Man charged with UW murder found unfit to stand trial, case delayed until September
Christopher Leahy, the 32-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old University of Washington student Juniper Blessing, has been found unfit to stand trial by a judge.
These were the five biggest Washington towns 150 years ago
From its 1853 roots, Washington Territory evolved with Walla Walla as a gold rush hub, while Seattle and Spokane's growth reshaped the landscape into the cities we know today.
Rabbi, camp counselors escape Bellevue house fire by jumping from second-story window
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A Bellevue rabbi, his family and seven summer camp counselors escaped a house fire over the weekend by jumping from a second-story window, according to a colleague helping the family recover. No one was seriously injured, though Rabbi Sholom Elishevitz suffered minor burns to his hands...
Habitat for Humanity project unlocks affordable homeownership in Seattle
Habitat for Humanity is completing its largest affordable housing development, Liberty Commons in Columbia City, which features 58 condominium units sold at roughly half the market rate. The program targets local residents priced out of the traditional housing market, with eligibility open to anyone earning under 80% o
Four people were seriously injured in Lynnwood
Just after 7:30 pm Friday evening, Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a serious injury crash near 164th Street SW and Meadow Road in Lynnwood.
Dry June sparks massive fireworks bans across WA
The legal window to buy and sell fireworks has officially opened across Washington. A dry June has prompted burn and firework bans in areas across western Washington, including King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. The discharge of fireworks in Washington state is always illegal in any city, county or Washington state..
$1B spent on King County homelessness organization as unhoused population grows
There’s slightly more than a month before Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay have to make a recommendation to their respective councils — to keep or to disband the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) that has been embattled with issues since its creation in 2021.
Man dies in custody of Federal Way police
SEATTLE — An investigation is underway after a 27-year-old man died in the custody of the Federal Way Police Department in March. The Valley Independent Investigative Team (VIIT), made up of several agencies in King County, is looking into the incident during which a man died while restrained by officers at a hospital.
Viral video shows weekend attack at Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park
A viral video is making the rounds, showing a violent attack at a Pride event this past weekend near Cal Anderson Park.
Another Shocking Week of WA State Drug Overdose Deaths
Another 16 Victims Died Week of June 22-26 in WA State from Drugs

















