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Seattle is unlikely to declare a civil emergency over the influx of LGBTQ people from other states, despite a formal request from its LGBTQ Commission. The disagreement centers on why the measure was considered and what comes next.
Mayor Katie Wilson reacts sharply as Nashville and Texas draw away Seattle's $2.3B tech talent pipeline, highlighting growing competition for the city's skilled workforce.
Between 2021 and 2025, 136 crashes occurred on this Rainier Ave S corridor segment, including six serious injuries and two involving pedestrians. The numbers underscore the urgent need for targeted safety upgrades.
Seattle's mayor erupts over Rad Power Bikes' bankruptcy filing, marking the end of the city's once-$1.65B e-bike giant and underscoring major local economic fallout.
An independent investigation found waste, fraud, or abuse likely occurred in four King County youth programs, citing $690,617 in questionable costs,...
Seattle is boosting fan mobility ahead of the FIFA World Cup with a new free shuttle and expanded transit options.
Anh O'i Vietnamese Bake Shop has opened a new storefront in Japantown's Chinatown International District as part of the Seattle Restored program,...
Just six months after losing reelection, former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has been named CEO of Filium, a local company producing AI-enhanced...
Seattle police's exclusive Seattle Shield network gives Amazon, Facebook, ICE, and FBI direct access to local intelligence.
A 3-year-old boy abducted by his father in Shelton was safely recovered hours later when a homeowner secured the child as the suspect fled. Police quickly took the father into custody, with medics confirming the boy was in good condition.
Washington State Ferries has rolled out an updated pet policy just before the busy summer travel period, giving four-legged passengers a chance to "paws" and notice the changes on board.
Thieves drilled into gas tanks with an 11/16 drill bit to steal fuel from two vehicles in the 3300 block of Admiral Way early Monday. This hyperlocal incident underscores ongoing property crime risks in West Seattle neighborhoods.
Seattle protests pushed Starbucks to slash costs by shuttering dozens of stores and laying off thousands, delivering stronger profits and rising margins for executives. A $400 million restructuring and post-closure sales surge followed.
Seattle's support networks are buckling under rising demand from transgender and queer migrants fleeing conservative states.
Seattle's long economic boom faces fresh scrutiny as new data highlights softening housing demand and rising inventory. This shift raises questions about whether decades of growth are finally easing.
KING 5's Parella Lewis is tracking the forecast for Memorial Day weekend events around western Washington, offering key guidance for planning local outdoor activities and celebrations.
The Justice Department has opened a civil-rights probe into the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, examining claims of sexual...
A single license plate from a U-District theft led Seattle police to a five-acre Auburn property, where they recovered eight stolen vehicles and uncovered a suspected cockfighting ring.
Summer without a U-Pass tempts many UW students to skip the $3 fare on Link or buses. But that choice widens a real funding gap.
