Bremerton family recovering from fire that destroyed home, cars
It was just past 11 p.m., and Maria Morua woke up to the smell of smoke so thick that she felt like she couldn't breathe. Moments later she was jumping out of a window of her home, along with her husband and 3-year-old daughter, as firefighters were arriving at the scene in West Bremerton's Rocky Point neighborhood....
El Pollo Loco’s Fire-Grilled Invasion, Seattle Market Eyed For Up To 40 Spots
Seattle’s chicken wars just got a little spicier. El Pollo Loco, the California-born chain famous for its citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken, is gearing up for a major move into the region. California franchise partners are talking about roughly 20 more El Pollo Loco restaurants across the U.S. and say the...
Op-Ed: The soda tax is a sugar rush for bad policy
One of the most shared photos I've ever seen on social media came from inside a Seattle Costco, and it perfectly captures what’s wrong with Olympia’s latest policy obsession. On the shelf: a 35-pack of Coke priced at $10.99. Just below it: a line item labeled “City of Seattle Sweetened Beverage Recovery Fee” — $7.35....
Amtrak introduces new trains on Cascade route
In an announcement on Tuesday, Amtrak unveiled the Airo Fleet, a new set of trains to service the Pacific Northwest between Eugene, OR, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, BC.
Despite trail of blood, investigators can’t find 2nd victim in CID stabbing
SEATTLE — Seattle police are actively investigating a violent stabbing in the Chinatown-International District that severely injured at least one man. The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. near the intersection of 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim bleeding from...
Citizens group pursues King County appeal to save Des Moines Masonic Home
A citizens group seeking to block demolition of the iconic Masonic Home of Des Moines is moving forward with an appeal in King County Superior Court, and is asking supporters […]
Bellevue’s Eastside AI Corridor Expands with Arrival of Elon Musk’s xAI
Elon Musk’s xAI has chosen downtown Bellevue, Washington as the location for its new engineering center. The decision follows Musk’s previous announcement of plans to establish a presence in the Seattle area. The news was first reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal and confirmed by GeekWire, with...
Local grocery store defies industry trends with remarkable success
Shoreline, WA – The wine industry is experiencing a profound transformation unlike any in a generation. Demographic shifts and slowing growth have left many in the retail sector facing uncertainty. Declining consumption, inflation, anti-alcohol messaging, and rising competition from other adult beverages have further...
Honduran national living in Des Moines sentenced for drug distribution that nearly killed infant
A Honduran national, who was living in Des Moines, was sentenced to prison for distributing fentanyl that nearly killed his infant. The 37-year-old man will spend six years in prison with three years of supervised release for drug and gun crimes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington...
Commentary: For Indigenous Americans it’s unthinkable, but true — ICE is arresting, detaining Native...
For Indigenous Americans it is unthinkable, but true. ICE officers are arresting and detaining Native Americans, not distinguishing them from Central and South American immigrants. As a result, tribal nations across the U.S. are encouraging their citizens to always carry their tribal identification cards with them,...
