How a closed door helped Bellevue family safely escape a house fire
A family was able to safely evacuate their home after a fire broke out in one of the bedrooms, according to the Bellevue Fire Department.
Seattle rings in the new year with more failed progressive policies
Seattle has a new socialist mayor and new progressive leadership, which means there will be a lot of well-meaning disasters and misplaced priorities that make life in the city worse, especially when it comes to the criminal justice system. Seattle already had its first debacle of the year with a change in directives...
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Standoff in west Admiral
T.R. January 7, 2026 (5:47 pm) My children and I live across the street. Any word of a weapon please post immediately. WSB January 7, 2026 (6:20 pm) Hi. At one early point it was said over the air that the man said he did not have guns but did have knife/knives.
8 Massive Flea Markets In Washington That Bargain Hunters Swear Are Better Than Costco
Searching for incredible flea markets in Washington where deals beat big box stores?. These 8 massive markets offer treasure hunting adventures and unbeatable bargains!. 1. Fremont Sunday Street Market (Seattle) Welcome to Seattle’s quirkiest neighborhood market!. Fremont knows how to do things differently, and their...
Shoreline 17-year-old pleads not guilty to murdering Bellevue teen
A Shoreline teen pleaded not guilty Wednesday to killing a 15-year-old Bellevue High School freshman in June. King County Prosecutors charged Kamario Onacki, 17, with shooting and killing Azjanae Brooks. Bellevue teen’s body found in Shoreline apartment. Brooks was reported missing in Snoqualmie. Her body was found...
‘School funding crisis’ town hall urges WA to fix the gaps
Passionate students stood front and center and let their voices be heard through their compelling stories at the Jan. 7 regional education funding town hall, “School Funding Crisis,” at Newport High School in Bellevue. A crowd of 378 people — which also included educators, school district leaders, PTSAs...
CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: ‘Prolific shoplifter’ gets prison time, restitution order
(Photos of Takata from court docs that noted he frequently altered his appearance) As mentioned here, we’ve been going through court records to see what happened to some of the cases in which we reported that charges were filed last year. We’ll report on results in the days to come. First followup is from charges...
Seattle Police: Witnesses reported ICE made arrests in North Seattle
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) said witnesses reported seeing ICE agents arrest three men in north Seattle Wednesday.
Witnesses hear “loud boom” as car plows into Burien store
SEATTLE — A car crashed into the Bueno Market in Burien Thursday, causing significant damage to the storefront, and fortunately, no injuries were reported, according to the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO). The incident occurred just before 1:40 p.m. when the driver accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of...
Ross Dress for Less in Ballard closing January 16
The Ballard Ross Dress for Less (1416 NW Ballard Way) is closing on January 16. Ross Dress for Less opened in the Ballard Blocks in 2014. A store employee confirmed the closing date by phone, and the downtown Ross is also closing on January 16, as The Seattle Times reported.
