An earthquake could break Seattle into 7 ‘islands’
Given its geography, Seattle faces some unique challenges were it to face something similar to the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck early Wednesday off Russia's coast, causing fears of tsunamis across the Pacific and up and down the West Coast. Such an event could break Seattle into seven islands —...
William And Barbara Hayden Celebrate 75 Years of Marriage
William and Barbara Hayden were married on July 30, 1950, and have spent the past seventy-five years building a life grounded in love, service, and community. The couple moved from Kansas to the Seattle area in 1957, where they raised their family and became active members of their community. Mr. Hayden dedicated his...
King County pauses juvenile felony diversion program for evaluation
King County has put its juvenile felony diversion program on hold while officials evaluate its effectiveness.
Here’s which lakes to avoid in King County
King County has shared a list of swimming beaches at local lakes, complete with up-to-date water test results, so that you can find a healthy beach to visit this summer.
Chehalis woman, 59, dies in Interstate 5 crash near Kent
A 59-year-old Chehalis woman died in a collision at about 12:56 a.m. Wednesday, July 30 along southbound Interstate 5 just north of South 272nd Street near the Kent/Federal Way city borders. A pickup truck driven by a 47-year-old Olympia man was towing another truck when it became disabled on I-5...
Police arrest shooting suspect while responding to armed robbery along Aurora Avenue
Seattle police arrested a shooting suspect — a known felon — while responding to an armed robbery along Aurora Avenue North on Tuesday.
City Of Seattle Rolls Out Drug Diversion Program To Address Addiction
Seattle has introduced a new program aimed at addressing misdemeanor public drug use and possession cases by diverting individuals into treatment and support rather than traditional prosecution. The Drug Prosecution Alternative (DPA), announced by the Seattle City Attorney’s Office in partnership with Seattle...
Rantz Exclusive: King County Superior Court accidentally released convicted rapist from custody
The King County Superior Court accidentally released a convicted rapist from custody, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) confirmed to “The Jason Rantz Show.”. A jury found Noel D. Stepney guilty of Rape in the Second Degree on June 11. According to the KCPAO, he has a...
Ravenna Varsity restaurant in Seattle to close in August
The restaurant is closing because the business failed to reach a lease agreement. The landlord reportedly turned down all potential buyers who could have continued ownership of the diner. Vanishing Seattle noted that the Varsity struggled throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Other contributing factors to the closure...
These Charming Towns In Washington Are Perfect For Retirement
Washington’s population of 65 and older residents is currently at 12%, with the baby boom generation expecting to increase this figure dramatically. The people at Homesnacks came up with their list of the best towns to retire in Washington. How was the list of Top Places to Retire in...