Redmond and Lynnwood shut off Flock cameras as privacy concerns rise
Redmond officials emphasized that the pause is not tied to misconduct inside the department but to address community unease surrounding the technology.
SNAP benefits and impact on pet food in WA
Nearly one million people in Washington use SNAP benefits. Many are left trying to figure out how to feed their pets.
1 killed, 2 injured following Hood Canal Bridge collision
A 39-year-old man from Allyn was killed, and two others were injured and lifeflighted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a two-vehicle collision on the Hood Canal Bridge Nov. 7, per Washington State Patrol. A 2006 Toyota Tacoma, in which the deceased was a passenger, was heading eastbound on...
Man sentenced to 11 years for shooting woman in front of granddaughter at Covington...
SEATTLE — A man who admitted to shooting a woman in front of her granddaughter at a Covington ATM was sentenced Friday to 11 years behind bars. Kolby Delamar appeared at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent for his sentencing hearing after pleading guilty in October to first degree assault and first degree...
Price Hike of 10-20% at QFC Following Fred Meyer’s Closure
Since the closure of several Fred Meyer stores in October, including the one in Redmond, there has been a significant increase in the prices of non-discounted items at QFC. This increase is particularly noticeable in the bakery section. For instance, a single serving dessert that cost $3.29 last month now costs...
Seattle Fire HR Head Says She Was Fired for Calling out On-Duty Drinking, Sexism
The Seattle Fire Department’s former head of human resources has filed a $2.5 million claim against her former employer, alleging she was fired in retaliation for addressing pervasive workplace misconduct, discrimination against women and unsafe behavior. In her complaint, Sarah Lee lodged a litany of allegations...
John Braun commentary: The continuing insanity of the homelessness ’emergency’
The line about “insanity” being defined as doing the same things over and over, and expecting a different result, is sometimes attributed to Albert Einstein. An online search
Seattle detective solves second cold case in 1 week through DNA evidence
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) solved its second cold case in less than a week. Thomas Hess was found dead in his Seattle apartment on Valentine’s Day 2015. He had blunt force trauma to his head, neck, and torso, and several broken bones. The cause of death was asphyxia.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle
Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...
Flock surveillance cameras capture all drivers, not just suspects
Flock image captured in Newcastle on Sept. 16. Editor's note: Image was blurred by KING 5. Flock image captured in Newcastle on Sept. 16. Editor's note: Image was blurred by KING 5.
