Bridget Chavez

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‘Still need more help’: Pioneer Square shooting sparks push for more police presence

Community leaders say late-night violence remains a concern and are calling for coordinated action across Seattle nightlife areas. SEATTLE — A woman shot in Pioneer Square early Sunday is expected to...

Box of hundreds of blank ballots found near Renton dumpster sparks investigation

A man brought hundreds of ballots to a state lawmaker after finding them near a dumpster, but election officials say they were never contacted. RENTON, Wash. — A box containing hundreds...

Thief steals beloved beaver mascots from Capitol Hill spa

As Waxon nears its 27th anniversary, a break-in took a computer and products — but it’s the missing mascots, Agatha and Bjorn, that have the neighborhood searching. SEATTLE — Inside Waxon...

Seattle is losing its last Capitol Hill butcher

After 16 years inside Melrose Market, Rain Shadow Meats will shut its doors in December. Its owner says the relationships built across the counter won’t stay behind. SEATTLE — The phone...

Buried under the snow? These pups will be the first to find you

At Stevens Pass, avalanche rescue begins long before a disaster — with puppies learning to play a game that could one day save a life. SKYKOMISH, Wash. — As the Stevens...

Seven dead gray whales signal trouble in Washington waters

Seven gray whale deaths in just weeks, and a whale still alive in Puget Sound, are pointing to a deeper crisis unfolding in the Arctic. SEATTLE — In the waters near...

Low snowpack, potentially dry summer increase wildfire risk

After lawmakers reversed a $60 million cut, the state heads into a potentially dry summer with renewed resources. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Heading into the 2026 wildfire season, Washington was on the...

Seattle’s new cross-lake light rail faces first Monday commute

After years of planning, a long-awaited connection between Seattle and the Eastside opens to weekday riders. SEATTLE — The region’s long-anticipated cross-lake light rail connection is now in service, and Monday...

Bridget Chavez

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