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Crime October 12

Whistleblower alleges blue city jails hired over 100 illegal guards over several years

King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention faces probe over allegations it hired corrections officers with expired or temporary work authorization.

Media October 9

Seattle sued after mayor blames Christians for violent clash with left-wing agitators

Christian rally organizers file federal lawsuit against Seattle, Mayor Bruce Harrell and police after violent disruption at May event in Cal Anderson Park.

Politics October 3

Seattle mayor rejects locking up repeat criminals during tense debate: 'Maybe they're hungry'

Seattle Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell is facing criticism over a debate response explaining why he has "no desire" to put repeat offenders in jail.

Seattle September 24

Blue city crime crisis: Repeat offender strikes again after Charlotte train murder

A 44-year-old homeless man with an extensive criminal history was charged with first-degree assault for allegedly stabbing a man in a Seattle neighborhood.

Media September 14

Seattle response to homelessness divides progressives in upcoming mayoral race

Progressive Seattle mayoral candidates Mayor Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson offered different responses to the ongoing homelessness crisis in the city.

US Fires September 7

Texas woman sentenced to 6 years in prison for setting Washington state church on fire

A Texas woman was sentenced to six years in prison in connection with a 2023 arson attack on a church in Washington state, according to federal prosecutors.

Media September 6

Christian worship rally in Seattle remains peaceful despite progressive protests

Sean Feucht's Christian worship rally at Seattle's Gas Works Park proceeded peacefully despite progressive activists urging city officials to block the event.

Media September 5

Seattle hotel owner sues city, claims homeless shelter left property damaged, contaminated

Seattle hotel owner sues city and King County for allegedly breaching homeless shelter contract, claiming her historic Civic Hotel was returned damaged and contaminated.

Seattle September 3

CBP seizes fake Labubu dolls valued at over $500K and disguised as light bulbs at Seattle airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 11,000 fake Labubu dolls worth $513,937 at Seattle Airport, disguised as LED bulbs in a shipment from South Korea.

Media August 30

Christian worship event in deep blue city faces fierce backlash from LGBTQ leaders

Christian worship leader Sean Feucht is holding a rally in Seattle despite LGBTQ activists urging city officials to revoke his permit. Counter-protests are planned.

Washington August 18

Seattle police chief was reportedly having lunch as $2M jewelry store robbery happened just yards away

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was reportedly eating lunch yards away when masked robbers stole $2 million in diamonds and Rolex watches from a West Seattle jewelry store.