Man arrested in murder stemming from Renton robbery
RENTON, Wash. — Detectives arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with a murder at a Renton apartment in March. Axel Chirinos Banegas, 23, was found dead in his apartment in the 1100 block of Edmonds Avenue Northeast on March 5. A family member discovered his body. Investigators believed the...
Teen boy stabbed to death by brother in Bremerton
BREMERTON, Wash. — An 18-year-old has been arrested after stabbing his 16-year-old brother to death on Monday, the Bremerton Police Department announced. The BPD said officers were sent to the 200 block of S. Cambrian Ave around 6:33 p.m. after receiving reports of an assault. Upon arrival, they found...
WalletHub Ranks Washington’s Best Cities For Families
Planning on moving to Washington and putting down roots?. Then, consider moving to one of these four cities that are among the best places to raise a family. WalletHub ranked 182 of America's largest cities to determine which are the best for starting and raising a family in 2025. Four...
Pride Month 2025: Your guide to events in western Washington
SEATTLE — June is Pride Month across the country, and locally, you can catch several parades, events and other happenings to celebrate the month. All LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13 to 18 can submit their poetry and prose. The contest is open to students who reside in or have ties...
‘It’s been a nightmare’: Seattle business owner navigates repeated homeless vandalism
Another Seattle business owner is speaking out, having grown tired of the frequent crime and property damage traced back to local homeless people. Frank Gillen, property owner of a now-former Bartell Drugs in Seattle, explained on “The Jason Rantz Show” on KTTH that he’s frustrated with the ongoing property damage...
As evictions in Washington skyrocket, the state’s Right to Counsel program for low-income renters...
Every four months, Philippe Knab, the reentry and eviction defense program director for Washington’s Office of Civil Legal Aid, compiles a report on eviction trends across the state. Since
King County Mandates Food Trucks To Display Safety Ratings To Boost Public Trust
Whether enjoying a community festival, pregame tailgate, or grabbing lunch on a construction site, food trucks have become synonymous with accessible, flavorful cuisine. As their popularity grows, King County Public Health is reinforcing efforts to ensure that meals from mobile vendors are not only delicious but also...
911 | Gunpoint mugging on 18th Ave
See something others should know about? Email CHS or call/txt/Signal (206) 399-5959. You can view recent CHS 911 coverage here. Hear sirens and wondering what’s going on? Check out reports from @jseattle or join and check in with neighbors in the CHS Facebook Group. 18th Ave armed robbery: Two...
Grocery workers in Washington vote on strike authorization amid contract disputes
WASHINGTON, USA — Washington grocery shoppers may face disruptions this summer as thousands of store workers vote on whether to authorize a strike against grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. More than 30,000 employees from stores including QFC, Fred Meyer, Safeway and Albertsons are casting ballots this week in a...
Seattle’s ‘Belltown Hellcat’ driver faces reckless driving trial
SEATTLE — Miles Hudson, the 22-year-old known as the 'Belltown Hellcat' driver, appeared in Municipal Court today for jury selection and motion hearings in a case that involves months of complaints about his alleged reckless driving behavior in downtown Seattle. The Seattle City Attorney's office said Hudson was...