Amazon is laying off 14,000 workers, attributing the decision to AI investments and a push for leaner operations.

A masked independent journalist was arrested after confrontations while testing constitutional rights on public properties, leading to an alleged assault charge.

Man hospitalized after a machete assault in North Seattle; police investigate the Oct. 12 incident involving financial disputes with his ex-girlfriend and her new partner.

A man was hit and killed by a car in South Seattle; police investigate the incident with no arrests made as the driver cooperated and showed no signs of impairment.

Seattle police arrested five individuals during an operation against organized retail theft in Westwood Village, collaborating with store loss prevention employees and addressing outstanding warrants.

A man was arrested in Seattle for intentionally ramming his SUV into a family's van with two kids inside, causing it to catch fire in a road rage incident.

King County granted $755,000 to support local hunger relief organizations after a federal funding cut, aiding various groups in improving their food storage and distribution capabilities.

Beau Nathan Saperstein was arrested by Lakewood Police for internet crimes against children after Seattle Police and community tips led to his capture.

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison sues Glock and local retailers for enabling easy modification of guns into machine guns, amid rising gun violence and recoveries of "Glock switches." The lawsuit argues for design changes to improve safety.

Costco implements strict enforcement of exclusive early-shopping hours for Executive Members, with Gold Star and Business members no longer allowed during these times. The policy aims to incentivize the higher $130 membership tier.

Tacoma's Fred Meyer on 72nd Street closure deeply disappoints residents and City Council Member Joe Bushnell. The city teams up to prevent decay and considers interim uses for the site while seeking solutions to food access inequality.

Tacoma gang indicted for large-scale fentanyl trafficking after a 36-month FBI-led investigation, with substantial drug and weapon seizures made during the operation.

Kroger announces the closure of two Fred Meyer stores in Everett and Kent due to increased theft and regulatory costs, impacting community food access and jobs.