Convicted rapist accused of attacking woman during Seattle date could face life in prison
Prosecutors say the woman escaped at a red light in Ballard after the man restrained and sexually assaulted her inside his car.
Bellevue tests smartphone technology to warn drivers about pedestrians at crosswalks
The pilot project sends drivers audible and visual alerts when a pedestrian pushes a crosswalk button.
Washington’s third Congressional race getting national attention
With under two weeks until election day, the national media and big-name politicians are paying attention to one of the most competitive races coming up in November.
Proposed 23-story apartment tower could replace most of a historic building near Pike Place Market
Preservation advocates oppose plans to demolish most of the Doyle Building while retaining two of its historic exterior walls.
Puyallup man struck, killed by train after wheelchair gets stuck on tracks
Puyallup police said two people tried to help the man off the tracks but were unsuccessful.
3 charged in shooting that killed 16-year-old in Tacoma parking garage
A tipster told investigators the shooting followed an attack that wounded one suspect in the hand the previous day.
KING 5’s Initiative 638 debate, focusing on transgender participation in K-12 athletics
KING 5 is hosting a debate Thursday on Initiative 638, where voters will decide whether to restrict participation in girls’ school sports based on biological sex.
How to watch KING 5’s Initiative 001 debate, focusing on parental rights and student privacy
KING 5 is hosting a debate Thursday on Initiative 001, focusing on the measure’s potential effects on parental access to student records.
Initiative debate: Millionaires tax on the ballot
The Oct. 8 debate will air live at 8 p.m. on KONG-TV and will be streamed on KING 5 and The Seattle Times’ digital platforms.
Seattle shifts homelessness strategy as number of unsheltered grows
Mayor Katie Wilson will expand a Pioneer Square strategy that moved 70 people into housing or shelter ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
