Seattle’s ‘Spite House,’ built to irritate an ex-husband, sells for $745,000
A Seattle house made famous for its odd design and its spiteful backstory has been sold for $745,000.
No Cops, No Jail, No Answers. Just More Deadly “Compassion”
Seattle and Portland both plead collective ignorance when it comes to how to deal with violent people DOING violent things. Lately, reporters have been bemoaning the death of Damon Lamar Johnson. His neighbors called the police because of his crazy behavior and the knives he displayed. Officers took him into custody...
Man found not guilty in Kent fatal shooting of mother’s boyfriend
A King County Superior Court jury found a then-20-year-old man acted in self-defense to aid his mother when he fatally shot her boyfriend in 2022 at a Kent house. The jury found Dondre Butler, 22, not guilty of second-degree murder when the five-week trial wrapped up July 8 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in...
Seattle Police Department unveils high-tech crime center, raising privacy concerns
Seattle Police Department unveils Real Time Crime Center to enhance public safety and crime response in the city.
Loi Dawkins Confirmed As Edmonds’ Next Police Chief
Last Tuesday, the Edmonds City Council confirmed Assistant Police Chief Loi Dawkins as the city’s next police chief. Nominated by Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen, Dawkins will officially assume the role on August 1. Her appointment signals a new chapter of leadership for the Edmonds Police Department, emphasizing community...
Widespread bacterial pollution found in three-quarters of WA beaches last year
As the summer heat ramps up, Washington’s beachgoers are more inclined to take a trip to the beach for a swim, but recent findings suggest that a beach day may not be safe. A new study from Environment America Research and Policy Center (EARPC) found that roughly 76% of Washington’s beaches recorded at least one day...
King County Council doubles down against ICE in WA
King County Council is making it clear that local enforcement is not allowed to cooperate with ICE agents in round up immigrants.
Bellevue Offers Temporary Waste Drop-Off Amid Republic Services Labor Dispute
Amidst an ongoing labor dispute with Republic Services, Bellevue residents are temporarily granted an alternative for disposing of their waste. The company has set up a free drop-off location within the city. Available for two consecutive days, the site is located at Bannerwood Park's parking lot at 1790 Richards Rd....
Man and woman killed in Kent apartment shooting Monday night
Two people are dead following a shooting at an apartment complex in Kent Monday night, July 14, 2025, according to Kent Police. Officers responded just before 8:45 p.m. to reports of gunfire at an apartment in the 22400 block of Benson Road SE, near 224th Street. At the scene, police...
Explore this 8,013 Sq. Ft. European-Style Chateau in Clyde Hill, Washington, Featuring State-of-the-Art Technology...
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