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Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ballard Bridge closure limited to Leary Way overpass
This story was originally published on The Ballard Bridge is not totally closed as expected this weekend. But Seattle Department of Transportation officials say you should still use the Aurora Bridge as an alternative. The closure this weekend is just the overpass at the north end of the bridge that crosses over Leary Way N.W. Crews are doing seismic retrofit work on the overpass. That means southbound traffic will exit at Leary Way, then use the on-ramp to get onto the bridge. It's the same situation for those going north. After crossing the bridge, you'll need to exit down to Leary Way using the off-ramp, and then continue into Ballard. So there's still likely to be big backups, which is why SDOT is encouraging use of the Aurora or Fremont Bridges.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Seattle police investigate officer-involved shooting in Belltown
The Brief Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. Authorities say it happened before 1 p.m. near 3rd Ave. and Battery St. SEATTLE - Police are investigating a shooting involving an officer in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. What they're saying According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), the incident happened at 3rd Avenue and Battery Street at around 12:20 p.m. In a press conference, SPD Chief Shon Barnes said that two officers on the department's bike team were conducting active patrols in the Belltown neighborhood. During the patrol, officers observed a person selling narcotics on the street. Based on their observations, they developed probable cause to arrest him. When officers approached, the man ran away toward 3rd Avenue. The pursuit continued along 3rd Avenue, and the suspect pointed a handgun at officers. The officers took cover and continued their pursuit. The suspect then pointed his gun a second time, and one of the officers fired multiple shots. The suspect dropped his weapon, surrendered to police and was taken into custody without further incident. According to Chief Barnes, no one was injured in the shooting. As standard protocol, the officer will be placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues. At the time, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) issued an alert stating that both northbound and southbound lanes of 3rd Avenue between Cedar Street and Bell Street were blocked due to police activity. Traffic officials urged the public to use alternate routes. This is a developing story. More information will be provided as soon as it becomes available. The Source Information in this story comes from the Seattle Police Department and the Seattle Department of Transportation. A religious group held a protest outside Seattle City Hall. Here's why LIVE: Updates on Seattle's Tuesday protest, arrests, more Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA 2 injured in separate Seattle shootings Teen, child killed in Lacey, WA mobile home fire Crews investigate explosion at Woodinville, WA hardware store College Inn Pub announces closure after 50 years in Seattle Dave's Hot Chicken to open 4 new locations in Seattle area. Here's where To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Parking adjustments coming to West Seattle's Alki Beach
The Brief The Seattle Department of Transportation plans to adjust parking at Alki Beach to address safety concerns and increased summer demand. Changes include converting angled parking to parallel parking near Don Armeni Park, and a proposal to re-establish daytime parking on Alki Avenue SW. An online survey regarding the proposed parking changes closes on June 22, 2025. WEST SEATTLE - Some changes are coming to parking along West Seattle's Alki Beach, aimed at addressing recent public safety concerns and an increased demand this summer. The adjustments include limiting parking spaces in some areas, and opening up more spots during the day. What's next The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) proposed to re-establish daytime on-street parking on the west side of Alki Avenue Southwest, near Alki Beach Park. Changes could be installed in the summer of 2025. Click to open this PDF in a new window. Additionally, angled parking along Duwamish Head, near Don Armeni Park, will be converted to parallel parking. This change was made to deter reported issues in the area, such as loitering and illegal activities. Existing overnight restrictions will remain in place from 11 pm. to 5 a.m. Timeline The Duwamish Head parking adjustment is expected to be completed by mid-June, according to SDOT. The Alki Avenue SW proposal is still being finalized, with community outreach planned later in the summer. SDOT says it will address questions and take feedback before implementing a design. A short survey on the Alki Avenue SW parking changes is also available online, and closes June 22, 2025. SDOT says these parking adjustments are being made at the request of Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka, aimed at increasing public safety and improving parking availability in the area. The Source Information in this story is from a fact sheet provided by the Seattle Department of Transportation. Ex-Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz files lawsuit, claims wrongful termination Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA 2 injured in separate Seattle shootings Teen, child killed in Lacey, WA mobile home fire Crews investigate explosion at Woodinville, WA hardware store College Inn Pub announces closure after 50 years in Seattle Dave's Hot Chicken to open 4 new locations in Seattle area. Here's where To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Axios
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Axios
LimeGliders debut in Seattle with 3,000 scooters
Seattle is the first city to launch LimeGliders — scooters that look like bikes — following a popular pilot run last year. Why it matters: Seattle's early embrace of micromobility and zeal for two-wheeled travel make it one of Lime's top global markets, company officials say. That boom is shaping the future of shared electric transit, as Lime uses the city to grow ridership and test new ideas, Hayden Harvey, Lime's director of government relations, told Axios. Between the lines: Seattle's not just a high-performing market — it's a real-world proving ground. With steep hills, rain, heat, cold, leaves and even cobblestones, the city challenges every aspect of a new model's design, Harvey said. Driving the news: Starting Thursday, the company is deploying up to 3,000 of the seated scooters alongside its fleet of 4,000 e-bikes and 7,000 standup scooters. What they're saying:"We're excited that Lime is rolling out this new option so that more people can select a device that works best for their needs," Seattle Department of Transportation interim director Adiam Emery said in a written statement. Zoom in: The all-green LimeGlider offers a more accessible ride than the company's scooters and e-bikes — with a lower center of gravity, a lower step-through, and no need to push off, pedal or adjust a seat. That makes it an easier choice for a wider range of riders, including novices and people with mobility concerns, Harvey said. Thought bubble: I took all three of Lime's options for a spin this week, and the Glider was by far the least intimidating. It's the only one I would be able to get my octogenarian mother to try. By the numbers: Seattle now ranks as Lime's No. 4 city globally for ridership, trailing only London, Paris and Berlin. 6 million Lime rides were taken in Seattle last year, per Lime, with 2 million so far in 2025, up 113% from the same period in 2024. Yes, but: Injuries involving electric scooters and bikes were up 37% last year over 2023, KING 5 reported. Lime acknowledges that its riders are vulnerable road users, like pedestrians, compared with cars, Harvey said. But shared scooters have "considerably stronger safety records" than private scooters, Lime said in an email Wednesday. Harvey said that the rate of incidents or injuries across Lime's service in Seattle declined 21% from 2023 to 2024 and that more than 99% of the city's 6 million trips ended without incident.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Docs: Motorcyclist accused in deadly hit-and-run had suspended license at time of crash
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The man accused of hitting two people, killing one of them, was not supposed to be driving on the roads, court documents say. On April 18, a couple was walking in a crosswalk at Martin Luther King Jr Way and S Alaska Street when they were both hit by a motorcycle. That motorcycle sped off and didn't stop to check on the couple. Both victims were taken to a hospital, where the 57-year-old woman later died from her injuries. Family put out a reward to help locate a suspect. A GoFundMe for the woman, Min Huang, has reached over $100,000. Min Huang's husband is still recovering. Thanks to tips and videos from the public, police were able to track down a suspect and arrest him. Tyler O'Brien, 44, was arrested on May 5 in connection to the hit-and-run. He had recently been arrested on April 25 for an unrelated crime. According to court documents, O'Brien was riding his motorcycle at the MLK Jr Way intersection with S. Alaska Street. He allegedly rode into the left turn only lane, waited for traffic to clear and then deliberately rode through the red light, into the southbound lanes, hitting the couple, court documents said. Investigators said they were able to ping O'Brien's phone near the crash at the time it occurred, and were able to follow his route through Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) cameras, according to court documents. The motorcycle allegedly involved in the crash was found at an abandoned property and had a tarp covering it, court documents said. O'Brien was arrested on May 5 and is currently at Harborview Medical Center for treatment for an ailment he had before his arrest. When he is released, he will be charged with felony hit-and-run, vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, and third-degree driving with a license suspended or revoked.
