King County, WA monitoring minor flooding along Snoqualmie River
SEATTLE - As an atmospheric river moves across western Washington this weekend, King County officials are monitoring conditions in the Snoqualmie Basin. The area has been placed under a phase two flood alert. In a statement released around noon on Saturday, Nov. 1, the Department of Natural Resources and Parks...
So, “Big Brother” really is watching you in Seattle
As the city eyes new cameras to curb crime, a recent study raises eyebrows about security vulnerabilities in law enforcement tech.
Travelers Swear The Clam Chowder At This Washington Marina Café Beats Any 5-Star Spot
Tucked away in Seattle’s charming Ballard neighborhood, Ray’s Cafe has earned a reputation that extends far beyond the Pacific Northwest. This waterfront gem serves up what many travelers and locals claim is the best clam chowder they’ve ever tasted, rivaling even the fanciest restaurants in the country. With...
Seattle Expands Child Care Assistance Program, Making More Local Families Eligible for Financial Support
The City of Seattle has expanded its Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This change makes 2,000 more families eligible for financial help with licensed child care costs. The expansion follows a 2023 report that found families in Seattle-King County spend over 20% of their income on child care. The city aims to...
What Should I Include in Care Kits for the Homeless?
A member of the Seattle community recently proposed an idea on social media to create and distribute kits for the unhoused, particularly targeting those who panhandle at intersections. The initial list of items to include in the kits consisted of socks, hand warmers, granola bars, a small amount of cash, and a card...
Security guard shoots man outside Pioneer Square nightclub
SEATTLE — Seattle Police are investigating after a security guard shot a 27-year-old man outside a Pioneer Square nightclub early Saturday morning. Officers were near the nightclub in the 100 block of South Washington Street around 1:45 a.m. when they heard gunshots. Witnesses reported the club's security guard had...
Leftward lurch: Second socialist leader ready to rule another iconic American city
Seattle activist Katie Wilson leads incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell in new polling as the city prepares to elect a socialist leader following New York's leftward shift.
Federal workers seek help in Seattle as shutdown enters day 30
SEATTLE — As the federal government shutdown reached its 30th day Thursday, furloughed workers in Seattle lined up inside City Hall looking for help, information, and a sense of hope. The event, billed as a “Federal Workers Resource Fair," was hosted by U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Seattle Mayor...
Seattle man with 17 felonies charged after taking family’s dog
The Seattle Police Department says it needs help finding a family’s “Micro Bully Dog" that was taken by a 17-time convicted felon.
40 years later, Lopez Island haunted by WA’s first ‘no-body’ murder conviction
LOPEZ ISLAND, Wash. - This October marks 40 years since what is believed to be Washington State’s first murder conviction without a body. Decades later, the Neslund case remains a topic of conversation on the islands — a story of suspicion, rumor, and a historic conviction that left many questions unanswered.
