Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County
A woman who stole over $200,000 in products from various stores in and around South King County, among other locations, pleaded guilty and received an alternative sentence, keeping her out of prison. On Nov. 7, Shellonda Keychell Daniel, 28, received a mental health sentencing alternative as requested by her...
Washington State University fires athletic director Anne McCoy
Less than two years after being promoted to the role, Washington State University is parting ways with athletic director Anne McCoy. McCoy was named the interim athletic director for WSU when Pat Chun left to take the same position at the University of Washington in March 2024. The interim title was removed in June...
Rare orca superpod comes to Seattle
They came together Sunday evening not far from Port Townsend. Why, no one can say for sure, except the participants themselves — and no humans speak their language. The participants were the Northwest’s endangered orcas. All 74 of them gathered into what researchers call a superpod — a sort of all-inclusive family...
Family of WSU student files wrongful death lawsuit against Hims & Hers over antidepressant...
SEATTLE – The family of a Washington State University freshman who died by suicide has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Hims & Hers Health Inc., the company that prescribed his antidepressants. According to the lawsuit, the parents of Luke Tyler allege that Hims prescribed their son an antidepressant...
New Chaplain Yasin Ahmed Brings Islamic Teachings to Seattle U
The Jesuits find themselves in the company of a new spiritual leader on campus. Starting his term this fall, Yasin Ahmed has joined Seattle University as the campus’s first Muslim Chaplain. Ahmed has been serving higher education for the past 10 years, first as Cornell’s first Muslim Chaplain from...
Why Target’s 10-Foot Rule Works So Well in Washington State
Washington State Target stores is implementing a new 10 foot policy - what does that mean for you here in the Tri-Cities and the Columbia Basin.
Teen couple charged after allegedly luring, stabbing girl’s ex-boyfriend in Lynnwood
Two teenage suspects are facing assault charges after allegedly luring a 17-year-old boy out of his Lynnwood apartment to smoke before stabbing him. Adam DiJulio, 18, and Mylee Murphy, 19, along with the victim, are all known acquaintances. Murphy previously dated the victim, who was also friends with DiJulio. Murphy...
Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool...
The Ballmer Group on Wednesday committed hundreds of millions of dollars for free preschool in Washington, a massive philanthropic contribution amid state budget cuts and federal rollbacks. The donation of up to $170 million per year for the next decade could fund 10,000 additional slots in the state’s Early...
Seattle named most expensive US city for takeout
SEATTLE - Seattle diners may want to think twice before ordering food delivery, as a recent study named the city the most expensive in the U.S. for takeout. The cost to order takeout in Seattle is 29% above the national average, according to NetCredit. The study analyzed menu data from...
The converted ferry has failed during a run three times now
Converted 30-year-old ferry pulled out of service again .

















