Convicted murderer found armed and sleeping in hotel lobby, Seattle police say
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says officers arrested a 38-year-old man with previous felony convictions, including 2nd degree murder, in downtown Seattle on November 13.
Washington has highest menu prices at popular chains, new study finds
Dining out at popular restaurant chains in Washington state costs more than anywhere else in the country, according to a new study from the Washington Hospitality Association, a trade group representing restaurants. At the city level, only San Francisco has more expensive chains than Seattle. The restaurant trade...
Interbay Starbucks location closes as what could be the ‘largest, longest’ Starbucks strike reaches...
A Starbucks located on Elliott Avenue in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood has been shuttered as most of the unionized store’s employees rally during a nationwide strike. The strike began last Thursday on Starbucks’ “Red Cup Day” — one of the coffee chain’s busiest days of the year. Starbucks Workers United, the union...
5 years later, inquest begins on police killing of Andrea Churna, a woman in...
REDMOND, Wash. — A King County inquest into the death of a woman shot and killed by Redmond police in 2020 began Monday, marking a new chapter in a case that has drawn scrutiny over police conduct and mental health response. The inquest, an independent fact-finding process overseen by...
Survey Reveals: Seattle Ranks as the Second Most Expensive U.S. City for Dining Out...
A recent industry report has revealed a trend that many Seattle residents have been experiencing firsthand: the city has become the second most expensive in the U.S. for dining out, surpassed only by San Francisco. The average dining bill in Seattle now stands at a whopping $72. This escalation in dining costs is...
Auburn man charged after deadly punch at White River Amphitheatre awaits extradition
AUBURN, Wash. — King County prosecutors say it's unclear when an Auburn man accused of fatally punching another man at a concert over the summer will return to Washington state to face a judge. Devin Brice McCurdy, of Auburn, was arrested in Alabama last week and was slated to...
Democratic socialist Katie Wilson elected mayor of Seattle as progressives win downballot races
Welcome to the Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Democratic socialist Katie Wilson elected mayor of Seattle as progressives win downballot races. Rep. Adelita Grijalva takes office—ending the second-longest U.S. House vacancy of the 119th Congress. Three...
Former Sammamish restaurant owner guilty of wire fraud, stole life savings from elderly woman
A former Lake Sammamish restaurant owner pleaded guilty Wednesday to wire fraud and filing a false tax return in connection with a theft from his former customer, an elderly woman.
Kent espresso stand robbery suspect tracked by Flock cameras, found hiding in Auburn apartment
Police established a perimeter around the unit, concerned the situation could turn into a hostage standoff since the suspect had been seen armed earlier.
Starbucks workers’ nationwide strike temporarily closes Seattle store
SEATTLE — It's day four of a nationwide strike of unionized Starbucks employees, and Workers United said it could be the largest and longest strike in the company's history. The strike began on Thursday, Starbucks' busy "Red Cup Day," and has forced the closure of stores across the U.S., including Seattle.

















