Cheese King Kurt Dammeier Bets On Stand-Up Steak Surge In Redmond
Kurt Dammeier, the force behind Beecher's Handmade Cheese and the Sugar Mountain family of restaurants, is bringing a new kind of steak stop to the Eastside: a compact, quick-service "stand-up" steak shop headed for Redmond. The spot is set to be the proving ground for a concept Sugar Mountain hopes to roll out...
Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Business Debuts in Kirkland
Paint Kirkland, a new paint-your-own pottery studio, debuted earlier this month at Kirkland Urban. Guests can choose from assortments of pottery or wood art and can paint the piece any way they choose. Painted wood crafts can be taken home the same day, whereas painted pottery will need to be fired in a kiln and can...
Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, including 82 in Bellevue
Epic Games, the video game company behind Fortnite and other titles, announced Tuesday that it is laying off 1,000 employees, affecting 82 employees in Bellevue. The 82 employees, who worked at the company’s Lincoln Square office in Bellevue, will be laid off starting this Friday. Epic Games, based in...
Redmond stabbing victim released after 2 months; $50,000 reward offered
A woman stabbed multiple times near Redmond Town Center has been released from the hospital after a two-month recovery, the Redmond Police Department announced. Judith Walker was attacked from behind on Jan. 24 around 10:45 a.m. while walking on the Bear Creek Trail. She spent two months recovering at Harborview...
Calls grow for King County Assessor John Wilson to resign following criminal charges
SEATTLE — The chorus of calls is intensifying for King County Assessor John Wilson to resign from office after criminal charges were filed against him earlier this week. Wilson faces two counts of violating a no-contact order in a domestic violence case where he is accused of stalking and harassing his former fiancée.
Seattle Airport Gets 10 New Eating Options
Get ready for a taste explosion at SEA! This bustling airport is about to welcome some delicious new dining spots that will please every palate.
Grant McOmie, longtime outdoor reporter for KGW, has died
PORTLAND, Ore. — Grant McOmie, journalist, author and teacher who wrote, produced and hosted the popular "Grant's Getaways" segments and programs on KGW has died after a short illness, his family said. His stories and weekly show chronicled the region’s people, places and outdoor adventures. He began his...
Fourth suspect arrested in 2022 Snohomish home invasion killing of Irah Sok
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with a 2022 home invasion homicide in Snohomish County that left a 36-year-old woman dead, authorities said. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Xavier Chaney was taken into custody around 1 p.m. Wednesday in the 3600...
‘It’s just the Wild West’: Councilmember Dunn says he pushed for audit years before...
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn told “The John Curley Show” he had been pushing for an audit for years before the alleged King County fraud was revealed. His concerns preceded The Seattle Times‘ investigation, which found the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) had ignored red flags...
Man charged after allegedly trying to push stranger in front of train at Northgate...
SEATTLE — A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after prosecutors say he tried to push a stranger in front of an oncoming light rail train at North Seattle's Northgate light rail station. Elisio Melendez is accused of attacking a man on Mar. 19 at the...

















