Seattle Civil Rights Director on leave amid slew of HR complaints
City officials have confirmed the director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Derrick Wheeler‑Smith, and his deputy, Fahima Mohamed, have been placed on administrative leave while investigators review multiple complaints from employees, according to PubliCola. Complaints and allegations. Allegations include...
King County man charged after killing woman with car in Bellevue parking lot
BELLEVUE, Wash. – A King County man is facing charges for intentionally killing a woman in a Bellevue parking lot. This incident occurred east of Seattle. Police identified the suspect as 68-year-old Mark Alexander Adams. They stated that he also struck two other people later that same day. Adams has a long history...
Human remains found at Shoreline park, deputies say
SHORELINE, Wash. — Human remains were found at a Shoreline park Sunday afternoon, according to the King County Sheriff's Office. At about 1:30 p.m., a person picking up trash at Ronald Bog Park found the remains. Shoreline police deputies with the King County Sheriff's Office are investigating and determined...
Top 10 Cities in Washington with the Most Pleasant Summers for Outdoor Activities
Seattle: The Emerald City’s Enchanting Summers Seattle: The Emerald City’s Enchanting Summers (image credits: flickr) Seattle, often known as the “Emerald City” due to its ... Read more The post Top 10 Cities in Washington with the Most Pleasant Summers for Outdoor Activities appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Judge adds 4 years to prison sentence for man who molested children at Redmond...
A judge added four more years to the prison sentence for a man who molested children in his congregation at a Redmond church. The sentence resolves the latest case against Buckland Darrell, 47, who will now face at least 12 years in prison and lifetime supervision for child molestation convictions involving six...
Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office: 26-time felon arrested for ‘violent’ domestic violence incident
According to the sheriff’s office, a background check of the suspect revealed he had 26 prior felony convictions and is prohibited from owning or holding a gun.
Seattle Woman Waited 10 Hours for 911 Response; She Was Found Dead Weeks Later
When Pamela Hogan phoned 911 from her Seattle apartment, she was suffering from knee pain so intense she couldn’t stand up. She had been trapped in her bed all day, unable to eat, drink or get to the bathroom. Worried and alone, Hogan thought an ambulance would come quickly and take her to the hospital.
Harger: Before Washington passes its first income tax, it’s worth asking what the last...
In 1994, I paid $540 a month for a one-bedroom apartment off Greenwood Avenue in Seattle. It had a view of the Sound. Parking was included. People said rent was getting too expensive back then. Since then, the state budget has more than doubled. Services have expanded in every direction....
The Largest Free Color Festival In Seattle Returns This March With Music, Food Trucks,...
Seattleites looking for a joyful way to welcome spring can mark their calendars for the Seattle Color Festival: Holi 2026, returning on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre. You’ll get drenched in bright colors while dancing to live music beneath the iconic Space Needle!
City targets pedestrian safety near Sartori Elementary
The city of Renton will be implementing traffic safety measures around Sartori Elementary School to increase pedestrian safety during school hours. The north Renton community has had growing concerns for the safety of kids and parents around Sartori Elementary School after a woman was struck by a car while crossing a...
