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King County officials have issued a stay out of the water alert for Matthews Beach and Mt. Baker Beach after tests detected high bacteria levels from...

Seattle City Council unanimously passed a one-year emergency moratorium Tuesday on large new data centers, citing strains on power, water, and...

• Residents marched and installed DIY barriers after repeated drive-by shootings and trafficking spilled into neighborhoods
• Council members Kettle,...

Seattle's new Bayside Village uses Pallet shelters as a rapid-response model for unsheltered residents.

• Durable design: 70-square-foot composite...

1,400 Seattle-area kids and caregivers are heading to the FIFA Men’s World Cup this month at no cost.

• Tickets plus food vouchers and scarves are...

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a second round of public meetings for its Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy to share first-phase findings and...

Seattle's Public Safety Committee reviewed a draft ordinance Tuesday to sharpen the CARE Department's focus and boundaries.

• Key changes include...

• Rare ethics hearing for Washington Rep. Tarra Simmons examines campaign donations, nonprofit funding, and potential conflicts of interest.
• Hearing...

Seattle prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 across key angles:

• Seattle Center launches 39-day free "Let’s Play SEA ‘26" fan celebration June 11–July 19...

A car fire blocked both directions of Denny Way in Queen Anne between 1st Ave and Queen Anne Ave. Drivers should plan alternate routes amid this breaking local disruption.

Seattle has appointed Shannon Smith as its new Chief Technology Officer, joining Mayor Katie B. Wilson's team.

• She brings over 18 years leading...

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dismisses concerns over the new statewide millionaire tax, calling claims of wealthy residents leaving "overblown" despite...

Stay safe and informed when encountering Seattle police at incidents:

• Observe and record from a safe distance without interfering.
• Request officer...

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