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Culture September 26, 2024

'Stranded and vulnerable': Seattle police won't respond to security alarms without 'supporting evidence'

Seattle police officers will no longer be dispatched to home or business security alarms unless there is supporting evidence like video or eyewitness statements.

Israel September 22, 2024

Macklemore declares 'F--- America' to cheers at Seattle concert benefiting UN agency with alleged Hamas ties

The rapper Macklemore said "F--- America" on stage in Seattle during a concert he hosted called the "Palestine Will Live Forever Festival."

Seattle September 16, 2024

Seattle moviegoers flee after man with gun threatens to 'shoot everyone'

A 30-year-old suspect was arrested at a Seattle movie theater after assaulting two moviegoers and threatening to "shoot everyone" inside, police said.

Media September 14, 2024

Seattle Times blasted for saying Trump 'falsely' claimed BLM protestors took over big part of the city in 2020

Social media users blasted The Seattle Times for writing a piece disputing Trump's recent claim that the Capitol Hill Organized Protest controlled a "big" part of Seattle.

CRIME September 13, 2024

Kentucky interstate shooting adds to string of highway violence that has US drivers on edge

Mass highway shootings in Seattle and Kentucky this month highlight an increase in such incidents in counties nationwide, and the difficulty in investigating "moving crime scenes."

Seattle September 11, 2024

Seattle pushes for law targeting pimps and johns in prostitution-ridden area despite opposition

Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee listened to strong opposition on a bill targeting johns and pimps in zones known for prostitution before passing it.

Culture September 8, 2024

Seattle volunteer groups make dangerous discovery during homeless encampment cleanup: 'Ticking timebomb'

Volunteer groups unearthed nearly 80 propane tanks during a Seattle homeless encampment cleanup, with 20 said to still contain highly flammable propane.

Seattle September 5, 2024

Homeless man erects White House encampment in Seattle

Danny, a homeless man living on the streets of Seattle, built a replica White House encampment for shelter and dismissed the city's homeless policies.

Seattle August 21, 2024

Seattle plumber grabs bat in attempt to stop carjacking suspect accused of killing 80-year-old dog walker

Seattle Police are searching for the suspect accused of carjacking an 80-year-old dog walker, dragging her, then running her over with her car and killing her.

Seattle August 14, 2024

Video shows prostitution, gunfights on Seattle street corner as city lawmakers aim to temper 'unsafe' problem

Video shown during a Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee meeting shows shocking footage of prostitution and gunfights breaking out in the northern section of the city.

Seattle August 7, 2024

Former Seattle police officer files $20 million wrongful termination claim against the city

A former Seattle Police Department Officer has filed a tort claim against the City of Seattle for $20-million dollars after his firing for his body camera comments on a woman's death.