Eight finalists are being considered for a vacant Seattle City Council seat, with a public forum and council vote scheduled to make the final selection.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Western Washington launched a federal investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis after Tacoma police officers' acquittal on state charges.

Washington state Rep. Andrew Barkis sponsors House Bill 2358, proposing harsher penalties for individuals blocking state highways after recent I-5 blockades by protestors.

The Kushery Cannabis Dispensary in Lake Forest Park was burglarized twice using stolen Kias, with the most recent incident involving a smash-and-grab at 5 a.m. on January 11. One suspect was arrested, and merchandise was lost.

Teenagers, aged 14 to 16, robbed a Puyallup cannabis shop with an AK-47. No injuries occurred, and the suspects were arrested and face robbery and firearm charges.

In Seattle, a man threatened a woman at her workplace, fled from police, caused a chase with car crashes, and then shot himself while trying to escape on foot. He faces multiple charges post-recovery.

A man, 61, died after being hit by a car in Seattle's Queen Anne; he was not in a crosswalk. The driver's identity and any charges remain unclear as police investigate.

Two senior Seattle officers have sued SPD, alleging sexism and racism within the department, including wage discrimination and exclusion from opportunities.

Initiative 2113 in Washington, which would loosen restrictions on police pursuits, has met signature requirements and is proceeding through legislative channels.

Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods is offering funding through the Neighborhood Matching Fund for community projects that benefit BIPOC communities, with applications due by March 11, 2024, for grants up to $50,000.

Seattle police arrested two individuals: a man for illegal firearm possession and a woman for driving a stolen vehicle in the Chinatown International District.

A 61-year-old man was struck and killed by a car in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood, the police report. The incident occurred on Elliott Avenue West before 6 p.m., involving a female driver who is cooperating with the investigation.

Over 70 applicants vie for a vacant Seattle City Council seat, spanning diverse backgrounds and including familiar political names.