and details are preliminary.
West Pierce Fire & Rescue says crews are on scene of a house fire in University Place’s 7300 block of 24th St. W; residents are asked to avoid the area. Updates pending.
Mayor Katie Wilson announced a targeted push to clean up open‑air drug use and stolen‑goods vending at 12th & Jackson, pairing more patrols with $1M for outreach and LEAD diversion.
A dumpster fire on the 5200 block of University Way NE spread to a building Friday, drawing a heavy Seattle Fire response in the U District.
Tukwila police released surveillance photos after a department‑store theft of roughly $4,000 and asked the public to contact detectives with tips. Case #26TP02996 is active.
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