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Shots fired in Columbia City neighborhood

Man arrested in connection to a shoot-out in Columbia City this morning. Just shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired near the 5200 block of 39 Av S.  Numerous witnesses reported hearing 6 or more shots and then seeing two black males running away from the area. Other witnesses reported that… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor, Council Signal Intent to Site and Build New Police Station for North Precinct

The existing North Precinct Police Station, built in 1984 to house 154 staff and now home to 254, is badly overcrowded and there is not enough space available to adequately expand it on its current site. In September 2012, as part of the budgeting process, Mayor Mike McGinn proposed doing… [ Keep reading ]

Man Leads Police On Chase In Stolen Patrol Car After Attacking Bus Rider, Officers (Updated)

Seattle police arrested a 35-year-old man in Queen Anne Thursday afternoon after he assaulted a man on a Metro bus, attacked two police officers, stole a patrol car and collided with another driver as he led police on a chase through Queen Anne. Police are still trying to sort out… [ Keep reading ]

Everything That Happened on May Day 2013

With the exception of a few minor scuffles between clowns and our local superheroes, the 13th Annual May Day March for Worker and Immigrant Rights was a complete success and went off without a hitch. But two hours after that march ended, at about 6 pm, another group of… [ Keep reading ]

*UPDATE* Semi-Truck/Bicyclist Fatality Collision

An adult male cyclist sustained mortal injuries this morning after a collision with a semi-truck.  At approximately 7:10 a.m. officers and fire department personnel responded to 911 calls of a semi-truck/bicyclist collision at South Hanford Street and East Marginal Way South.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a 53-year-old man driving a… [ Keep reading ]

What You Need to Know About May Day 2013 (UPDATED)

This post has been updated since it was posted at 5:36 pm on 4/30 Tomorrow is May Day, which means you’ll see a large crowd winding its way through the Central District and downtown Seattle during the afternoon and evening as part of the 13th Annual May Day March for… [ Keep reading ]

Man arrested for multiple weapons violations in North Seattle

Two males were seen firing shots from their vehicle as they drove through Lake City.  On 4/30/13, just shortly before 10:00 p.m., officers responded to 25 NE and Ravenna Av NE to a report of shots being fired from a moving vehicle. Witnesses reported that two males were firing shots out… [ Keep reading ]

Fatal Bicycle/Semi-Truck Collision Investigation on East Marginal Way South

Seattle Police and Fire responded to a fatality collision between a bicyclist and a semi-truck this morning at South Hanford and East Marginal Way South. Witnesses called 911 at around 7:15 this morning informing first responders of the collision.  Witnesses began giving the cyclist, a man in his 50’s, CPR at the… [ Keep reading ]

Man shot and killed in Rainier Valley

Multiple calls of shots fired this morning in South Seattle.  Just shortly before 1:oo a.m. officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Rainer Av S and S. Austin St. Officers quickly arrived in the area and found an adult male sitting in his vehicle with multiple… [ Keep reading ]