13 Washington Restaurants That Stay Busy Without Ever Advertising
We’ve all been swayed by a well-placed digital ad, but there is something deeply satisfying about stumbling upon a restaurant that doesn’t feel the need to chase customers. These are the neighborhood treasures that remain perennially packed, fueled solely by reputation and the kind of cooking that makes...
Two-car rollover at I-90 midspan injures several
SEATTLE — A rollover crash on the Interstate 90 bridge prompted an emergency response that blocked the westbound lanes during Thursday's morning commute. Multiple people were injured in the rollover crash, according to fire responders. The crash involved two cars on westbound I-90 at the midspan, east of the Mount Bake
Soundtrack Albums That Outgrew Their Movies
What did Seattle sound like just before the rest of the country caught up? For a lot of listeners, the answer arrived on a CD connected to a small romantic comedy about apartments, dating, and young adulthood. Singles (1992) was not a massive film event, but its soundtrack landed at the exact right cultural second. Pea
Renton police step up fireworks patrols as Fourth of July nears
RENTON, Wash. — A 34-year-old Renton man is facing fireworks-related charges after police say officers found illegal fireworks at a city park as authorities step up enforcement ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Renton police said officers recently responded to a report of illegal fireworks being discharged at...
‘He was kind to everyone’: Mother still searching for answers 4 years after son’s...
This week’s cold case project focuses on the still‑unsolved killing of 23‑year‑old Gibson Moore in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) in April 2022. His mother, Kate Tunsvik, is still searching for answers, and there is a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and charges.
Schweinhaus owner charged with felonies, accused of trafficking in stolen alcohol
The owner of Schweinhaus Biergarten in Bellingham has been charged with multiple felonies related to the unauthorized purchase and reselling of alcohol belonging to an Issaquah brewery that he previously co-owned. Brandon Robert Bates, 48, created Formula Brewing in Issaquah, Washington, in a 50-50 partnership with Dan
Fourth of July forecast calls for warm temperatures, sunny skies
Mother Nature seems to know that America is celebrating a birthday soon. Warm conditions across the state will return for July 4 celebrations this weekend as temperatures reach into the 70s and 80s in Seattle and Spokane. No rain is forecasted. "Abundant sunshine is expected up and down the Pacific Coast," according to
Puyallup Tribe hosts World Cup events as official host city supporter
Amy McFarland, who is directing the World Cup events for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, during Coastal Protocol. This is a traditional cultural exchange of song, dance, and often gift-giving among Indigenous nations. The Puyallup Tribe hosted this to welcome visitors to the region to witness and learn about their cultu
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake shakes Oak Harbor, WA: Felt around Puget Sound
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near Oak Harbor overnight in Crescent Harbor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was the largest in a series of five earthquakes and aftershocks recorded in the area between 11:34 p.m. Wednesday and 3:50 a.m. Thursday. Nearly 1,300 people reported feeling the earthquake
Regional homelessness authority will have budget slashed by 75%, layoffs after financial issues
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority will see more than 75% of its budget slashed and lay off dozens of workers as King County and Seattle take back control of $160 million worth of homeless services contracts.

















