Seattle City Council votes to increase sales tax, despite expressing concerns
The Seattle City Council has approved a proposal from Mayor Bruce Harrell to increase Seattle’s sales tax to fund public safety programs in the city.
‘Kid-friendly’ No Kings protest returns to Columbia City
Parents who want to participate in this weekend’s No Kings demonstrations but are hesitant to bring little ones into the large downtown crowds have an alternative: a smaller, family-oriented protest hosted by Chrysanthemum, a children’s clothing shop in Columbia City. On Saturday, October 18, from 12 to 2...
Hidden Meat Counters In Washington Locals Keep To Themselves
Washington locals have a secret they rarely share with outsiders: a network of family-owned butcher shops and meat counters tucked into neighborhoods and small towns across the state. These aren’t the flashy grocery store chains you’ll find on every corner – they’re the kind of places where people know your name,...
No Kings!/Rise Up events on Saturday October 18, 2025
Saturday is a nationwide day of protest against the current presidential administration's actions. Events will be held in thousands of places around the country. Shoreline - Park at Town Center lpm - 3:30pm information here. Lake Forest Park - Intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way 3:30 - 5pm information here.
Coin seller learns a hard lesson in an assault and theft
At 12:28am on Wednesday, a victim stated that he was selling rare coins in the area of 27 Ave SW/SW Cambridge St. The victim stated that a van pulled up and he got inside the van to attempt to sell the coins. The victim stated that the van was occupied by two males, and one put a hard object to the back of his head.
4-year-old allegedly killed by mother experiencing behavioral health crisis in North Seattle
A 4-year-old child was found dead Thursday afternoon inside a building on Roosevelt Way NE, according to Seattle police.
King County, WA robbery suspect identified by FOX 13 viewer
KING COUNTY, Wash. - A FOX 13 Seattle viewer reported seeing the suspect of a robbery in King County last week, leading to an arrest and charges filed. According to court documents obtained by FOX 13 Seattle, Max Vargison robbed a woman in her 70s while she was waiting in line at the Chase Bank in Fairwood. Documents...
Couple Boarded Dog While Welcoming Their 1st Baby — Then Doggy Daycare Worker Allegedly...
Dejean Bowens pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from accusations he beat a 6-year-old Labrador retriever to death
WEEKEND PREVIEW: West Seattle, South Park rallies planned during ‘No Kings’ on Saturday
Passing through The Junction this afternoon, we noticed the person above standing on the southwest corner of California/Alaska, holding two signs promoting Saturday’s planned nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations. The major gathering in our region is at Seattle Center. Some readers have asked us if any gatherings are...
Scam that would have cost elderly Issaquah woman nearly $94k stopped just in time
On Monday morning, an elderly woman reported to Issaquah police that she had gotten a text message claiming her personal and financial information had been compromised-- and she had very nearly fallen victim to a scam that would’ve made the text true.











