Former credit union employee used access to steal $345,000 from customer accounts
TACOMA, Wash. — Within weeks of obtaining a ‘work-from-home’ job at a credit union, a Tacoma woman used her brief employment to steal account information of customers so that others could take over the accounts and steal funds, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Aneicia Ford,...
Seattle sushi restaurant robbed of full day’s profits in new scam, owner says
A Seattle restaurant owner is warning other establishments of a new scam targeting pay machines and tablets.
Cougar Attack on Cyclists Shakes Washington Wilderness
On February 17, 2024, what was supposed to be an ordinary group mountain bike ride turned into a terrifying encounter in the woods near Fall City, Washington. Five cyclists were riding along a remote trail by Tokul Creek, about five miles north of Snoqualmie, when suddenly a cougar—also called a mountain...
Tukwila Police arrest 2 shoplifting suspects in separate incidents minutes apart
Two suspects were arrested in separate shoplifting incidents that occurred minutes apart along Southcenter Parkway, according to the Tukwila Police Department. Police said Officers Mosley and Yaranon were dispatched to a shoplifter in the 17300 block of Southcenter Parkway who had fled on foot. As the officers...
Intense Debate: Auburn Man Commits “Honor Killing” by Strangling Wife to Death
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Auburn man strangles wife to death in “honor killing”. Auburn man strangles wife to death in “honor killing”
A New Study Reports That 67% Of Seattle Residents Are Satisfied With The City
If you live in Seattle, how satisfied are you with the city? A new study said that approximately 67% of Seattle residents are happy to live in the Emerald City. The study asked residents to rate their city’s performance across several different factors. Curious to see how Seattle compared to other U.S. cities?
Tacoma Police say man turned himself in for shooting of 14-year-old, now booked for...
The Tacoma Police Department says that an adult male turned himself in, claiming to be involved in the shooting of a 14-year-old boy in the head on Friday afternoon, which left the teen in critical condition. A spokesperson for the department told KOMO News the man had turned himself in...
Seattle’s ‘last roadhouse’ to close, ending 94-year-old owner’s run as bartender
SEATTLE — John Spaccarotelli has been serving drinks at Seattle's last roadhouse bar for more than six decades, but soon the 94-year-old will retire and shut down The Shanty Tavern. He simply said, "It's time." The bar gradually reduced hours over the years and now opens only on Friday...
CID hookah lounge shuts down days after fatal shooting
SEATTLE — The owner of Evangadi Hookah Lounge shut the business down Thursday, days after a man was shot and killed inside the establishment, city officials confirmed. The Seattle City Attorney’s Office said Evangadi received five citations for violating Seattle’s after-hours nightlife ordinance, the most issued to...
Washington and Oregon to Face Powerful Wind Gusts Up to 60 MPH on Monday...
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — Meteorologists are warning that strong winds will sweep across Washington and Oregon on Monday, fueled by a powerful atmospheric river pushing into the Pacific Northwest. Gusts between 40 and 55 mph are expected to be widespread, with coastal areas and higher elevations potentially reaching 60...
