Competency hearing for Seattle murder suspect
The man accused of randomly shooting and killing Seattle woman, along with her unborn child, will be back in court for a second competency hearing.
Protesters disrupt town hall meeting at Renton Technical College, leading to 3 arrests
RENTON, Wash. — A town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Rep. Adam Smith at Renton Technical College was disrupted by a group of protesters, leading to the arrest of three people, according to Renton police. The meeting, which began at 5:30 p.m., was interrupted when nine protesters stormed the...
Man, 51, faces murder charges in Kent double killing
A 51-year-old Seattle man faces two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting two people during an attempted burglary after he kicked in the front door at a Kent apartment. Alphonzo Kelly is accused of killing Gary Winston, 34, and Migna Elizabeth Kennebrew, 46, each of Kent, on July 14...
Microsoft CTO sells Bellevue waterfront mansion in one of 2025’s top sales
The chief technology officer of Microsoft recently sold his Meydenbauer Bay mansion for $20.3 million, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.
Two arrested following crash after road rage shooting in West Seattle
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says two 19-year-old men were arrested after allegedly assaulting a man in a road rage incident on Sunday in West Seattle.
A summer soak may be headed for Seattle
Seattle's parched summer may get a rare splash of relief with rain forecast across the region this week. Why it matters: After months of dry weather, a nearly statewide drought and active wildfires, even a modest spritz helps. By the numbers: A cool front is moving into Western Washington on...
Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking
A citizen of Mexico who resided in Renton was sentenced to an additional five years on top of his original five-year sentence after he failed to report to federal prison and was stopped carrying 13 kilos of cocaine and a loaded handgun. On July 30, the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
Detectives searching for convicted rapist mistakenly released on bail
Noel Stepney, with a criminal history dating back to 1991, was convicted of second-degree rape in King County after assaulting a woman in her apartment; he was mistakenly released on $75,000 bail. A bench warrant was issued for Stepney's arrest after prosecutors realized he was not remanded into custody; he...
Open Since 1949, Rodeo Drive-in Theatre Still Provides Nostalgic Summer Magic for Families in...
There’s something magical about a summer night, and here in Washington State, there is no shortage of warm-weather fun. However, if you are like me, my favorite summer nights are full of pure relaxation, are under the stars, and with the people I love—it’s time at a drive-in movie theater. Unfortunately, throughout...
Bryan Kohberger may have used second weapon during Idaho murders: report
BOISE, Idaho - Idaho prosecutor Bill Thompson said investigators can't rule out the possibility that Bryan Kohberger used a second weapon during the murders of four University of Idaho students and believes the killer spared surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen because he panicked and fled, according to an interview...