Townhouse Inside Old Church Boasts Its Own ‘Secret’ Whiskey Room
The Seattle building was completed in 1908 but after the congregation moved on, it was turned into townhomes.
Seattle’s employee union won up to $5M. The city hasn’t paid it
The city of Seattle last month agreed to give nearly 300 city workers retroactive raises to settle an unfair labor practice complaint from its largest union, PROTEC17. The settlement, however, has stirred debate in City Hall over whether proper procedures were followed or whether the issue should have been addressed at
Redmond urges vigilance on trails after cougar sighting near Westside Park
Redmond, Wash. — A cougar was spotted Friday morning near Westside Park, according to the City of Redmond Parks & Recreation Department. A resident living near the park captured the animal on a home security camera, city officials said while sharing a screenshot. The city encouraged residents to remain...
Flock cameras, traffic enforcement dominate Des Moines City Council discussion
Public safety technology and protective zoning laws dominated the discussion at the Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Local officials put anxieties about potential detention facilities to rest by highlighting the city’s strong zoning codes, and promised to directly address resident concern
Man falls through ceiling at Ballard gym
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a man in his 50s made his way into the ceiling of an LA Fitness in Ballard on Thursday afternoon, then fell about 15 feet to the ground.
8 Safest Cities to Live in America in 2026, According to New Study
When planning a move, it is important to consider several key factors such as job stability, healthcare access, education quality, and childcare costs. However, one of the most critical priorities—especially for families or those planning to start one—is safety. Evaluating a city’s violent and property crime rates can
Downed wires knock out power to over 2K in North Seattle
Downed wires were the apparent cause of a power outage in North Seattle on Saturday morning, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.
Washington State Department of Health investigates hantavirus cases
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Health is investigating two separate hantavirus-related cases. The first case involves three King County residents who were potentially expose to the Andes strain of hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Two people were exposed on a flight with a...
Ballard pizzeria shuts down after two years, will maintain farmers’ market presence
Strega Pizzeria, a pizza and pasta spot located in the heart of Seattle’s historic Ballard neighborhood, is shuttering its doors, the owners confirmed. The pizza joint, located at 5465 Leary Ave N.W., is closing after two years of business. Strega Pizzeria replaced El Borracho. According to MyBallard, the decision...
Seattle Real Estate Broker Busted, Gets 46 Months For Investor And Tax Scam
Former Seattle-area real estate broker Michael D. McGuire is headed to federal prison after a jury convicted him of wire fraud and tax evasion. On Friday, a judge sentenced McGuire to 46 months behind bars and ordered him to repay $1,066,388.64 to investors and the Internal Revenue Service. According to...
