Washington’s shakiest decade: Four earthquakes in 10 years left a deadly toll
Scientists warn that a major earthquake on the Seattle Fault—running directly beneath the region—could immediately trigger a tsunami up to 33 feet high in Elliott Bay, giving waterfront residents little to no warning to reach higher ground. Historical precedent shows Washington's seismic activity can cluster, such as f
Oklahoma Alliance for Animals gives animals like Fern a better life
On an ordinary Wednesday this past August, an extraordinary event took place that transformed the lives of over 100 Oklahoma dogs and cats. Oklahoma Alliance for Animals, a Tulsa-based animal welfare nonprofit, partnered with the global nonprofit Greater Good Charities to transport the group of homeless animals by char
30-year-old bicyclist in serious condition after early morning hit-and-run on Aurora Ave.
Seattle police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist in critical condition early Tuesday morning.
Minnesota Kept Its Distance From Jacob Manu
The Husky linebacker had just 2 tackles against the Gophers last weekend.
Eerie Goodwill warning as new ‘automatic’ tech is raising prices of cheap $3 item...
NEW Goodwill technology could soon do away with the thrift store prices shoppers have come to know and love. Its job is to analyze items and assign them prices with the goal of speeding up inventory work, but it might be overpricing items by as much as four times in the process.
WA man accused in monk seal attack has travel limits eased
MAUI, Hawaii - Nearly five months after he allegedly threw a rock at a monk seal in Hawaii, a Covington man has had travel restrictions previously placed on him softened, according to court documents. In a Sept. 25 filing, attorneys for Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, filed a Stipulation and Order Modifying...
Black bears reported on Bainbridge, which state has attempted to trap
Black bears on Bainbridge Island have been entering residents' chicken coops and yards for several months, according to reports called in to the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife, though trapping the animals has been unsuccessful so far. There have been 18 separate calls from the island from June through late Sep
A look back at Seattle’s long history with earthquakes
As a 4.2 magnitude earthquake had many in the greater Seattle area chirping on social media, a major discussion is happening at DNR over a major Seattle fault earthquake.
106 drug dealing charges filed in King County through July, most involve fentanyl, meth
SEATTLE — King County prosecutors filed 106 felony drug dealing charges from January through July, with nearly 80% of the cases involving fentanyl, methamphetamine or both, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO). Nearly half of the charges were tied to four Seattle locations: Belltown, 12th.
Gee: Wait, what?! We’re spending $100,000 to replace $1,000 worth of stolen copper
Let me see if I understand this correctly. Somebody steals $1,000 worth of copper — the damage they leave behind can cost the rest of us as much as $100,000 to repair. Welcome back to the latest episode of things that make absolutely no sense. This time, we’re talking about copper wire theft.
