• Washington Court of Appeals upholds $21M award to doctor in Seattle Children's racial discrimination case
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    Washington Court of Appeals upholds $21M award to doctor in Seattle Children’s racial discrimination case

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a $21 million jury award for Dr. Benjamin Danielson in his racial discrimination lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital. SEATTLE — The Washington Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld a $21 million jury award in favor of a doctor who filed a lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital for racial discrimination. Dr. Benjamin Danielson, the former medical director of the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic, led the clinic for 21 years, serving a largely Black and low-income community. He alleged he was subjected to a racially hostile work environment and faced retaliation after raising concerns about inequitable…

  • North Seattle businesses demand action after Aurora Avenue shooting leaves community shaken
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    North Seattle businesses demand action after Aurora Avenue shooting leaves community shaken

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    North Seattle residents are demanding action after dozens of rounds were fired in a busy commercial corridor over the weekend. SEATTLE — Business owners and neighbors along Aurora Avenue in North Seattle say they are increasing security measures and demanding action after a weekend shooting that sent dozens of rounds across a busy commercial corridor. Seattle police are investigating the shooting, which happened around 4 a.m. Friday near Aurora Avenue North and North 98th Street. This story continues below. According to Seattle police, multiple callers reported hearing a volley of more than 30 gunshots. Officers arrived minutes…

  • Seattle cemetery hosts 99th Memorial Day ceremony
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    Seattle cemetery hosts 99th Memorial Day ceremony

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Some 200 people helped display 6,000 American flags on veterans’ headstones. SEATTLE — With stacks of American flags in hand, hundreds of volunteers gathered at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery to mark approximately 6,000 veteran headstones in observance of Memorial Day. “When you hear people complain about just little things like the neighbor doesn’t put the garbage cans away or my latte isn’t hot, remember that some of these people are out in the trenches,” said Karen Hogel, an attendee. “All of that is nothing compared to the sacrifice these people give.” This story continues below. …

  • North Seattle neighborhood builds makeshift barricades after shootings near Aurora
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    North Seattle neighborhood builds makeshift barricades after shootings near Aurora

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Residents say repeated gunfire forced them to block streets themselves. Their neighbors warn barriers will slow firefighters and medics. SEATTLE — After weeks of gunfire near their homes, some North Seattle residents have taken matters into their own hands — building and placing makeshift barricades in neighborhood streets they said have become susceptible to gun violence spilling off Aurora Avenue. Residents near North 98th Street and Linden Avenue North spent part of the Memorial Day weekend piling dirt, gravel, logs and chunks of concrete into roadblocks that now partially block access to three residential streets near Aurora Ave. …

  • Seattle Seawolves set to take on Chicago Hounds. Here's how to stream with KING 5
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    Seattle Seawolves set to take on Chicago Hounds. Here’s how to stream with KING 5

    May 24, 2026 - By 

    You can stream the Seattle Seawolves game against the Chicago Hounds on KING 5 apps for your TV or mobile phone, on KING5.com, or on KONG. FAIRFAX, Va. — The Seattle Seawolves are set to play the Chicago Hounds Sunday, May 24. Kickoff set for 1 p.m. at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. KING 5 is partnering with the club to bring all of their games to fans who can’t watch in person for free on KONG and streaming. The Seawolves (4-3) are riding a three-game winning streak and looking for redemption against the undefeated Hounds (7-0). The last time…

  • Seattle LGBTQ advocates rally for a civil emergency declaration as more trans people relocate to city for safety
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    Seattle LGBTQ advocates rally for a civil emergency declaration as more trans people relocate to city for safety

    May 24, 2026 - By 

    Advocates urged Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a civil emergency, citing rising arrivals of trans people and strain on local services. SEATTLE — LGBTQ advocates and community members rallied at Seattle City Hall on Saturday, calling on Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a civil emergency as more transgender people and families relocate to the city seeking safety, health care and support. Dozens marched through downtown Seattle carrying signs and chanting in support of additional city resources for transgender residents and newcomers fleeing anti-LGBTQ laws and political climates in other states. Seattle police monitored the march and rally Saturday afternoon. From…