Crash involving DUI suspect leaves woman in critical condition, child injured
State troopers say a Tacoma man is likely facing charges of DUI and vehicular assault after a rear-end crash that left a woman in critical condition and injured a nine-year-old girl.
South King County mayors say flood notices incited ‘pure chaos’
Some mayors in South King County say the National Weather Service and King County incited chaos when those agencies warned of “life threatening flash flooding” after the Green River tore a hole in the levee near Tukwila on Dec. 15. County officials countered that those cities were consulted ahead of alerts.
Christmas Eve crash injures four, wrecks coffee stand in Gorst
Four Bremerton residents, including children ages 5 and 8, were injured in a car crash in Gorst on Christmas Eve just before 8 p.m. that completely destroyed a coffee stand just across from the Peninsula Subaru dealership. The 47-year-old man driving a Volvo experienced a medical emergency as the SUV was westbound on...
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Kent Friday, police say
A 37-year-old woman died Friday evening, Dec. 26 after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a roadway in Kent, according to the Kent Police Department. Kent patrol officers responded just before 5 p.m. Friday to a car versus pedestrian collision at the intersection of 108th Avenue SE and SE 224th Street (map...
Newborn child sustained traumatic brain injury in Puyallup DUI crash, attorney says
PUYALLUP, Wash. — A suspect who allegedly caused a DUI crash that left a 3-year-old girl with a severe brain injury and resulted in a woman giving birth at 27 weeks faces multiple felony charges in Pierce County. Rex Graydon, 21, was charged with three counts of vehicular assault...
8 large secondhand stores in Washington worth the extra drive
When a quick neighborhood thrift run will not scratch the itch, these bigger Washington gems are worth plotting into your maps and packing a reusable bag. You will cover more ground, dig deeper, and walk out with brag-worthy finds that make the detour feel brilliant. Think furniture steals, vintage denim...
11 Washington Teriyaki Shops Serving Plates So Big Locals Always Save Half For Later
Craving teriyaki that comes in portions so generous you are planning tomorrow’s lunch before your first bite? Washington’s teriyaki scene is legendary for char-kissed meats, glossy sauces, and mountains of rice and salad. These shops deliver flavor and value that locals swear by, with plates that practically require...
National Guard patrolling WA levees through holidays
SEATTLE - National Guard members are keeping an eye on levees around the state following historic flooding conditions from back-to-back atmospheric rivers coming in from the Pacific Ocean in December. Governor Bob Ferguson issued an update on the deployment in King County heading into the weekend, saying they had...
Man Pushes Washington State Patrol Officer, Steals Squad Car in Viral Video
A viral video shows a man pushing a Washington State Patrol officer along I-5 in Seattle, Washington, before jumping in and stealing her squad car. The video shows the officer was shoved to the ground. At first, the man is seen in the video, which was published by TMZ , going over a road barrier to walk aimlessly...
Body Discovered On Beach Being Investigated As A Homicide
The Grays Harbor County Coroner’s Office says the victim has been identified as 51-year-old Annie Fears of Tacoma. A body discovered on a Grays Harbor beach earlier this fall is now officially being investigated as a homicide. The Grays Harbor County Coroner’s Office says the victim has been identified as 51-year-old...
