Kenyan Couple Adopts 3 African American Boys in Seattle WA
A Seattle Adoption Story That Captured Hearts: In a deeply emotional moment in Seattle’s Central District, three African American brothers — Karl (16), Mike (14), and Rubben (12) — were officially adopted by Kenyan couple Stephen Wangui and Caroline “Shiku” Kimani. The ceremony was held at the Judge Patricia H. Clark...
Seattle teen arrested for violent attack on 80-year-old man during graffiti confrontation
SEATTLE — Seattle police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the assault of an 80-year-old man who confronted him during an incident of graffiti vandalism on the Ballard Bridge. The altercation happened earlier this week when the elderly man, driving on Nov. 17, noticed four people spray...
Foul odor reported in South Park for weeks
Residents of Seattle’s South Park neighborhood are frustrated by a persistent foul odor that has lingered for weeks, and authorities are still searching for the source.
54 families now taking legal action against former school for students with special needs
TACOMA, Wash. — More than 50 families are stepping forward, taking legal action against a former school for children with special needs that received public funding. Several public school districts in western Washington had contracts to send students to the Northwest School of Innovative Learning, often referred to...
Suspect arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering Washington man in 2021
KENT, Wash. (TCN) -- A suspect is in custody four years after the disappearance and presumed death of 36-year-old Austin Leming, authorities said. Police identified the suspect as Brian Mares, 46. He was arrested Nov. 17 and charged with second-degree murder, according to the Kent Reporter. Charging documents allege...
South Seattle neighborhood’s mysterious stench traced to potential source
A foul smell has been plaguing the South Park neighborhood in South Seattle. Residents sent in complaints to the Puget Sound Air Agency that there was a sulfurous, rotten egg stink in the area, KIRO Newsradio reporter Luke Duecy explained on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio Monday.
Is it a common practice in Seattle to leave your blinds open at night?
In the city of Seattle, a peculiar cultural trait seems to have caught the attention of a curious observer. The observer was left puzzled by the seeming indifference of Seattle residents towards leaving their blinds open during the night. This observation sparked a lively discussion on social media, with various...
Heroic Animal Helpers event for tweens at Lynnwood PAWS Feb. 22
Local animal nonprofit PAWS will be hosting an interactive class about the connections between humans and animals Feb. 22 from 4-5:30 p.m. The program,...
Cougar attacks mountain bikers on Washington trail
At least one cougar stalked and then attacked a group of five mountain bikers on a trail in Washington Saturday, injuring one cyclist, wildlife...
Tacoma police release sketch of Point Defiance stabbing suspect
Police say a woman was pinned down and stabbed on a marked trail of the 5-Mile Drive at Point Defiance Park on February...

















