Family attends court hearing for man accused of killing Growler Guys employee
Lucas Logan, the man accused of shooting and killing Quusaa “Q” Margarsa outside Growler Guys in North Seattle, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
Burien crash victim suffers facial injuries, possibly loses teeth in SR 518/509 ramp collision
A two-car injury collision Sunday night, May 17 on the SR 518 ramp to southbound SR 509 in Burien left at least one person with facial injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol. The crash was reported at 9:34 p.m. on May 17, according to a 911 dispatch log. Multiple...
Woodland Park Zoo welcomes newborn western lowland gorilla, first of 2 due this spring
SEATTLE — Woodland Park Zoo announced the birth of a western lowland gorilla on Sunday, the first of two expected gorilla births at the Seattle zoo this spring. The baby was born to Jamani at 5:50 a.m. after an approximately 8 1/2-month gestation period, according to the zoo. The...
Seattle City Council passes bill allowing larger homeless shelters, tiny home villages
The Seattle City Council (SCC) unanimously passed a measure that allows for larger homeless shelters and tiny home villages. The legislation approves temporary shelter sites, including tiny home villages, RV and vehicle safe lots, and tent encampments, to increase capacity by 50%, raising the maximum from 100 to 150 re
Washington health department investigating hantavirus cases, links to cruise ship outbreak
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Health officials in Washington are working with local and federal partners on investigations into hantavirus infections found in the state. According to the Washington State Department of Health, one investigation involves people who were potentially exposed to cases linked to the MV Hondius cru
RV fire on Seattle’s Beacon Hill sparks neighborhood safety concerns
An early morning RV fire and explosion at a growing Beacon Hill homeless encampment has intensified local residents' frustrations regarding safety, crime, and ongoing neighborhood deterioration. Outreach workers and city officials highlighted the immense public safety and financial burden of repetitive site cleanups, w
Bothell 7-Eleven Parking Lot Swarmed as Deputies Probe Pre-Dawn Shooting
Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office spent Tuesday morning at a Bothell 7-Eleven after an early-morning officer-involved shooting in the store’s parking lot, authorities said. A large law enforcement presence stayed on scene while investigators documented the area and interviewed witnesses. What offici
Russell Wilson-backed Why Not You Academy to close after years of declining enrollment
The Russell Wilson-backed charter school, Why Not You Academy, is scheduled to close next month due to declining enrollment. The school first opened in Des Moines in 2021. At one point, the school had nearly 200 students across ninth through 12th grade, according to The Seattle Times. As of late...
‘Waste, fraud, or abuse likely occurred’: King County review finds nearly $700K in questionable...
The King County Office of the Ombuds, an independent organization within King County government, found nearly $700,000 in questionable costs across 16 of the 19 community partners reviewed as part of a 2025 audit into the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). “Waste, fraud, or abuse likely...
Seattle Police SWAT team arrests barricaded suspect in South Seattle after reported stabbing
The Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) SWAT team made an arrest on Tuesday morning after a suspect barricaded himself in South Seattle. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the arrest was made in the 6100 block of 4th Avenue S. after a six-hour-long standoff, SPD announced. According to KIRO Newsradio, two neighbors...
