Washington cities comment on ICE operations
Following the deaths of two American citizens shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, some cities in Washington have released statements on local law enforcement’s role when it comes to ICE operations.
Seattle rent keeps climbing while national growth stalls, report finds
While rent stalled nationally, Seattle prices continued to climb, with the Pacific region leading the U.S. The median rent for a three-bedroom single-family home in Seattle reached $3,695 in 2025, a 4.1% increase from 2024, according to a new report from Rentometer. Since 2021, Seattle rents have risen 19.4%,...
Rainier Beer’s Colorful Television Ads are Featured in The Seattle Times on January 30,...
On January 30, 1977, reporter Sid Copeland of The Seattle Times reports on the success of an ad campaign of memorably quirky television commercials for Rainier beer. This isn’t surprising news, as the ads have been on the air since 1974, and a few of them have already won awards based on their clever, off-the-wall...
Seattle 12-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty in Screwdriver Assault and Robbery at Amazon Fresh
Seattle, Washington – A 12-year-old boy has entered a not guilty plea after being accused of a violent assault and robbery involving a screwdriver at an Amazon Fresh store in Seattle’s Central District. Prosecutors say the incident left a woman injured and has raised renewed concerns about youth violence and public...
9-Year-Old Injured at Stevens Pass After Skiing Accident, Bystanders and Ski Patrol Assist
STEVENS PASS - A 9-year-old boy was injured while skiing at Stevens Pass Ski & Snowboard Resort this week after losing control and crashing into trees near a terrain park, prompting a coordinated response from bystanders, ski instructors, and ski patrol. According to a social media post shared by the...
Dippy Fun closes after two years in Ballard
The gift store Dippy Fun (5512 17th Ave NW) has closed its doors after two years in Ballard. Dippy Fun opened in Ballard in September 2023 and had another location in the U District, both of which are now closed. In an announcement on social media, the owners said they’re...
Seattle would be one of the most livable cities in the US — if...
Seattle ranked No. 13 in the nation in RentCafe’s 2026 Most Livable U.S. Metro Areas report. That ranking would have been higher — if not for the city’s high cost of living. When looking just at quality of life, Emerald City ranked No. 2 in the country,...
Intruder shot by homeowner in Lake Forest Park, police investigating possible link to fire
LAKE FOREST PARK, wash. — Lake Forest Park was the scene of two alarming incidents during the early hours of Sunday morning that have prompted ongoing investigations. At around 5:02 a.m., officers from the Lake Forest Park Police Department were sent to a residential burglary call in the 19100 block of Ballinger Way...
2.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Bainbridge Island, WA
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. - A 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck between Bremerton and Bainbridge Island on Sunday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at about 3:58 p.m. Sunday about three miles northeast of Bremerton and about a mile from Enetai, Washington. By the numbers:. A...
Renton mayor: Police will never assist ICE with immigration enforcement
In light of another deadly shooting by a federal immigration officer in Minnesota, the mayor of Renton issued a firm statement on local police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “I want to reassure you that Renton police officers will never assist ICE or any federal agency with...
