Yakima Teen Airlifted to Seattle With Critical Injury After Early Morning Shooting
The girl was suffering with a wound to her abdomen.
‘I think that’s a mistake’: Jake warns CARE chief’s blunt approach won’t work with...
The Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department’s (CARE) chief, Amy Barton, has expressed displeasure with the lack of support from the Seattle Police Department (SPD). CARE’s goal is to send out “experts” to non-emergency calls, primarily dealing with individuals suffering from mental health crises, rather...
Renton’s Got a New Island Food Spot
Everett's Enseamada has officially opened a sister business, Makai Island Co., in Renton. The popular Filipino bakery and eatery is named after the traditional Filipino treat Ensaymada, a sweet brioche bread topped with icing or powdered sugar. The café also serves other treats like ube-frosted waffles and halo-halo,...
‘Numbers don’t lie, people do’: Advocate questions King County’s $1B budget discrepancy
Kevin Altheimer is known as a “thorn in the side” for King County council members during meetings over the current budget. Altheimer’s latest grievance was over a massive discrepancy in the Department of Community and Health Services audit, which previously was allocated $17 million for juvenile diversion, but the...
Seattle’s Brandi Carlile named to TIME 2026 Women of the Year list
Washington's own Brandi Carlile has been honored as one of TIME Magazine’s 2026 Women of the Year, joining a prestigious group of 16 global leaders.
Amazon is no longer Seattle’s top employer, but its Bellevue headcount continues to climb
Amazon confirmed Friday it now employs about 49,000 people in its hometown, Seattle. That's down from a peak of 60,000 in 2020.
16-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Drunkenly Shooting Up Seattle Pizza Parlor, Trying To Steal Uber...
A 16-year-old Seattle boy is facing charges for allegedly shooting up a pizza parlor early Thursday, sending multiple people “running and ducking for their lives,” before trying to steal a rideshare car, police said. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 1400 block of...
Legendary SeaTac diner back in business
SEATAC, Wash. — The Pancake Chef in SeaTac opened in 1959. After closing in the fall of 2025, the diner has new ownership and a familiar feel that's drawing regulars back through its doors. Sarbjit Singh, the restaurant's new owner, said the warm reception from longtime customers has meant...
Seattle man sees stolen bike on online marketplace, leading police to 2 arrests
A Seattle man found his stolen bike listed on an online marketplace and called 911. That led police to a Kirkland apartment. At the apartment, officers found the bike, along with drugs, guns, and cash. They subsequently arrested two wanted felons. “Along with the bike, they got fentanyl, meth, cash,...
Full Circle: King County Sheriff’s Office Returns to North Bend
After more than a decade of service, the Snoqualmie Police Department will hand off police services in North Bend this spring. Under the September 2025 Police Services Interlocal Agreement between the City of North Bend and the City of Snoqualmie, the King County Sheriff’s Office will begin serving as North Bend’s...

















