Smoking Monkey Pizza restaurant chain files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The pizza dining sector has faced economic issues over the last year that have led to 100s of closings and bankruptcy filings. Restaurant chains have blamed fierce competition, rising labor and food costs, and high lease rates, which have required several companies to launch restructurings. Pizza chains close 100s of..
Seattle Ranks Fourth In City Growth, Trailing Charlotte And Fort Worth
Seattle ranks fourth among the nation's largest cities for growth at 1.5%, while charming Leavenworth soars with a 15.9% increase, showcasing the diverse growth across Washington's towns.
Gun violence dropping in King County, but so are resources to combat it
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports this week that deaths from gun violence during the first quarter of 2026 have dropped to its lowest point in nearly a decade.
Major construction impacts continue across Puget Sound during May 15-18
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. Travelers across the greater Puget Sound region should prepare for a second straight weekend of heavy congestion and longer travel times as another round of major construction closures takes place Friday,
I-405 Hit and Run in Renton Left a Motorcyclist Seriously Injured This Morning
Someone hit a motorcyclist on the southbound I-405 near Sunset in Renton early this morning and drove away.
Mercer Island Woman Sues Alaska After Jet’s 200-Foot Turbulence Drop
A Mercer Island woman is taking Alaska Airlines to court after a Seattle-to-Phoenix flight allegedly plunged roughly 200 feet during severe turbulence on Dec. 26, 2024, injuring several flight attendants. In her lawsuit, she says passengers and crew were violently thrown into the cabin ceiling even though the seatbelt
Washington Is Home To 7 Incredible BBQ Joints And You’ll Want To Visit Them...
Did you know Washington is home to incredible BBQ joints worth traveling for?. These 7 amazing spots offer perfectly smoked meats and delicious homestyle sides!. 1. Porter’s Real Barbecue (Richland) Porter’s in Richland lives up to its name with authentic, delicious BBQ. The modern building looks clean and...
Car crashes into restaurant in North Seattle
SEATTLE — Seattle firefighters are responding after a car crashed into a restaurant near Bitter Lake on Wednesday night. A two-car collision took place near the intersection of Greenwood Avenue North and North 143rd Street shortly before 8 p.m., according to the Seattle Fire Department. As a result of the collision, on
Harger: Seattle put 260 shelter units in its poorest neighborhood. Laurelhurst can’t even handle...
Early in elementary school, there were stretches where we didn’t have much. Food banks. Food stamps. When I was in kindergarten at Wedgwood Elementary, the high school booster club adopted our family one Christmas so there’d be a couple of presents under the tree. And when you’re in that situation, the last thing you w
North Seattle rape suspect pleads not guilty; bail set at $1M
Joshua Kowalczewski pleaded not guilty to raping and kidnapping a 15-year-old girl near Northgate Station, with a judge maintaining his $1 million bail. The assault occurred just one week after the homeless suspect was granted entry into a diversion program, despite having nine active warrants and 28 prior arrests. The

















