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College athlete describes split-second decision to help 3 girls struggling in water

August 13, 2026

College athlete describes split-second decision to help 3 girls struggling in water

UC Davis water polo player Lillie Vehling describes the moment she spotted three girls struggling in the water and jumped in to help, pulling them to safety one by one. (Source: KCPQ)

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation

July 31, 2026

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation

Deputy Chief Andre Sayles takes over as interim Seattle police chief after Shon Barnes' resignation following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.

Embattled Seattle police chief relieved of his duties by democratic socialist mayor, Black protest planned

July 30, 2026

Embattled Seattle police chief relieved of his duties by democratic socialist mayor, Black protest planned

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign after abruptly leaving a vigil for victims of the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.

Viral raccoon Jimothy gets his own MLB theme night as Seattle Mariners embrace the trend

July 29, 2026

Viral raccoon Jimothy gets his own MLB theme night as Seattle Mariners embrace the trend

The Seattle Mariners are hosting Jimothy Night on Aug. 5 against the Detroit Tigers, giving out raccoon rookie cards to the first 20,000 fans.

Seattle police chief snaps over Chicago home questions, absence from city after mass shooting

July 29, 2026

Seattle police chief snaps over Chicago home questions, absence from city after mass shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was in Dallas when the Bite of Seattle mass shooting killed three, sparking scrutiny over his frequent travel.

Washington mother says she found adult male showering in women's locker room during children's swim meet

July 28, 2026

Washington mother says she found adult male showering in women's locker room during children's swim meet

Maria Varchetto says she found an adult male showering in the women's locker room at Lynnwood Recreation Center during a youth swim meet event.

Third suspect emerges in deadly Seattle mass shooting, one alleged gunman found dead

July 27, 2026

Third suspect emerges in deadly Seattle mass shooting, one alleged gunman found dead

Police believe three suspects were involved in the Seattle Center shooting that killed three people, wounded four others and left one suspected gunman at large as the manhunt continues.

Another top Seattle mayoral aide exits as Katie Wilson administration faces continued staff turnover

July 24, 2026

Another top Seattle mayoral aide exits as Katie Wilson administration faces continued staff turnover

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary is leaving City Hall after less than seven months, adding to significant staffing turnover in her office.

Multiple injured after floatplane makes emergency landing, catches fire off Washington coast

July 24, 2026

Multiple injured after floatplane makes emergency landing, catches fire off Washington coast

A Kenmore Air seaplane carrying 11 people made an emergency landing near Sucia Island on the Washington coast before catching fire, with one person in critical condition.

First-time homebuyer affordability in Seattle area called 'ridiculous' as housing costs keep rising

July 21, 2026

First-time homebuyer affordability in Seattle area called 'ridiculous' as housing costs keep rising

A WalletHub study ranks Seattle and Tacoma among the toughest U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers, with starter homes averaging well over $500,000.