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The Local Sunset ·
Southbound I-5 express lanes in Seattle reopened after a signal problem caused an hour-long delay. The toll lanes aim for quicker travel but are vulnerable to technical faults.
The Local Sunset ·
Fire investigators have launched a criminal probe into a Halloween night fire in Everett that displaced 15 residents and trapped a mother and her toddler on a…
The Local Sunset ·
Federal monitors will be sent to King County to speak with voters outside designated areas about their voting experience, according to the Justice Department…
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle council members are reviewing costly amendments to Mayor Wilson's budget proposal, highlighting differing priorities as the city prepares for the next…
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle gasoline prices dropped slightly over the last week but stay about $1 above the national average, continuing the city’s long‑standing premium.
The Local Sunset ·
The Admiral and Fremont library branches will reopen in early January 2027 after a delay caused by installing a new air‑conditioning system. The Admiral branch…
The Local Sunset ·
A UW astronomer and the Rubin Observatory team may have identified a new dwarf planet and warned of a supermoon and Leonids peak in November 2026.
The Local Sunset ·
WSDOT is soliciting public comments while evaluating a high‑speed rail project linking Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, BC.
The Local Sunset ·
Mayor Katie Wilson vetoed the council's RV permit bill and signed four other measures, saying the permit program would not be effective.
The Local Sunset ·
Northbound lanes on I‑5’s Ship Canal Bridge reopened on Nov 2, 2026 after the Revive I‑5 project wrapped up early, returning traffic to normal for Seattle…
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle’s median household income has stopped rising after ten years of growth and is not keeping pace with inflation, marking a three‑year slowdown.
The Local Sunset ·
The governor deployed unarmed National Guard members to monitor a West Seattle ballot drop box overnight, aiming to protect mail‑in ballot integrity. Similar…
The Local Sunset ·
Two brothers built and showcased a 14‑foot Halloween animatronic called Grimothy in Seattle on October 31, 2026. The creation was a response to the summer…
The Local Sunset ·
Police answered an attempted armed robbery at a West Seattle 7‑Eleven on the night of November 1, 2026, involving two armed suspects and a getaway vehicle,…
The Local Sunset ·
Two people were arrested by Thurston County deputies for breaking into an abandoned West Olympia mansion on Halloween.
The Local Sunset ·
Neon Brass Party played at the sixth Haunted Alley Halloween event in Arbor Heights on Oct. 31, 2026, with Jason Grotelueschen and Kristin also attending.
The Local Sunset ·
Pegasus in Redmond is expanding its horse therapy outreach as the racing industry contracts, highlighting its pool, underwater treadmill, and high‑oxygen…
The Local Sunset ·
The school may receive a $1 million football field renovation to lift morale after fire damage.
The Local Sunset ·
Spokane County emergency crews were honored in Times Square on October 28, 2026 for their work fighting the Spokane Complex Fires that started on August 1,…
The Local Sunset ·
A driver was arrested after crashing into a State Patrol car on I-5, leaving the passenger seriously injured.
The Local Sunset ·
Law enforcement shut two of three southbound I-5 lanes near the Thurston County line on Nov 1, 2026, potentially causing commuter delays on the major highway.
The Local Sunset ·
A coyote caught a salmon in Longfellow Creek, filmed by Paul and Ilana during the salmon season.
The Local Sunset ·
A coordinated police effort in Westwood Village on October 26 led to eight shoplifting arrests, reflecting the precinct's focus on the area as a known hotspot.
The Local Sunset ·
A UW astronomer and Rubin Observatory team identified a possible new dwarf planet and highlighted November's supermoon and Leonids meteor shower.