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Alleged UW IEB vandals unlikely to face criminal punishment under agreements

Now, defendants are entering into what are known as stipulated orders of continuance, or SOCs.

Mayor Wilson wants CARE to lead Seattle gun violence response with community partners

Seattle’s civilian public-safety department is taking on a major new mission to stop gun violence.

Seattle mayor asked for police chief's resignation due to values, policy goals, 'vision'

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said she asked former Police Chief Shon Barnes to resign because she needed a cabinet aligned with her administration…

King County announces $900,000 in funding for community-led tourism around Seattle, others

King County is offering $900,000 in new grant funding for community-led tourism projects aimed at celebrating local culture and history while st…

Everett man shot in head during domestic violence assault

A 27-year-old man was hospitalized after he was shot in the head during a domestic violence assault in Everett on Friday.

Wayward goat resists arrest during struggle with Snohomish County deputies

You may have heard of the phrase “get your goat,” but in this case, a deputy and a sergeant literally did.

Seattle Public Schools to celebrate universal free meals for all students

Seattle Public Schools and the city of Seattle will hold a news conference Tuesday to celebrate the availability of free breakfast and lunch for…

Seattle police: More messages on Bite of Seattle shooting to be released this week

The shooting killed three people and wounded four others. Seattle police say no suspect has been arrested.

Canada set to impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. goods

Canadian officials say these new tariffs will target about $20 billion worth of U.S. products, equal to the size of the recent U.S. levies.

Washington man goes missing from Civil War reenactment in Yelm, state troopers say

Washington State Patrol is looking for a 54-year-old who went missing Saturday night during a Civil War reenactment in Yelm.Thomas Goodwin, 54,…

Seattle interim chief gives update after 3 deadly Labor Day weekend shootings in Belltown

(KOMO) - Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles is expected to give an update on several deadly weekend shootings in the city's Belltown neig…

Police boost visible presence at Bumbershoot after Bite of Seattle mass shooting

People heading to Bumbershoot this weekend can expect to see more Seattle police officers around Seattle Center following changes the department…

Show Up Seattle day of service seeks volunteers for citywide projects

Seattle organizers are calling on residents to pitch in later this month as the city prepares for its annual Show Up, Seattle Day of Service.The…

Mayor's office records show confusion, conflict with police after Bite of Seattle shooting

The office of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released hundreds of messages Friday afternoon showing its internal communications during the response…

Police arrest 2 after pursuing stolen Mercedes through Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood

Seattle police arrested a man and a woman on Tuesday after spotting a stolen Mercedes in the Ballard neighborhood and later finding the pair wal…

Seattle officials admit communication failures after Bite of Seattle shooting

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and interim Police Chief Sayles acknowledged Tuesday that the city failed to provide fast, clear information after th…

Former Seattle police chief’s interview adds to unanswered questions

He also told KOMO News the mayor never told him why she asked him to resign and never raised any performance concerns.

SPD freezes hiring incentives while hundreds of officers short of staffing goals

“We are not fully staffed. This is premature and reckless,” said Kent Loux, president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild.