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.
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.
September 1, 2026 Washington homeowner hears mysterious banging, calls 911 before police find growling bobcat at top of stairs Video shows a growling bobcat perched atop a Washington homeowner's staircase after police responded to a reported burglary in a neighborhood.
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.
August 27, 2026 ‘LAND OF OPPORTUNITY’: Blue-state executives are flooding Florida with relocation calls after viral Mamdani ad Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson reveals that companies and public leaders from New York, California, Washington and Illinois are reaching out daily to relocate operations to the Sunshine State following a viral billboard campaign.
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.
August 25, 2026 Seattle man allegedly targeted governor after telling hospital of murderous plan: docs A Seattle man allegedly told authorities he planned to surveil Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's mansion and harm anyone standing in his way inside.
August 24, 2026 Suspect in deaths of 5 found dead after cops uncover grim scene at rural property outside Portland A suspect was found dead in Enumclaw, Washington, after five people were discovered killed at a Forest Grove, Oregon, property, according to officials.
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.
August 12, 2026 WATCH: Neighbor’s double take helped police identify accused wildfire arsonist as flames raced nearby Paul Child spotted a stranger near railroad tracks twice before smoke rose, leading to a field showup that helped police ID accused arsonist Farinacci.
