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Woman accused in hit-and-run crash surrenders to police
The woman suspected of ramming two teens in a hit-and-run crash on Wednesday has turned herself in.Amy Lynn O'Brien, 37, who called police and told them she'd turn herself in at 4 p.m. Wednesday,...
View ArticlePolice: Teen shot in leg at West Seattle bus stop, no arrests made
Police are trying to figure out who shot a teen in the leg while he waited for a bus Friday night.Just before 8:20p.m., the 17-year-old was sitting at a bus stop in the 9200 block of Delridge Way...
View Article4 package snatching suspects arrested during traffic stop
A group of package snatching thieves were arrested Friday in West Seattle following a traffic stop, according to police.Just before 11:45a.m., a woman called 911 stating a man had stolen a UPS package...
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Ferry problems cause further delays for commuters
Ferry commuters were once again hit by delays at the dock Monday morning after two more ferries were pulled from service due to mechanical problems.The two new ferries forced out of service means the...
View ArticleSuperintendent: Seattle schools will be 'extra vigilant' in wake of Conn....
In the wake of Friday's deadly school shooting in Connecticut, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Jose Banda released the following statement to families.We were deeply saddened to learn of the...
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City announces 'women only' swimming program
The city announced plans Thursday to begin hosting women-only swimming sessions at four local pools.The program, which will begin in March, is meant to serve women who, "because of cultural, personal...
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Natl. Weather Service: White Christmas possible in some areas
Some parts of Puget Sound lowlands could receive a rare white Christmas - at least during the morning hours, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.A posting on the Weather Service...
View ArticleThree die from flu in Puget Sound
A child from Pierce County and two King County adults died this month from the flu. These are the first flu-related deaths of the season.“Any death from a preventable illness is upsetting, and it’s...
View ArticleState's minimum wage increasing in 2013
More than 150,000 workers will see their paycheck increase come New Year’s Day when Washington state increases its minimum wage to $9.19 an hour.It’s a 12-cent increase for Washington workers and puts...
View ArticleArmed robbery suspect found, arrested outside Kent hotel
A suspect linked to an armed robbery in West Seattle earlier this month was arrested outside a Kent hotel on Friday, according to police.Just before 11:00a.m., on December 18, police say two men kicked...
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Suspected car thief crashes in Delridge, injuring four
A suspected car thief who was speeding away from the scene of a burglary crashed head-on into another car in Delridge Tuesday afternoon.Police say the crash happened at 4:15 p.m. in the 2300 block of...
View ArticleOpinion: New Seattle Public Schools levies are critical for students
By Mwiza Kalisa, Schools FirstOn Feb. 12, Seattle voters will be asked to renew two property-tax levies that provide funding for Seattle Public Schools. The levies, which are the only measures on the...
View ArticleBECU gives more than $100,000 to local schools
Local credit union BECU recently awarded more than $100,000 to 49 Western Washington Schools through its SCHOOL Grants program.The grants support programs that have a big impact on students' lives by...
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Spring starts Wednesday, but don't expect much sun
We're starting off a new workweek with some scattered showers and breezy conditions. It's all due to a weak system that's moving through -- and factor in some cooler air, there's a slight chance of a...
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Photos: Last call at Alki Tavern
The Alki Tavern's final day of business Sunday was filled with bikers, beers and laughter. So, it was a lot like any other day at the bar, which closed after 37 years.
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Rain returns Tuesday, but weekend looking good
What a weekend -- and it looks like we'll start off our workweek on the same note.We're lucky to have a "weak" ridge over much of Western Washington today -- that's why it'll remain dry and mild with...
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Look for sunny skies this week, but rain looms for the weekend
We're starting things off rather foggy across much of our South Sound communities, with less than a mile of visibility in and around Olympia. Conditions improve a bit in Pierce and King counties, with...
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Your forecast: Bring on the sun
Good morning, and welcome to another workweek!Some of us (particularly in the South Sound and portions of Snohomish County) are waking up to low visibility and patchy fog. And, with those temperatures...
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Wind, rain now; warmth returning later this week
We're starting off our morning with breezy conditions and wet weather. Thanks to a cold front that's pushing through the region, Monday will be the windiest and wettest day of the workweek. However,...
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