Bellevue WA

A phishing text message scam targeting drivers in Washington and across the U.S. began circulating in recent weeks, with some purporting to be from the state’s and Seattle’s “Department of Motor Vehicles” — two agencies that don’t exist. Don't click any links within the...

Community members expressed outrage over what they describe as aggressive and excessive parking enforcement during Seattle’s Juneteenth celebration held last week at Jimi Hendrix Park, casting a dark cloud over an event that was otherwise record-breaking and peacefully celebrated. The annual Juneteenth festival,...

The Kent Police Department is warning residents to ignore and delete scam text messages that falsely claim to be from the Washington Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Officials say several residents (including us!) have reported receiving text messages in recent days that use threatening language and claim the...

SEATTLE — The city of Seattle may soon start suing graffiti taggers for the cost of cleaning up their damage. City attorney Ann Davison presented legislation to the city council's public safety committee on Tuesday that would authorize her office to use civil litigation against illegal taggers in addition to criminal...

Jung says it’s the third time a car has gone off the road and hit her lakefront home, since the beginning of last year.

Voodoo Doughnut is planning to open its first Eastside location at 10713 Main Street in Downtown Bellevue. A representative for the company confirmed that the location has been selected, but no additional progress has been made beyond that point. Permit applications for the project began in May 2025. Plans include...

SEATTLE — Dozens of Washington residents have lost thousands of dollars each to a sophisticated scam involving criminals impersonating federal agencies, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The scam, which has been tracked by prosecutors since early 2024, has resulted in more than $7 million...

Multiple police agencies across Western Washington posted on social media this week, warning communities to look out for toll road text scams.

SEATTLE — Homeless camp sweeps that shuffle people around but don't solve the crisis is coming under new scrutiny in Seattle. One of the most recent encampments took over a private parking lot in Ballard and had open drug use on display across the street from a children's playground.

The Duwamish River Community Coalition canceled this year's Duwamish River Festival in Seattle's South Park neighborhood due to concerns about immigration enforcement and community safety. The festival, which celebrates the river and local cultures, was canceled to protect the predominantly Latino and immigrant...