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Graeme Dobbeck's family said his kindness made it especially difficult to understand why his former co-worker allegedly shot and killed him earlier this month inside a 76 gas station near Seattle’s Space Needle.

The Justice Department is demanding officials set aside the ballots of more than 400 people in Washington, asserting they are noncitizens who are illegally registered to vote. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs dismissed the demands.

Seattle Public Schools is once again considering closing schools and merging them with others as the district faces declining student enrollment and budget issues.

Families of two workers have sued Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company and the Longview paper-and-pulp mill’s previous owner who built the tank of white liquor that failed in May, killing 11 people.

Sound Transit trains had nearly as hard a time gaining yardage in Seattle as the Kansas City Chiefs over the weekend.

Robert Sindelar, co-owner of Third Place Books, spent much of the '90s immersed in Seattle’s fringe theater scene. He returns to the stage this month.

Large stock pots of Mexico’s staple soups simmer while carrying the brothy red and green chile Pueblo, a Burien food bank. In a steady L-shape...

The former agents, whom the plaintiff alleges sexually assaulted her at an agent recruiting event, settled in a confidential deal just two days into the trial.

The 10th month has so far been one of the driest Octobers on record with weather often more reminiscent of summer. That's about to change.

How's that for an encore? The Washington folk-rock star announced an intimate run of one-of-a-kind shows in her hometown to cap her Burn the Setlist Tour.

How's that for an encore? The Washington folk-rock star announced an intimate run of one-of-a-kind shows in her hometown to cap her Burn the Setlist Tour.

A Kitsap County ballot measure is pitting the state's largest utility against a group of volunteers. They are very outgunned.

This week’s edition of Neighborhood Eats takes our writer to 45th Street in Wallingford, where it’s easy to find solid options for lunch and dinner. Tag along!

Adults are stepping up to the barre and to enjoy the physical benefits and camaraderie of ballet dance classes at Seattle's Exit Space.

This fall, get outside and hit some of Washington’s cycling trails that are known for their fiery displays of autumn hues.

RAVE to Seattle Public Utilities for allowing each household to put out up to 10 bags of leaves for free during each collection day in November. RANT to my neighborhood delivery driver. I was expecting a wine delivery that required...

Microsoft announced another round of buyouts as it continues to try and reduce its head count.

Washington resident Paige Adamson, 61, was stopped at the border and questioned about her voting history. Weeks later she skipped a doctor visit. Then she died.

Renters struggling with high costs and maintenance issues are forming tenant unions. A proposed Tacoma law could give them more leverage.

RANT to the woman who let her dog sit on a seat on the light rail. Dogs are required to be on a leash or in a carrier and must stay on the floor. Who wants to sit on a...

You might be tempted to overpack, especially in November. Here's how to avoid doing so, according to the Travel Troubleshooter.

Seattle Proposition 1 would maintain current bus service and fund more frequent trips in certain neighborhoods and boost late-night and weekend runs.

Adults are stepping up to the barre and to enjoy the physical benefits and camaraderie of ballet dance classes at Seattle's Exit Space.

Ruthann Kurose, the Seattle activist who fought for redress and reparations for Japanese Americans after World War II, died Oct. 15 at age 75.

This fall, get outside and hit some of Washington’s cycling trails that are known for their fiery displays of autumn hues.

A Snohomish County woman was taking out her trash when she encountered a black bear Sunday. She suffered minor injuries.

Some among the Seattle area's Generation Z and Alpha age groups are diving headfirst into entrepreneurship.

Residents are working to clean up stubborn drug use and homelessness as they mourn the loss of key businesses and choose a new City Council member.

Washington programs help former gang members, incarcerated people or trafficking survivors remove tattoos that remind them of a life they want to leave behind.

The actor wore a unique Mugler ensemble to the Los Angeles gala earlier this month.

The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission announced Friday it will not enforce the $75,000 cap on contributions for statewide campaigns.

Emergency backup goalies, one of the coolest quirks in hockey, now serve full-time rolls. We went behind the scenes with the Kraken's EBUG, who has what "may be the best gig in hockey."

The Seattle Times wants to hear from you: What are you hoping the next police chief will do or accomplish? What qualities and approaches should they have?

The Seahawks are 3-3 this season, despite a dominant defense. For first-year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, prove-it time is approaching.

It turns out the Regional Homelessness Authority left $250 million in aid unspent in the past five years, writes columnist Danny Westneat. “This cost lives,” charged one elected official.

The Seattle Police Department was investigating after a spray of gunfire left over 80 shell casings in a North Seattle neighborhood Saturday.

Notable deaths also include photographer Jerry Gay, Pavlov's Dog singer David Surkamp and California wine pioneer Jim Concannon.

Washington State falls out of bowl eligibility as No. 21 Boise State scores three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away.

The World Series is here, which means the Hot Stove season is drawing near. Here are three moves the Mariners need to consider this offseason before a likely lockout.

While the cooler months are often a signal to slow down, there’s still much to keep you active and busy, even during the latter half of the season.

Two children, ages 5 and 16, riding an e-scooter south of Everett collided with a car Friday. Both were seriously hurt.

As one of the few revenue-generating city jobs, parking enforcement officers should be a budget writer's best friend. Not this year.

On Friday, Seattle chef Melissa Miranda said she will close Kilig on Dec. 4, replacing it with another concept — just as another CID favorite announced changes.

Foes of the tax argue public pensions are at risk of being taxed. But no one gets a $1 million pension, and labor leaders say it's a scare tactic.

For Halloween, we dig into Seattle's dark past and tales of ghostly happenings that swirl around some favorite haunts.

There were multiple Seattle nods — both expected and unexpected — during the indie rock star's first local arena show, which had a strict no-phones policy.

Sound Transit's 1 and 2 Line trains Saturday morning were suspended from Pinehurst Station to University of Washington Station due to a power issue.

Tacoma is considering eliminating its HOPE Team, which works to help people in crisis and connect them with longer-term behavioral health services.

Two Starbucks coffeehouses at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are set to shutter — but the closures are not up to the Seattle-based coffee giant.

Based on Joanna Murray-Smith’s play “Switzerland,” “A Talent for Murder” is a combination of psychological thriller and examination of writers’ block.