A vote this week could strip ladders and catwalks from Gas Works Park’s towers after several climbing‑related deaths, pitting safety against preservation. The board will weigh the parks department’s proposal and preservationist pushback.

A Seattle man was taken into custody following a series of bank robberies after leaving a note in a Goodwill changing room. Authorities recovered stolen cash and linked him to multiple incidents, including a robbery at Columbia Bank on Broadway Avenue East.

Kiln has leased space at Fremont Lake Union Center for its first Washington location, pitching boutique amenities and tours ahead of a late-2026 opening.

A high-speed crash early Monday sent a car into a pond in Issaquah; firefighters pulled the vehicle and two people were found uninjured while police took the driver into custody.

UW lifted suspensions for students involved in the IEB takeover, but King County prosecutors say they still need more investigative materials before deciding on charges.

Seattle experiences freezing fog with low visibility, but expects mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures with light winds throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.

A new Washington law forces manufacturers to share parts, tools and repair instructions for phones, computers and many appliances — a move aimed at cutting e‑waste and helping local fix shops.

Trish Huff is turning the former Heritage Distilling tasting room into The Midway, a bakery-deli-market aimed at opening by summer 2026. The daytime bakery will shift to casual evening bites and a curated beer and wine selection.

Kitsap County deputies say 21-year-old Hannah Marie Davis, a dependent adult with autism, was lured from her Bremerton home and may be with a registered sex offender.

A 44-year-old man died Sunday after a shooting at Celebration Park Apartments in Federal Way. Police say the suspect remains at large while detectives investigate.

Puget Sound Fire reports Week 20 of training for firefighter recruits in Recruit Academy 21, covering emergency response skills like pharmacology and terrorism incident response. Graduation is scheduled for January 27th, with a live-stream option.

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 21-year-old Hannah Marie Davis, last seen in Bremerton, who has the mental capacity of a 10-year-old and may be with registered sex offender Leroy Franklin Nickols.

The Shoreline Fire Department honored MLK Jr.'s legacy on social media, emphasizing community and service, despite their closed offices on the holiday.