Harger: Seattle’s new mayor eyes progressive taxes, but will middle-class homeowners pay the price?
Seattle just elected Katie Wilson, and I get why people, especially young people, voted for her. They’re drowning here. Thirty years old, decent job, working hard for 60-70 grand a year, and you’re looking at $3,000 rents. Home ownership? That’s fantasy land. Something had to change. For...
‘Not surprising’: WA crowned as most expensive state to dine out, new study finds
A new study has revealed that Washington is the most expensive state in which to dine out. According to the Washington Hospitality Association, eating out at chain restaurants in Washington costs 13.6% more than the national average. Seattle is even more expensive. “Menu prices in Seattle are more than 17%...
The Hidden Water Crisis: 12 U.S. Cities That Could Run Dry by 2050
Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona (image credits: unsplash) Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities but relies heavily on the Colorado River. With persistent drought ... Read more The post The Hidden Water Crisis: 12 U.S. Cities That Could Run Dry by 2050 appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Katie Wilson says she ‘will be a mayor for everyone,’ critics should try taking...
Seattle, we are entering uncharted territory. We have not had a mayor like Katie Wilson in recent memory if ever. She is a genuine community organizer who challenged a seemingly-invincible incumbent and won using volunteer power in the face of the largest attack ad campaign in city history. As she takes office, she...
Motorcyclist Arrested After Fleeing with Drugs in Backpack
Washington State Patrol troopers had to chase a motorcycle on SR-18 near Auburn/Black Diamond after trying to pull them over for a bent license plate.
30 years later, family of slain 14-year-old Tanya Frazier may get answers
SEATTLE, Wash. - More than three decades after 14-year-old Tanya Frazier was murdered, prosecutors have charged 57-year-old Marc Anthony Russ with first-degree murder with sexual motivation. A breakthrough in DNA evidence linked Russ to a case that has haunted Tanya’s mother, Theresa Frazier, and the entire community...
Deputies seize $1.3M in cartel-linked drugs in King County, WA
KING COUNTY, Wash. - Deputies seized about $1.3 million worth of street drugs tied to the Sinaloa Cartel in King County after a months-long investigation. The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) posted photos of the bust on social media with K9 Quinn sitting proudly in front of the haul. The...
Seattle Police Respond to Disturbance and Threats, Suspect Booked on Unrelated Felony Warrant
Early Sunday morning, Seattle police responded to a disturbance report involving possible gunfire at an apartment on 10th Avenue and East Terrace Street. According to the SPD Blotter, the officers conducted a community caretaking check, entering an apartment unit without finding anyone inside or evidence of injuries....
Mystery of the Elderly Indian Woman: A Community’s Dilemma
In the Bellevue area, a mysterious elderly Indian woman has been sighted frequently near the Apna Bazar and Fred Meyer. A local resident recently took to social media to discuss his encounter with the woman, expressing a mix of curiosity and concern. The woman reportedly attempted to communicate with the resident,...
Seattle police report surge in carjackings, ‘majority’ involving teens
SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department (SPD) said a spike in armed carjackings across the city—many involving teenage suspects—is straining investigators and raising public safety concerns. The increase includes an incident more than a week ago in Belltown in which a 14-year-old boy was shot in self-defense...

















