Harger: Washington spent $4B on the climate. China erased it in a week.
Remember when former Washington Governor Jay Inslee promised the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) would cost just pennies?. Washington drivers have paid $4 billion more for gas since then. That’s nearly $700 per driver in our state for a climate program we can’t even prove is working. The Climate...
Kent Police assist Washington State Patrol in arresting man after high speed chase
A 31-year-old Kent man was arrested Friday night, Aug. 22, 2025 after Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Kent Police officers worked together to stop a high-speed pursuit that wound through the city. Troopers said the suspect was driving a 2022 Camaro at speeds over 100 mph on SR 167 before...
Victim of ‘vicious’ attack in Seattle’s Pioneer Square speaks out
SEATTLE — Michael Darigol was walking alone through Pioneer Square after attending a Mariners game when he was attacked in what one police officer described as “one of the most brutal unprovoked assaults” he had ever seen. “I’m scared to go outside. Truly,” Darigol said.
Elderly Man Drowns in Lake Washington Near Medina Beach Park
A tragic incident unfolded Friday evening at Medina Beach Park when a man in his 70s drowned in Lake Washington, as reported by the Bellevue Fire Department (BFD). The Seattle Times described how a woman paddleboarding nearby discovered the unresponsive man around 50 yards off the shore, and he sadly did not survive.
Seattle ranked top domestic destination on Labor Day
Seattle has been ranked as the #1 domestic destination for Labor Day weekend travel by AAA, surpassing other popular cities like Orlando and New York. Washington state anticipates heavy travel congestion, particularly on I-90 W, with AAA recommending early morning travel and pre-trip vehicle checks for those heading...
Invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland
KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located under the dock at the park. The lifeguard supervisor removed it, Kirkland Parks and Community Services said Monday in a...
Seattle Issued Extreme Heat Warning, Authorities Urge Precautionary Measures to Combat Heat-Related Illnesses
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the city and surrounding areas that is expected to remain in effect until early Wednesday morning. Residents can expect unusually high temperatures from the upper 80s to low 90s, with nighttime lows in the mid-60s. Such scorching weather...
Stolen car chase ends at Tukwila gas station with vehicle flipped over next to...
The car came to a stop at the gas station, where police arrested the driver.
Kent woman gets 33 months for retail theft from Lululemon stores
A 25-year-old woman, arrested in 2024 at a Kent home, received a prison sentence of two years and nine months for her role in Bellevue organized retail crime cases stealing women’s clothing from Lululemon stores. King County Superior Court Judge Cindi Port sentenced Janeice Renee Downs to 33 months...
Homelessness Authority Director Under Investigation After Complaints Claiming Racial Bias, “Toxic Work Environment”
Kelly Kinnison, the CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, is currently the subject of an internal investigation into several complaints about her management style and hiring decisions, including one by a high-level staffer who quit the agency last week over what she described as a “toxic work...
