Felon with 45 warrants arrested after reckless chase near SeaTac, WA
Michael Marks, a convicted felon with 45 prior bench warrants, was arrested in the early morning of November 2nd after a high-speed pursuit near SeaTac. He was allegedly caught with meth and fentanyl following a crash and foot chase, and has been charged with DUI and attempting to elude police.
Bellevue’s growth and low crime rate are drawing more companies east
While Seattle has long been the commercial and cultural hub of Western Washington, Bellevue has quietly been outpacing its counterpart in recent years. Fortune 500 companies and tech giants are increasingly drawn to Bellevue’s clean streets, lower crime rates, and expanding transit access via the East Link Extension....
Redmond and Lynnwood shut off Flock cameras as privacy concerns rise
Redmond officials emphasized that the pause is not tied to misconduct inside the department but to address community unease surrounding the technology.
SNAP benefits and impact on pet food in WA
Nearly one million people in Washington use SNAP benefits. Many are left trying to figure out how to feed their pets.
1 killed, 2 injured following Hood Canal Bridge collision
A 39-year-old man from Allyn was killed, and two others were injured and lifeflighted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a two-vehicle collision on the Hood Canal Bridge Nov. 7, per Washington State Patrol. A 2006 Toyota Tacoma, in which the deceased was a passenger, was heading eastbound on...
Man sentenced to 11 years for shooting woman in front of granddaughter at Covington...
SEATTLE — A man who admitted to shooting a woman in front of her granddaughter at a Covington ATM was sentenced Friday to 11 years behind bars. Kolby Delamar appeared at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent for his sentencing hearing after pleading guilty in October to first degree assault and first degree...
Price Hike of 10-20% at QFC Following Fred Meyer’s Closure
Since the closure of several Fred Meyer stores in October, including the one in Redmond, there has been a significant increase in the prices of non-discounted items at QFC. This increase is particularly noticeable in the bakery section. For instance, a single serving dessert that cost $3.29 last month now costs...
John Braun commentary: The continuing insanity of the homelessness ’emergency’
The line about “insanity” being defined as doing the same things over and over, and expecting a different result, is sometimes attributed to Albert Einstein. An online search
Seattle detective solves second cold case in 1 week through DNA evidence
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) solved its second cold case in less than a week. Thomas Hess was found dead in his Seattle apartment on Valentine’s Day 2015. He had blunt force trauma to his head, neck, and torso, and several broken bones. The cause of death was asphyxia.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle
Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...

















