The Local Sunset ·
Family Sues Seattle Over Teen’s Gas Works Death
The teen’s family has sued Seattle, claiming internal city conflict led to negligent conditions that caused the 2025 Gas Works Park fatal fall.
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The Local Sunset ·
Police Probe Tree Branch Blockage as Ferries Run Reduced Schedule
Seattle police investigated a tree‑branch blockage on 42nd SW while Washington State Ferries ran a reduced two‑boat schedule on the Triangle Route.
The Local Sunset ·
30-Year-Old Cyclist Killed in Aurora Avenue Hit‑And‑Run
A 30-year-old cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle on Monday night.
The Local Sunset ·
Developer to Build 20 Homes in Seattle’s Central District
A Seattle social housing developer plans to build about 20 homes in the Central District by 2028, using land formerly owned by former state lawmaker Frank…
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle Gives $4.6 M Grants to Cut Building Pollution
Seattle city government granted $4.6 million to nine affordable‑housing groups to fund projects that cut building‑related climate pollution, advancing the…
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle Police Lieutenant Reprimanded Over 2025 Park Protest Comments
A Seattle police lieutenant was formally reprimanded for remarks recorded on body‑worn camera during the May 2025 Mayday USA rally clash at Cal Anderson Park.
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle Firefighters Quell Duct Fire in West Seattle Building
A ceiling duct fire at a West Seattle commercial building was extinguished by Seattle firefighters within minutes on Monday morning.
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle Volunteers Trade Weekends to Aid Domestic Violence Survivors
Seattle volunteers are giving up weekends to work with police and provide immediate help and resources to domestic violence survivors.
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle Judge Dismisses Costco Tequila Labeling Class Action
A Seattle federal judge threw out a class‑action suit over Costco's Kirkland Signature tequila labeling, stating Mexican regulations control the definition of…
The Local Sunset ·
Seattle Police Investigate Fake Uber Pickup After Woman Jumps in Kent
Police are probing a fake Uber ride after a 25‑year‑old woman exited a car in Kent, realizing it was not her Uber. The incident started near a Pioneer Square…
The Local Sunset ·
Body Found After Illegal Fire Extinguished at Seattle Encampment
Firefighters extinguished an illegal fire at a Seattle encampment on Monday and found a body, prompting a sheriff's investigation.
The Local Sunset ·
Condo Garage Storage Rooms Burglarized in West Seattle
Police responded to a Sunday evening burglary at a West Seattle condo garage, where multiple storage rooms were broken into after receiving a text report and…
The Local Sunset ·
Thousands March in Seattle, Causing Traffic Jams
A "No Kings" march in Seattle on October 18, 2026 drew thousands of protesters, causing traffic jams and forming part of a nationwide anti‑Trump rally series.
The Local Sunset ·
Kent Police Arrest Shoplifting Suspect Near Target While on Separate Call
Two Kent police officers arrested a shoplifting suspect near Target while handling another shoplifting case on Oct. 14, 2026, showing multiple theft reports in…
The Local Sunset ·
State Trooper Rescues Injured Owl on I-5 Near Olympia
A Washington State Patrol trooper rescued an injured owl from the side of I‑5 near Olympia on Oct 18, 2026, underscoring how highway traffic often harms…
The Local Sunset ·
Firefighters Contain Early-Morning House Fire, No Injuries
Early Sunday morning, a house fire on Olympia's Wilson Street was contained by firefighters, with no injuries reported.
The Local Sunset ·
Snohomish County says ballot envelope typo won’t invalidate votes
A spelling error on some mailed ballot envelopes was found, but county officials say it will not invalidate votes in the November 3 election.
The Local Sunset ·
Wing Luke Museum to Open Historic Eng Family Home for Tours
The Wing Luke Museum has purchased the 1937 Eng Family Home in Seattle’s Chinatown International District and plans to provide guided tours, preserving a rare…
The Local Sunset ·
Tacoma Police Search for Missing Mazda Linked to Campus Carjacking
Tacoma police are seeking a missing Mazda tied to an armed carjacking on the University of Puget Sound campus, urging public help in finding it.
The Local Sunset ·
Mashiko Ends 30-Year West Seattle Run, Moves to White Center
Mashiko will close its West Seattle Junction location after 30 years, holding a final night on Oct. 19, 2026, and intends to reopen in White Center. Sushi chef…
The Local Sunset ·
Driver Hospitalized After Route 202 Crash Near Sammamish
A crash on Route 202 near Sammamish on October 18, 2026 injured the driver, who was hospitalized, after emergency responders arrived quickly.
The Local Sunset ·
Hundreds Volunteer for Duwamish River Cleanup
Hundreds of volunteers participated in a Duwamish Alive! cleanup on October 17, 2026, targeting the river from West Seattle to Tukwila to enhance its condition.
The Local Sunset ·
Microsoft stays neutral in Washington millionaire tax debate
Microsoft and other large employers are staying neutral on Washington's proposed millionaire tax, concentrating on stopping other tax hikes as legislators…
The Local Sunset ·
Western Washington Begins Driest October Since 2022, Fire Risk Persists
Western Washington experienced its driest October start since 2022, with low rainfall sustaining wildfire risk into the fall.