Dozens of animals rescued from cruelty case in Thurston County
Heartwood Haven Sanctuary in Roy rescued 67 abused animals from a Thurston County property, where they were found living in filth and surrounded by rotting carcasses without food or water. The sanctuary is providing medical care and testing for diseases before putting the animals up for adoption, noting severe...
UPDATE: Suspect makes ‘rare mistake’ in $500 Fred Meyer meat theft, gets busted by...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect a correction – the theft occurred at the Burien Fred Meyer, not Safeway as initially reported by Burien Police. A man who allegedly tried to steal more than $500 worth of meat from the Burien Fred Meyer was arrested recently after a brief foot chase, according to...
Cannabis sales in Washington fall for 5th year amid oversupply and declining prices
WASHINGTON STATE — Cannabis sales across Washington have been on a downward trend for five consecutive years, with no signs of stopping, according to the Washington Department of Revenue. According to the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (WLCB), the decline in sales largely relates to an oversupply of cannabis,...
The earthquake is coming. Is old Seattle worth saving?
Seattle’s unreinforced brick buildings are a disaster waiting to happen — and the cash to fix them isn’t there.
Microsoft considers new return-to-office policy across company
Microsoft is reportedly considering a stricter in-office policy that could require its Redmond employees to work on site three days per week.
Issaquah Police Arrest Juvenile After Seen Flashing a Gun in Traffic
A calm summer evening in Issaquah took a turn Tuesday (August 5, 2025), when police were called after reports of a weapon being shown from a vehicle. The incident happened near 24th Ave NE, according to the Issaquah Police Department. Witnesses reported seeing someone inside a black SUV flash what looked like a...
Seattle’s Festival Sundiata Black Arts Fest Celebrates 45 Years of Cultural Diversity at Seattle...
Welcome to the celebration of heritage and community as Seattle's Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest, honoring its 45th year on August 23 and 24 at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall and Mural Amphitheatre. Known for fostering a bond among residents of all backgrounds, this free, family-friendly...
Multiple reported cougar sightings in San Juan County, WA
SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. - Law enforcement in San Juan County is notifying the public after receiving multiple reports of mountain lion sightings this week. The first possible sighting came into the San Juan County Sheriff's Office on Monday morning, Aug. 4, with a caller stating a woman claimed to have spotted a...
Medical student faces murder charge for allegedly executing Seattle classmate in ‘thoughtfully planned’ shooting
Edward Gichuki Kimani bought a handgun, donned gloves and a mask that covered his entire head, and attached fake paper license plates to his car before arriving at the Northgate Transit Center minutes before his intended target — a fellow student at nearby Pima Medical Institute — according to King County prosecutors.
New WSU study finds that aesthetically pleasing cannabis edible packaging attracts teens’ attention
While a March 2024 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that the legalization of recreational cannabis did not entice teens to partake, a new Washington State University-led study says the packaging for edibles just might. In collaboration with public health agencies in Seattle and King...
