Downtown Seattle

Communities Police: Shoplifter armed with sharpened butter knife arrested

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 9:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 9:27 AM PDT

A 42-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly threatening a 7-Eleven clerk with a sharpened butter knife during a shoplifting attempt.

Communities 4 Seattleites show how to escalate any situation in 5 easy steps

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 9:24 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 10:12 AM PDT

The Internet is full of lessons on how to deescalate tense situations in order to get through them safely. But, what if you want to escalate a situation? Let the following situation be your guide.

Communities Former nurse charged with stealing patients' pain meds

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 2:34 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 10, 2013 at 2:45 PM PDT

A woman suspected of posing as a nurse to steal pain medications directly from patients at Swedish Hospital earlier this year used to be an actual nurse stealing pain medications from patients at Swedish Hospital.

Communities Officers rescue man from machete attack

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 12:14 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 10, 2013 at 12:59 PM PDT

A couple officers were in the right place at the right time to rescue a man from a machete-wielding attacker Wednesday night in the International District, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Communities Man robbed at gunpoint while trying to pay for parking

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jun 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 6, 2013 at 11:13 AM PDT

A man in his 60s was robbed at gunpoint last Friday night while trying to pay for parking in a lot near the Pike Place Market, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Communities Photos: 5 Seattle hotel suites for rockstars and royalty (Photo Gallery)

By Joshua Lewis and Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: Jun 5, 2013 at 7:22 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 5, 2013 at 11:07 AM PDT

When staying in Seattle, there are plenty of options that are both affordable and practical. But for those with a little more disposable income, there are some truly remarkable suites hidden around the city that are luxurious, opulent -- and downright incredible.

Communities Despite just kidding, man arrested for allegedly threatening bartender

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jun 5, 2013 at 7:09 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 5, 2013 at 7:27 AM PDT

A self-described Colombian gangster learned the "just kidding" defense doesn't fly with police when he allegedly threatened to kill a Belltown bartender and bouncer last Thursday.

Communities Have you seen this Seattle bank robber? (Photo Gallery)

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 1:56 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 3:53 PM PDT

The Seattle Police Department is looking for the man who allegedly robbed a Seattle bank Tuesday afternoon.

Communities Police: Photographer robbed by adult model at hotel

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 10:45 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 11:50 AM PDT

A man who photographs adult models he meets online as extra work was robbed by a woman who agreed to model at a downtown hotel, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Communities Police: Armed 15-year-old arrested while heading for school

By KOMO Staff Published: Jun 6, 2013 at 8:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 7, 2013 at 9:56 AM PDT

Seattle police arrested a 15-year-old boy who they say was armed with a handgun and heading to his downtown Seattle school.

Communities Tuba Man killer headed back to prison

By Michael Harthorne Published: May 31, 2013 at 11:36 AM PDT Last Updated: May 31, 2013 at 11:49 AM PDT

The 20-year-old convicted in the death of Seattle's Tuba Man is headed back to prison, this time for illegal possession of a firearm. It will be Billy Chambers fourth time being locked up since his 2008 conviction.

Communities Police: Man robbed twice during 'horrible morning'

By Michael Harthorne Published: May 31, 2013 at 8:01 AM PDT Last Updated: May 31, 2013 at 9:00 AM PDT

A downtown Seattle resident on the verge of tears told an officer he was having a "horrible morning," which may have been a bit of an understatement considering he was violently robbed twice in the span of 90 minutes.