The 5 Most Passive-Aggressive States in America, Ranked by Locals
5. Washington: The Seattle Freeze and Pacific Northwest Politeness 5. Washington: The Seattle Freeze and Pacific Northwest Politeness (Image Credits: Pixabay) Washington State, particularly the Seattle area, has earned a reputation for what locals call the “Seattle Freeze” or “Northwest Nice,” a phenomenon that newcomers quickly recognize as thinly veiled passive aggression. Being passive is ... Read more The post The 5 Most Passive-Aggressive...
Washington gas prices surge as Seattle hits record-breaking levels
Washington's average gas price has reached $5.51 per gallon, nearly breaking the state's all-time record, while the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area set a new high of $5.72 on Tuesday. The surge is causing significant financial strain, with some commuters reporting nearly 50% cost increases since winter and others being forced to choose...
ATM ambush robbery suspects who targeted Washington banks sentenced to federal prison
SEATTLE — Two men from Texas have now been sentenced to federal prison for a cross-country crime spree where they ambushed ATM repair workers and stole cash. In the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Tuesday morning, Ahmon Rashard Hogg, 22, received a sentence of nine years in prison for his role in the heists.
Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority
An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about the King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s financial condition. On April 17, accounting consultant Clark Nuber released a forensic evaluation of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) covering the period from...
Seattle Teen’s ‘Magical Hair’ Artwork Earns Spot on Google Homepage: ‘I Thought to Draw...
A Seattle-area high school senior has gained national recognition after being named a finalist in the prestigious Doodle for Google Contest, with her artwork set to appear on the Google homepage on April 28. Kameirah Johnson, a senior at Lakeside School, is one of just five finalists selected from tens...
Seattle Tree Removal FAQs Every Property Owner Should Read First
A fresh lean after a windstorm, a long crack down the trunk, or roots lifting a sidewalk are the kinds of signs that get Seattle property owners asking if a tree needs to come down. The hard part is that some visible damage is manageable, while other damage points to failure that can happen without much warning. Before any cutting starts, it helps to...
Sun is on the horizon! Here’s what to expect this week
Are you ready for Jorts weather? Don’t worry! Clouds, spotty drizzle, and cool weather will only be for today — We're on track for more sun tomorrow, with warm to even hot weather this weekend.
Pike Place car ban shows gains, mixed business impact
One year after limiting cars, Pike Place Market is seeing increased foot traffic and sales, but some vendors report uneven results. Officials are reviewing whether to make the pedestrian pilot permanent.
15 months later, human remains found in Mountlake Terrace still unidentified
Approximately 15 months after human remains were discovered by a construction worker in Mountlake Terrace, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office is still trying to identify the person. In January 2025, a construction worker discovered a bucket containing what was later confirmed to be a human skull while renovating...
The Oscar Myres of Renton get a visit from the Wienermobile — and it’s...
EAST RENTON HIGHLANDS, Wash. — On a Sunday afternoon in the Renton Highlands, hotdogs were on the grill, buns were on the table and the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile was coming down the street. For one Renton family, the moment felt less like coincidence and more like destiny. Oscar Myre...
