Suspect in National Guard shooting makes first federal court appearance
The man accused of killing one National Guard soldier and wounding another the day before Thanksgiving made his first appearance in federal court Monday. Ramanullah Lakanwal is facing five charges, including first degree premeditated murder while armed and assault to kill while armed. About a month before the...
The Legendary Diner In Washington Where You Can Still Eat For Under $12
In a world of $18 avocado toast and $25 burgers, there exists a glorious time capsule in Seattle where your wallet can breathe easy while your stomach fills happily. The Mecca Cafe stands defiantly against culinary inflation, its iconic neon sign beckoning hungry souls like a lighthouse guiding ships through foggy...
Woman killed in Kent collision was pregnant, records show
KENT, Wash. — A woman who was hit by an SUV in Kent on Dec. 26, and later died from her injuries, was pregnant, King County Medical Examiner Office records show. On Friday night, 37-year-old Jessica Vasquez was crossing 108th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 224th Street just before 5 p.m. when she was hit by a driver...
Downtown Seattle continued to bounce back in 2025. What’s next?
Seattle's 2026 will include six World Cup matches, a new light rail connection to the east side of King County, and efforts to get workers back to the office.
Prolific car thief caught after K9 chase in Bellevue
A prolific car thief with 16 felony convictions is in the King County Jail after leading deputies on a lengthy foot pursuit. Prosecutors say 31-year-old Dakota Bradbury was wanted for vehicle thefts and car prowls in Issaquah and Newcastle while he was on pre-trial release for three prior car theft cases.
Man accused of vicious attack on elderly woman declared fit for trial
A judge said a man accused of a vicious attack on a 75-year-old woman in downtown Seattle is fit to stand trial.
Seattle’s office vacancy rate hits 26.6%, second-worst in nation. In days, it becomes Katie...
Seattle’s office market just landed another unwanted distinction. The city has the second-highest office vacancy rate among major U.S. markets, trailing only San Francisco, according to the latest national office report from CommercialCafe. The vacancy rate in Seattle sits at 26.6%, well above the national average of...
Federal fraud investigation in Minnesota sparks backlash in Seattle’s Somali community
SEATTLE — The federal government has intensified its operations in Minnesota following new allegations of fraud, particularly targeting daycare centers reportedly run by the Somali community. Homeland Security released a video showing agents going "door to door" at suspected fraud sites. This escalation comes after a...
‘She’ll never be gone’: Memorial held for fallen WSP Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting
TACOMA, Wash. - A memorial service was held for the fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper in Tacoma on Saturday. Family, friends and colleagues described Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting as someone who had a smile that would brighten the room and said her presence was a gift. "Tara was extraordinary in every...
Three people rescued after car turns over on I-5 in Seattle
Three people needed rescuing after they were trapped in a car that turned on its side on I-5 in Seattle Sunday afternoon. Crews with the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) responded to the crash on southbound I-5 near the Boylston exit. The three people inside were rescued and brought to Harborview Medical Center.
