Police Activity Reported Around Issaquah Commons
Several patrol cars were seen moving quickly near 7th, Locust, and Salmon Run Park, but authorities had not released any immediate explanation.
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Transit & Safety
Traffic, transit and the public-safety concerns from the streets Seattleites actually walk.
Bellevue Drivers May See Red-Light Tickets Online Before the Mail Arrives
A red-light camera citation can appear in King County District Court records before the paper notice shows up, and a blank due date online does not by itself mean the case is invalid.
Arbor Heights Resident Reports Silver Dodge Stratus Stolen Before Dawn
The missing car was taken from the 9700 block of 33rd SW around 5:55 a.m. Friday and has visible front-end damage.
What The 111's Reroute Through South Bellevue Actually Costs Commuters
The rerouted 111 now connects Kennydale to downtown Seattle through a light-rail transfer at South Bellevue instead of a direct run. The timing numbers show exactly where the extra minutes go.
Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting In The University District
A woman was found dead and a man had shot himself Friday evening on University Way NE, Seattle police said, as detectives continued working to determine what happened before the gunfire.
Pops Heard Near Denny Park Raise Safety Questions In South Lake Union
Reports from around Denny Park placed a series of sharp nighttime pops across several blocks, with later scanner chatter indicating shell casings were found nearby.
Seattle's streetlight outages are getting harder to ignore
Drivers are noticing darker stretches on arterials, freeway ramps and bridges, especially in places where there is no safe spot to stop and report a dead light.
Along 8th, Car Break-Ins Keep Wearing Down The Block
Repeated car prowls and stolen deliveries have left one stretch of 8th stuck in a cycle of broken glass, missing packages and persistent frustration.
Ambush Carjacking Reported On The Delridge Ramp To The West Seattle Bridge
Police are investigating an early-morning robbery on the Delridge ramp after a driver stopped to move a sign blocking the way.
Aurora Bridge Closed In Both Directions After Northbound Blockage
A blockage just before the Bridge Way exit shut down a key Highway 99 crossing and quickly choked off one of Seattle's most tense driving corridors.
Bellevue workers still scramble for all-day parking near the library
Two-hour limits on most curb spaces and steep garage-pass prices leave workers weighing a longer walk, a bus transfer, or a shuttle ride.
West Seattle Bridge Inspection Will Close Delridge Offramp Saturday
SDOT says the westbound ramp to Delridge Way SW will be closed Saturday morning during a scheduled bridge inspection, with possible single-lane closures elsewhere later in the day.
SPD's October Newsletter Focuses on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The department uses its monthly message to emphasize survivor support and explain the work of its Special Assault Unit.
Seattle Gets $9.7 Million Federal Grant for Safer Streets
The federal money will pay for pavement improvements at four Seattle locations where vehicles have been skidding off the road.