Kirkland beaches face frequent closures due to goose poop
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Houghton Beach has once again closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels, and public health officials believe the cause may be coming from the sky. Goose droppings, particularly from Canada geese, are suspected of washing into lakes and contributing to water contamination at swimming areas...
Police investigating deadly motorcycle crash in Seattle
Arriving officers found a 29-year-old man critically injured in the street, but despite lifesaving measures from Seattle Fire Department medics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Seattleites debate dog poop trash bin etiquette
Seattleites have strong opinions on where dogs' poop should go, judging by recent responses to our asking whether it's OK to toss doggy doo bags into a neighbor's trash can. The big brown picture: Readers are divided on whether other people's curbside bins are fair game for disposing of dog waste or whether those...
DUI Pursuit Ends in Drug and Firearm Seizure After North Bend Incident
A DUI pursuit that began in North Bend on Friday, August 1, led to the arrest by Snoqualmie Police of a suspect from Pierce County and the recovery of narcotics, cash, and a stolen firearm. The incident started on Main Avenue South in North Bend when officers attempted to stop...
Mismatched license plates lead Issaquah police to wanted man
Issaquah police arrested a wanted man this week – after he sparked a chase in a stolen car and caused a crash.
Review: Lady Gaga launches 3-night Seattle stint with bold, cinematic mayhem
"We are monsters, and monsters never die." A ball is taking place at Climate Pledge Arena this week, and the theme is monsters and mayhem. This can only mean one thing: Lady Gaga is in town. The GRAMMY-winning global superstar performed in Seattle on Wednesday night for the first of...
Man arrested for allegedly smashing windows on King County bus
Seattle officers and King County deputies arrested a man accused of smashing windows on a King County Metro bus.
Man accused of ramming Seattle fire truck and escaping police arrested in Fife
On August 3, the man allegedly approached firefighters in Seattle and offered them a whippet. After they declined, police say he rammed their fire truck with his vehicle and drove away.
Landlords fined for first time under WA’s new law capping rent increases
Will you chip in to support our nonproft newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. For the first time, Washington’s attorney general has enforced the state’s new cap on rent hikes, fining eight landlords $2,000 each for violating the law. House Bill...
Bellevue police urge residents to shelter in place amid ongoing SWAT operation
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A crisis involving an adult male prompted a SWAT team response in Bellevue on Thursday evening. The situation began around 8:15 p.m., and Bellevue police have confirmed that no injuries have been reported at this time. Bellevue SWAT, including a Bearcat armored vehicle, is currently on...