Renton police warning of scammers impersonating locksmiths
There’s a new warning from Renton police about phony locksmith stickers used by scammers to target homes and businesses.
Seattle’s drug diversion plan falters as open-air use persists in neighborhood hotspots
SEATTLE — In neighborhoods like Little Saigon, near 12th and Jackson, the drug crisis is hard to miss. Crowds gather on sidewalks, some openly using drugs while others sell stolen goods. The area has become one of Seattle’s most visible hotspots for crime, disorder, and overdose response. Seattle’s...
SeaPort Airlines eyes Coeur d’Alene market
Kent Craford, in a way, wants to trim that distance. “What we’re trying to do is simply make Seattle and Spokane/northern Idaho closer together,” said the CEO of SeaPort Airlines. The airline recently began eight daily flights between Felts Field in Spokane and Boeing Field in Seattle. It’s...
Alaska Rivian Owners Are Getting Screwed Out of Warranty Work by EV Shipping Restrictions
Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. A Rivian owner in Alaska needs warranty work on his 2024 R1T. Rivian will only do it at its nearest service center in Seattle—a big inconvenience in the best of times, but right now, it’s a bona fide logistical quagmire. Commercial barges won’t...
New dog training facility All Dogs Unleashed to open on Leary
A new dog training facility is making moves to open on Leary. All Dogs Unleashed, a Texas-founded dog training company, has filed a plan to turn 5111 Leary Ave. N.W into one of its franchises. The location used to be home to Hatch & Kirk, but it has been empty for a while.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson rushed away when gunshots heard after news conference
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was escorted away from the end of a news conference Tuesday night after gunfire was heard nearby, The Seattle Times reported. Wilson was announcing her proposal for Seattle Public Schools to offer free meals to all students at the Yesler Community Center. A spokesperson from the...
Tukwila PD: ‘Frequent flyer’ shoplifter arrested and released, reoffends within 20 minutes
A “frequent-flyer shoplifter” who tried to shoplift from a Tukwila department store was arrested, released, and quickly reoffended, according to police.
The 5 Most Passive-Aggressive States in America, Ranked by Locals
5. Washington: The Seattle Freeze and Pacific Northwest Politeness 5. Washington: The Seattle Freeze and Pacific Northwest Politeness (Image Credits: Pixabay) Washington State, particularly the Seattle area, has earned a reputation for what locals call the “Seattle Freeze” or “Northwest Nice,” a phenomenon that newcomers quickly recognize as thinly veiled passive aggression. Being passive is ... Read more The post The 5 Most Passive-Aggressive...
Washington gas prices surge as Seattle hits record-breaking levels
Washington's average gas price has reached $5.51 per gallon, nearly breaking the state's all-time record, while the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area set a new high of $5.72 on Tuesday. The surge is causing significant financial strain, with some commuters reporting nearly 50% cost increases since winter and others being forced to choose...
ATM ambush robbery suspects who targeted Washington banks sentenced to federal prison
SEATTLE — Two men from Texas have now been sentenced to federal prison for a cross-country crime spree where they ambushed ATM repair workers and stole cash. In the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Tuesday morning, Ahmon Rashard Hogg, 22, received a sentence of nine years in prison for his role in the heists.

















