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Fire and police searched the Duwamish River under the West Seattle Bridge after an abandoned car was spotted on the high span. Early‑morning searches had not located anyone.
Seattle police posted an alert early Sunday saying they’re investigating a shooting in North Seattle; details remain sparse as detectives work the scene.
A person was trapped after a single-vehicle crash Saturday in the 200 block of NW 55th Street as Seattle Fire crews stabilized the car and removed its roof to free the occupant.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cool, partly cloudy Sunday in Seattle with highs near 66°F. A Small Craft Advisory runs through early Monday in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Surveillance shows a group prowling cars in two Overlake apartment garages on May 6; Redmond police released images and asked the public to call with tips.
Seattle detectives are probing a homicide near the Growler Guys beer garden on Lake City Way; officials have released few details while officers process the scene.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Regional agencies signed off on Bellevue’s plan to use tax‑increment financing for a $200–$225M pedestrian and bike bridge over I‑405. The City Council will vote on the ordinance on May 20.
A teen was critically injured in a drive-by shooting in Seattle; investigators are asking witnesses to come forward. Authorities say details are preliminary.
A suspect was arrested in the April 23 Tacoma shooting that killed 32‑year‑old Khiree Shakur Johnson‑Scott; investigators say the probe remains active and are seeking tips.
A Redmond driver who ignored officers and sped across SR‑520 was tracked by department drones and stopped with spike strips; the driver was arrested for eluding.
William Scott Morse was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say he used Craigslist babysitting ads to solicit teens, including one 15‑year‑old he met at her home.
A female gray whale — the 18th this season — washed ashore near the Long Beach Peninsula. Cascadia Research says many examined whales show malnutrition.
A King County judge sentenced Jamari Bland to 15 years for the Feb. 25, 2024 Link light rail killing that rattled downtown Seattle commuters.
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