Renton man sues city alleging excessive force during crash scene arrest
RENTON, Wash. — A Renton man has filed a lawsuit against the city and police officers, alleging they used excessive force and violated his constitutional rights during an arrest at a car crash scene nearly two years ago. The encounter, captured on police body camera footage, left him with...
Tabor 100 Expands Car Sharing Program To Serve Resident Of King County
Following a successful pilot program, Tabor 100 has expanded its Car Sharing Program to serve all residents of King County, offering an affordable transportation option designed to increase access to reliable, sustainable vehicles. Originally limited to Tabor 100 members, the initiative has grown to serve a broader...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Seattle metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Seattle metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
Charges say pair dropped cash to distract in debit card swap scheme across King...
According to King County charging documents, a couple is accused of working together in a distraction scheme that targeted customers at a Renton Safeway, a Sammamish Safeway ATM and a Chase ATM in Kirkland, diverting attention with cash on the ground and then taking or swapping debit cards. Prosecutors filed...
Jose Rizal Bridge Scare Draws Big Emergency Response In South Seattle
Emergency crews rushed to the Jose Rizal Bridge in south Seattle after reports of a person in crisis atop the span, and authorities are asking people to avoid the area. The scene is near 12th Avenue S and S Weller Street, where the bridge links the International District with Beacon Hill. Traffic and pedestrian...
Kent woman gets 17 months for $1M VA fraud, faked disability for trips, home
KENT, Wash. — A Kent woman was sentenced to 17 months in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $1 million in benefits intended for severely disabled veterans, prosecutors said. Kelly M. Lee-Carroll, 58, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit theft of...
3 residents, dog displaced after Issaquah house fire
Three residents and a dog have been displaced following a residential house fire late Monday night in Issaquah. At approximately 11 p.m., Eastside Fire & Rescue (EFR) crews responded to reports of the fire on the 1100 block of Ridgewood Place S.E. in Issaquah, EFR announced. Residents were initially alerted...
Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya opens first Washington location
Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya opens its first Washington location in Kirkland! Studio 13 Live learns how to make one of the signature ramen bowls and gets a preview of the Kirkland exclusive menu items!
Amtrak shifts Empire Builder onboard staffing to Chicago
SEATTLE — Amtrak is restructuring operations on the Empire Builder, the rail route connecting the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, by shifting onboard staffing responsibilities from Seattle to Chicago. It is a move that has left some Seattle-based crew members anxious and uncertain about their futures, even as the...
Seattle Sky Tragedy: Pilot Identified After Small-Plane Crash Caught On Camera
A pilot killed in a small-plane crash near Seattle has been identified, and stark bystander video of the impact is now circulating online. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, and investigators remained on-site for hours as officials documented the wreckage and worked through the process of notifying next of kin.

















