WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Mailbox break-in
We had our townhouse group mailbox broken into overnight around 3:30 am 3/25 at Brandon/California. We have video and it appears they had keys to just open the whole set of 4 mailboxes. USPS case number 86835698 if anyone recognizes them; attached are photos of the car and 2 individuals that opened and stole from our...
“Smishing” is on the rise – what you need to know
The King County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a significant increase in “smishing” scams, where fraudsters use text messages to steal money and personal information.
Man pleads not guilty to vandalizing nearly $250K in art at Chihuly Garden and...
The man charged with vandalizing Chihuly Garden and Glass at the Seattle Center last week was in court Tuesday morning.
Renton man sues city alleging excessive force during crash scene arrest
RENTON, Wash. — A Renton man has filed a lawsuit against the city and police officers, alleging they used excessive force and violated his constitutional rights during an arrest at a car crash scene nearly two years ago. The encounter, captured on police body camera footage, left him with...
Tabor 100 Expands Car Sharing Program To Serve Resident Of King County
Following a successful pilot program, Tabor 100 has expanded its Car Sharing Program to serve all residents of King County, offering an affordable transportation option designed to increase access to reliable, sustainable vehicles. Originally limited to Tabor 100 members, the initiative has grown to serve a broader...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Seattle metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Seattle metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
Charges say pair dropped cash to distract in debit card swap scheme across King...
According to King County charging documents, a couple is accused of working together in a distraction scheme that targeted customers at a Renton Safeway, a Sammamish Safeway ATM and a Chase ATM in Kirkland, diverting attention with cash on the ground and then taking or swapping debit cards. Prosecutors filed...
Jose Rizal Bridge Scare Draws Big Emergency Response In South Seattle
Emergency crews rushed to the Jose Rizal Bridge in south Seattle after reports of a person in crisis atop the span, and authorities are asking people to avoid the area. The scene is near 12th Avenue S and S Weller Street, where the bridge links the International District with Beacon Hill. Traffic and pedestrian...
Kent woman gets 17 months for $1M VA fraud, faked disability for trips, home
KENT, Wash. — A Kent woman was sentenced to 17 months in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $1 million in benefits intended for severely disabled veterans, prosecutors said. Kelly M. Lee-Carroll, 58, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit theft of...
3 residents, dog displaced after Issaquah house fire
Three residents and a dog have been displaced following a residential house fire late Monday night in Issaquah. At approximately 11 p.m., Eastside Fire & Rescue (EFR) crews responded to reports of the fire on the 1100 block of Ridgewood Place S.E. in Issaquah, EFR announced. Residents were initially alerted...

















