A vessel fire at a Ballard marina sent crews to the 1100 block of NW 45th Street; Seattle Fire urged people to avoid the area while crews worked.

Seattle‑based Brooks Running will open a standalone University Village shop this summer, taking the former Eddie Bauer space and adding a dozen or two retail jobs.

A Seattle rider says he stopped a runaway King County Metro bus after the driver collapsed; Metro says it is assisting his recovery through the county claims process.

Light rain and gusty south winds will slow Seattle's commute today. Wind advisories and marine gales affect exposed shores.

An open door at a Bremerton construction site led deputies to a safe holding nearly two pounds of suspected fentanyl; weapons and stolen material were also recovered.

Seattle police renewed a public plea after the Aug. 26, 2024 shooting at Dr. Jose Rizal Park that killed Kylan Dingui and wounded two women.

An alley transfer clears the way for an eight‑story, 239‑unit mixed‑use project at the former Ballard Blossom site, city files and trade reporting show.

Volunteer divers lassoed two goats from the Yakima River as floodwaters rose and reunited them with their owners. Local paths and launches were closed amid the surge.

Seattle agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought by Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin, resolving claims she said spanned decades at SPD. The deal bars further employment claims.

Kraken owners created One Roof Sports & Entertainment and agreed to buy a majority stake in Climate Pledge Arena, folding team, arena and community programs under one company.

Census tables show U.S. family‑owned firms rose between 2022 and 2023, but Washington recorded a net loss of 41 family businesses — a sign of local strain on Main Street.

State wildlife officers removed five squirrels from Browns Point after neighbors reported aggressive behavior and a resident was bitten. Officials say the animals appeared habituated.

A fan-first guide for Opening Day at T-Mobile Park: transit, bag rules, the expanded value menu and the forecast ahead of Thursday’s 7:10 p.m. first pitch.