Ninth Circuit asks Seattle to explain why police shot a man holding his baby
SEATTLE (CN) — Shaun Fuhr was holding his one-year-old child when Seattle police officers shot him in the face. Before a Ninth Circuit panel on Wednesday, his family argued that the city used excessive force, but Seattle argued that the force was objectively reasonable given the circumstances. “Some of...
Seattle Welcomes Bonnie Glenn as New Director of Office of Police Accountability
Bonnie Glenn was sworn in as the director of the Office of Police Accountability (OPA) in Seattle on Wednesday. In this role, Glenn will oversee the intake, classification, and investigation of complaints. She will also certify investigative findings and recommend policy changes and disciplinary actions to the Chief...
Sig Sauer faces class action lawsuit in Washington over P320 handgun
SEATTLE — Gun manufacturer Sig Sauer is confronting a new legal challenge in Washington state, where a federal lawsuit seeks class action status on behalf of residents who purchased the company's P320 handgun. Patrick Schreiber, a Snohomish County resident, filed the potential class-action lawsuit in Seattle federal...
King County passes $20 billion budget with housing protections, property-tax increase
The King County Council unanimously approved a two-year, $20 billion budget Tuesday that expands investments in housing, public safety, and behavioral health, while bracing for potential federal funding cuts
Exploring the Ceramic Selection at Bellevue Uwajimaya
A query was recently raised on social media about the availability and variety of ceramics at the Bellevue Uwajimaya store. The person inquiring was particularly interested in bowls and plates, and was unsure if the Bellevue location had as extensive a selection as the Seattle store, which they had not visited in...
Am I Permitted to Defend Myself in Any Manner?
In the world of restaurant takeout, employees often encounter a variety of characters, some of whom can become aggressive. A question that arises in such situations is, how should one respond if they are physically threatened or assaulted? This question was posed by a restaurant worker who was tired of dealing with...
Harger: As Seattle embraces a Democratic Socialist mayor, fears of a business exodus emerge
Seattle just elected Katie Wilson, and she’s got big plans for our economy. Young voters put her in office because they’re frustrated. Good jobs, decent salaries, and they still can’t afford to live here. They wanted someone to shake things up. Here’s the Democratic Socialist mayor-elect last...
Emergency declared as Northwest’s main oil pipeline shuts down again
The Northwest’s primary oil pipeline has shut down for the second time in a week, this time leading Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to declare an emergency. The governor's office said Seattle-Tacoma International Airport could run low on jet fuel by Saturday evening. For the next 14 days, Ferguson’s emergency...
Huge drug bust made at Kirkland apartment complex
KIRKLAND, Wash. — A quiet apartment complex in Kirkland gave little indication of the international drug investigation that had been building for months. When detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office forced their way inside in October, they found almost no furniture. Instead, according to court documents, the...
Convicted Murderer Allegedly Found Asleep With Gun In Seattle Hotel Lobby
A man on supervised release after serving more than a decade in prison for murder was arrested last week after being found asleep in a hotel lobby with a gun, the Seattle Police Department said. Police said officers responded to the Levin Hotel in the South Lake Union neighborhood at around 8:43 a.m. on Nov. […]
