Powerful windstorms headed our way
Meteorologist Cliff Mass says it “has the potential to be one of the strongest windstorms we have seen in a few years.” The National Weather Service says the “models beginning …
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Fire quickly extinguished at Shilshole
A fire along Shilshole Marina this morning kicked up lots of smoke. It was a fire “in an asphalt kettle,” said Seattle Fire, which was able to extinguish it quickly …
Ballard Bridge reopens after 1.5 hour closure
Update 5:15 p.m. The Ballard Bridge has reopened! Earlier: The bridge closed around 3:40 p.m. due to “malfunctioning bridge gates,” says SDOT. Crews are working to fix the problem, but …
Grey whale visits the Ballard Locks
When a grey whale decides to visit a popular tourist spot on a sunny day, you can expect there are plenty of photos and videos to document the event. Have …
Gas line break shuts down 36th through Fremont
Updated: N 36th. has reopened to traffic. Earlier: You may have heard lots of sirens and a helicopter or two just after noon. It’s all for a gas line break …
Light rail could be coming to Ballard… 22 years from now
Sound Transit has unveiled its next proposal for light rail expansion: $50 billion worth that would connect Everett, Tacoma, Redmond, Issaquah, West Seattle and Ballard. Here’s the map and list …
Google to move out of Fremont into new complex on Lake Union
One of the largest companies in neighboring Fremont is planning to move into a larger space in South Lake Union. Today Google announced plans to build four buildings, developed by …
Several buildings destroyed, firefighters injured in huge explosion in Greenwood
A natural gas explosion tore through several buildings and injured nine firefighters in the early morning hours in central Greenwood. None of the injuries are serious. At least one large …
Homeless ‘safe lot’ opening in Ballard
Mayor Ed Murray announced today an emergency order to create two “safe lots” for homeless people living in RVs and other vehicles. One of those lots will be located in …
Schools locked down after report of man with gun
Seattle Police responded to Salmon Bay School this morning after a witness reported seeing a man who “dropped a gun, picked it up and cut through Salmon Bay School grounds, …
Body found at Golden Gardens Park
Update 4:30 p.m.: According to our news partners at The Seattle Times, SPD detectives determined that the man, reportedly in his 30s, did not die under suspicious circumstances. The King …
Police search for gun on Ballard High campus, student arrested nearby
Update 2:32 SPD and Seattle Schools just wrapped up a media briefing. No weapon found yet. Search will continue awhile longer, but students are being released. “A little bit of …