Suspect arrested in $2 million West Seattle jewelry heist; three still on the run
Seattle police say a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the $2 million jewelry store robbery in West Seattle in August.
Seattle Police Department on pace to hire more than 150 officers by year’s end
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department is projected to hire more than 150 officers by the end of the year, a recruitment milestone that will surpass the combined hiring totals from 2023 and 2024. It marks a significant step in the department's efforts to reverse a previous staffing crisis. On Monday,...
ICE ‘creating a lot of fear’ following Issaquah arrest, says AG
In Issaquah last week, federal agents followed a mother from the highway to her child’s preschool and detained her right outside the door. “It’s incredibly damaging to public safety,” Attorney General Brown. “It’s creating a lot of fear… and I think we need to do more to keep people safe.”
Shots in the Night: Unraveling the Accidental Shooting Mystery Near Seattle’s Lakeridge Park
A Startling Sound Breaks the Calm (Image Credits: Unsplash) Seattle – Under the dim glow of streetlights filtering into the wooded edges, a sudden crack echoed through the quiet night, leaving residents wondering what went wrong in such a peaceful spot. A Startling Sound Breaks the Calm Picture this: it’s a crisp...
Amazon’s Day 1 Dilemma: Mass Layoffs and Hiring Controversies
There has been a recent buzz on social media questioning the relevance of Amazon's long-standing slogan, "Is it still Day 1 at Amazon?". The discussion has been sparked by the perception that Amazon may be straying from its original ethos, with some suggesting that it's high time for the company to retire this slogan.
Meta to lay off 101 employees from Seattle-area offices
SEATTLE — Facebook parent company Meta is laying off 101 employees from its Puget Sound offices, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD). Meta will lay off 23 people from the Seattle office, 48 people from the Bellevue site and four employees from the Redmond location. Another 23...
King County Regional Homeless Authority plans 22% staff reduction amid $4.7M shortfall
(The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority plans to implement a 22% decrease in its overall workforce to address a projected $4.7 million budget shortfall in 2026. The decision comes at a time of anticipated federal funding cuts and budget challenges from Seattle and King County. KCRHA...
Seattle Business Owner Sues City for $30M Over Crime, Homeless Policies
The business owner says policies led to business shutdowns, then crime, then a fire that destroyed property.
Cautionary Tale: The SeaTac Uber Impersonation Scam
A recent incident involving an Uber scam at SeaTac has raised concerns about rider safety. A social media user shared their experience of falling victim to a scam where they were picked up by a driver who was not the one assigned to them by the Uber app. The victim had booked a ride home at 6 am and was supposed to...
Little Saigon property owner sues Seattle for $30M over homelessness policies
A longtime Little Saigon property owner is suing the City of Seattle, alleging that its homelessness policies have devastated his family’s real estate investments.

















