The Washington Thrift Shop Where Stylish Finds Come With An Even Better Price Tag
Why pay full price when a thrift find can look this good and feel even smarter? This Washington shop has the kind of stylish selection that makes bargain hunting feel less like a backup plan and more like the best decision of the day. The appeal kicks in fast, because...
Fake Cops Are Shaking Down King County Residents By Phone, Officials Warn
Scammers are turning into armchair cops in King County, and it is costing residents real money. Local officials say crooks are posing as sheriff’s deputies and court staff over the phone and by text, leaning on fake authority and legal jargon to scare people into paying up on the spot. Victims have been talked into...
High-Drama Rescue Operation Brings Greenwood Avenue To A Standstill
Seattle’s normally busy Greenwood Avenue North came to an abrupt halt Wednesday when fire crews rushed to what officials called a “rescue extrication” in the 8000 block, briefly blocking lanes and slowing traffic across the north-central neighborhood. The Seattle Fire Department urged people to steer clear of...
Body washes ashore near Salmon Bay in Ballard
Seattle Fire got the call around 4:33 p.m. to 4531 Shilshole Ave. NW, which is off the shore of Salmon Bay, near 15th Ave NW.
Western Washington burger chain faces class-action lawsuit alleging unpaid wages, missed breaks
SEATTLE — A popular western Washington burger chain is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the company failed to pay overtime to employees working more than 40 hours, did not provide rest and meal breaks in accordance with Washington state law and failed to pay due wages. In a Feb....
Morning Commute Meltdown As SR 99 Tunnel Slams Shut Under Downtown Seattle
The Wednesday morning commute through downtown Seattle went sideways in a hurry as the SR 99 tunnel was suddenly closed in both directions for emergency maintenance. Crews moved in quickly to seal off the roughly two-mile underground route so technicians could inspect and address an immediate problem, and officials...
King County Metro bus collides with 7 vehicles along 5 blocks
A King County Metro bus collided with seven vehicles along five blocks in Seattle Wednesday morning. The bus driver had a medical emergency, the Seattle Police Department told KIRO Newsradio. The incident started near 80th Street and Greenwood Avenue North, where the bus careened downhill, hitting vehicle after...
Woman detained on UW’s Greek Row identified as subject of federal warrant, officials say
SEATTLE — A woman taken into custody near the University District was detained on a federal warrant, not for immigration enforcement, according to statements from city and university officials. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said her office has been closely monitoring the situation after reports circulated about a woman...
Beloved Monroe gymnastics coach killed in last week’s storm honored by her club
A 24-year-old gymnastics coach died Wednesday evening after a massive tree fell onto her car during a storm in Snohomish County. Zoe Lucas was leaving her coaching shift at High Flight Gymnastics in Monroe when the incident occurred. Rescue crews arrived at the scene, but Lucas had already died from...
Man stabbed in head, neck at Chinatown-International District apartment
One man was seriously injured in a stabbing early Wednesday morning in the Chinatown-International District, prompting a Seattle Police Department (SPD) investigation. Shortly after midnight, officers received reports of a stabbing at an apartment in the 900 block of S. Jackson Street, SPD announced. Investigation...
