Dozens of suspected DUI arrests in King County amid World Cup matches
SEATTLE - Law enforcement agencies across western Washington are increasing patrols as the "100 Safe Days of Summer" safety campaign kicks off. The annual campaign coincides with the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup matches. The traffic safety initiative, which runs through Labor Day, targets distracted and impaired drivi
Kent police officer with firefighting experience helps crews knock down large fire
When Kent Patrol Officer Stoler arrived first to the scene of a fire in downtown Kent last week, his firefighter experience kicked in.
Renton Police warn of World Cup Ticket Scams
As thousands prepare to watch the first Seattle-based World Cup game Monday, local police are urging caution as scammers attempt to capitalize on an excited city.
Body recovered from Haller Lake in north Seattle
SEATTLE — Seattle crews recovered the body of a 35-year-old man from Haller Lake in North Seattle Sunday afternoon. Officials said the body had signs of decomposition, and the cause and manner of death are still under investigation. Detective Brian Pritchard with the Seattle Police Department said that around...
A Snoqualmie Valley Tall Tale: Revisiting “Cougar” Pete Peterson
~Guest Post by Noah Heutchy, BS in Social History, Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum Volunteer. We are all probably familiar with American tall tales, Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed being amongst the most famous. These tall tales are based on truth; however, the facts and events are exaggerated. While “Cougar” Pete
Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-90 near Bellevue
Traffic is reduced to one lane on I-90 westbound near Bellevue following a deadly crash.
Starbucks Just Reopened Its Most Historic Location as a Fully Immersive Coffee Experience and...
Starbucks has reopened its original Pike Place-area store in Seattle after a major renovation, turning the historic site into a more immersive coffee destination. The updated space blends company history, working retail service and new design elements aimed at visitors and everyday customers.
Teen girl dies after being pulled from water in Lake Sammamish State Park
LAKE SAMMAMISH, Wash. — A teenage girl died after being pulled from the water at Lake Sammamish State Park on Sunday, according to Eastside Fire & Rescue. Eastside Fire & Rescue said it responded along with the King County Sheriff’s Office, Bellevue Fire Department, and Fall City Fire to reports of a girl underwater at
WeatherWatcher: Heat Advisory issued, short heatwave, then regular summer
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a heat advisory in effect for virtually all Puget Sound Lowlands, including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The heat advisory is in effect from Sunday morning at 11 AM until Tuesday morning at 5 AM. From the National Weather Service:. What: Hot...
Sold-out Seattle event aims to break Guinness World Record with dim sum feast
Seattleites are attempting to break a Guinness World Record in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) this week with the largest dim sum meal in history. Organized by CID Block Party, the “You Win Some. You Dim Sum.” event will take place on June 18 in the CID at 719 S. King Street, organizers posted on socia

















