One of Seattle’s Most-Hyped Pizza Spots Is Making a Comeback
Blotto is coming back to Seattle—but under a new name. The pizzeria, which opened in 2021 to long lines and strong acclaim, closed less than three years later when its lease expired and the building was set to be sold. Now, the team behind it is planning a return as Starla’s.
WA troopers arrest two after 130 mph pursuit on I-5 from Federal Way to...
KING COUNTY, Wash. - Two people are in custody after a high-speed pursuit that began in King County and ended in Lakewood, according to the Washington State Patrol. Trooper Kameron Watts said the incident started when a King County trooper observed a BMW traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in the Federal Way area.
Mayor Wilson hopes to improve Seattle’s ‘stingy’ plan for more housing
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is explaining her plan to let Seattle build more housing, in more places, and more quickly than her predecessor Bruce Harrell had planned.
Beware The Fake Court Notices Hitting Washington Residents
Imagine getting an official-looking message about a court date you never knew existed—sounds unsettling, doesn’t it? Let’s break down this recent scam that’s caught many off guard.
Councilmember Wants “Audit of Human Services Contracts.” That’s a Big Ask.
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera wants the City Auditor to do an audit of all Human Services Department contracts, she announced this week, in light of a damning King County audit that found evidence of waste, misuse of funds, and potential fraud in a 36-contract sample of King County Department of Community and...
Altaire at East Main: 146 Affordable Units Planned in Bellevue
A new affordable housing development is moving forward in Bellevue, according to recent city permit filings. The project, known as Altaire at East Main, is proposed for a 4.55-acre site at 995 118th Ave SE. Plans call for the redevelopment of a partially built hotel into a seven-story multifamily residential...
As Washington lawmakers punt on school cellphone ban, some want more action
During a recent lunch period at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School in Seattle, Principal Zachary Stowell said his walkie talkie was quiet. No fights. No incidents. It wasn't like this when he
Costco customers sue for share of tariff refunds in class-action lawsuit
Four Costco members in Washington filed a class-action lawsuit on Friday against the company to recover funds for customers who paid tariffs on imported products.
Measles Alert: Multiple exposure sites reported across King County
Public health officials are warning families about multiple measles exposure sites across King County following two confirmed cases in adults linked to international travel. According to Public Health – Seattle & King County, infected individuals were present at several locations in Seattle, Kirkland, and Bellevue...
Shocking video shows man nearly pushed in front of light rail train, suspect charged
SEATTLE (KIRO) — New video shows a shocking moment on a Seattle light rail platform last month when a man was nearly pushed into an oncoming train. Prosecutors said the suspect is now charged with attempted murder. The video shows a man in dark clothes standing on the platform....
