Driver arrested for DUI after passing, rolling car in Central Kitsap
A 36-year-old Bremerton woman is suspected of being drunk when she rolled an SUV she was driving on McWilliams Road at Central Valley Road and NW 64th Street on Jan. 15. The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said the woman was driving west on McWilliams Road around 12:30 p.m. KCSO deputies estimated she was driving...
Hotline expansion will help Washington patients statewide start addiction care
A new Washington state hotline is helping connect people dealing with drug addiction to local treatment options. The Washington Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline launched as a pilot program in 2024 for residents of Seattle and King County. As of this week, it’s now available statewide. Patients can call the...
Expired car tabs help Redmond police catch two people with warrants
A Redmond police officer pulled a driver over for expired tabs and wound up detaining two people with warrants out for their arrest.
Homeowner fights off intruder with frying pan; both stabbed in front yard battle
SEATTLE (KOMO) — A homeowner defended himself with a frying pan when an intruder broke into his home and grabbed a kitchen knife early Friday, according to officials. The 61-year-old man was inside with his teenage daughter when the man broke into the home at around 2:40 a.m. The house is located on Brooklyn Avenue...
Passerby raises concern with photos of bizarre truck parked in street: ‘This is going...
"Hope they enjoy fines." Passerby raises concern with photos of bizarre truck parked in street: 'This is going to be evisceration' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Socialist mayor pays ethics fine after failing to disclose $10K contribution from parents
Seattle’s Ethics and Elections Commission fined newly-elected Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson after she failed to properly disclose more than $10,000 from her parents.
Sea-Tac Airport really wants you to stop calling it that
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport continues to urge people to call the airport "SEA" for short instead of "Sea-Tac." But … who actually does that? Definitely not us. Why it matters: The mini-debate over the airport nickname reflects a broader Seattle tension: As the region increasingly markets itself as a global...
New Police Directive: “Be Respectful,” “Don’t Interfere” When Responding to Calls About ICE Raids
If you see someone being grabbed off the street or attacked by ICE in Seattle, feel free to call the local police—just don’t expect them to do anything about it. After ICE agents killed Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, SPD’s policy office sent out an unsigned directive telling officers what they should do when...
Best Donut Shops In The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest doesn’t mess around when it comes to donuts. From classic old-fashioned rings to innovative flavor combinations that sound wild but somehow work, this region has built a reputation for taking fried dough seriously. Whether you’re craving something traditional or want to try a donut topped with...
WSF looks for riders to help reschedule Bremerton, Bainbridge routes
Bremerton ferry riders returned to state ferries in numbers that led the entire system during 2025, and now WSF is looking to recruit some of them to help guide future planning on the route. WSF announced 2025 ridership numbers on Jan. 14 that showed Bremerton-Seattle had the largest year-over-year increase in...
