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Blue-city police chief draws scrutiny after referring to known gun violence suspects as ‘trigger pullers’

September 9, 2026

Blue-city police chief draws scrutiny after referring to known gun violence suspects as ‘trigger pullers’

Interim Chief Andre Sayles unveiled a strategy targeting known "trigger pullers" after three deadly Seattle shootings over Labor Day weekend.

Seattle police union sounds alarm after city axes officer hiring bonuses amid staffing shortage

September 3, 2026

Seattle police union sounds alarm after city axes officer hiring bonuses amid staffing shortage

Seattle's police union warns the city's decision to cut up to $50,000 in hiring bonuses could worsen a staffing crisis with only 927 deployable officers.

15-year-old accused of firing into crowd during deadly Seattle mass shooting claims self-defense

September 2, 2026

15-year-old accused of firing into crowd during deadly Seattle mass shooting claims self-defense

A 15-year-old claims self-defense in the deadly Bite of Seattle shootout, but prosecutors say he recklessly fired a ghost gun into a packed crowd.

Seattle superintendent torches teachers union over strike threat as district faces reported $100M hole

September 1, 2026

Seattle superintendent torches teachers union over strike threat as district faces reported $100M hole

Seattle Public Schools superintendent Ben Shuldiner declared the district is "broke" with a reported $100 million deficit as educators voted to authorize a strike.

HEAR IT: 911 call captures horrifying first moments of deadly shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival

August 26, 2026

HEAR IT: 911 call captures horrifying first moments of deadly shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival

Newly obtained 911 calls reveal the chaos at the Bite of Seattle shooting, with dispatchers reporting six confirmed gunshot wounds near the Space Needle.

I was a sports columnist at the Seattle Times for 11 years. This is why I resigned

August 21, 2026

I was a sports columnist at the Seattle Times for 11 years. This is why I resigned

A Seattle Times columnist resigned after his column defending Sophie Cunningham's stance on women's sports was spiked by multiple editors.

Seattle Times columnist resigns after paper allegedly refused to run 'Save Women's Sports' column

August 20, 2026

Seattle Times columnist resigns after paper allegedly refused to run 'Save Women's Sports' column

Matt Calkins claims the Seattle Times refused to publish his column on two student-athletes who oppose transgender athletes in women's sports.

Blue-city drug gear exposes hypocrisy as cleanup group faces probe, leader cries foul

August 20, 2026

Blue-city drug gear exposes hypocrisy as cleanup group faces probe, leader cries foul

We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez says the state is investigating her volunteer needle cleanup group while the government hands out drug supplies.

Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours

August 14, 2026

Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours

Delta Air Lines Flight 81 declared an emergency for an overweight landing at Heathrow after a lavatory issue forced the Paris-to-Seattle diversion.

Beach hero jumps into the water after spotting 3 girls in danger of drowning

August 13, 2026

Beach hero jumps into the water after spotting 3 girls in danger of drowning

Lillie Vehling, a UC Davis water polo player, spotted three girls bobbing and struggling in the waters of Lake Washington during Seafair's Blue Angels show.