Record-breaking drug bust in Tri-Cities yields over 300 pounds of narcotics: Seattle DEA
Federal agents in Washington seized over 300 pounds of drugs from homes in the Tri-Cities on Tuesday, making it the largest bust in district history, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration's Seattle division.
Small Seattle moving company says fake 1-star Google reviews aimed to damage reputation
SEATTLE — A Seattle moving company says years of work building a flawless online reputation were nearly undone in a matter of minutes when a sudden wave of negative reviews appeared on its Google page, reviews the owner says were fake and possibly coordinated. Erik Langland grew up in...
Kent man released from jail after fatal fight in Covington
A 19-year-old Kent man arrested for investigation of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old boy in Covington has been released from jail. King County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested the man for investigation of second-degree murder in the stabbing of Saef Shamil Kamil during a fight on March 1 near the Timberlane...
Massive, century-old redwood cut down in Seattle neighborhood after federal permit issued
SEATTLE — A century-old redwood in Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood was cut down Friday, despite weeks of protests from neighbors who said bald eagles had been using the towering tree as a roost. The roughly 100-foot-tall redwood stood on private property along McGilvra Boulevard East, part of a...
USS Nimitz leaving Bremerton tomorrow to be decommissioned by the Navy
USS Nimitz, a 50+ year-old aircraft carrier for the Navy, will be leaving Washington waters for the last time as the Navy plans to retire the vessel.
Copper thieves target Ballard cafe, owners beyond frustrated
SEATTLE - A cafe in Ballard has been hit by copper thieves twice this week. The co-owner said he is beyond frustrated and feels let down by city leaders. You can hear the frustration in The Lockspot Cafe co-owner Ryan Faniel's voice. What they're saying: — "This place matters to...
Seattle Parents Shell Out Second-Highest Babysitter Rates in U.S.
Seattle parents are facing some serious sticker shock on date night, now shelling out roughly $27.70 per hour for one child and about $30.79 for two. That puts Seattle second only to San Francisco for babysitting prices and turns a typical three-hour evening out for two kids into about a $92 line item. The climb...
Golden Steer owners in Kent face fines, community service
Two Golden Steer restaurant owners accused of buying and selling stolen alcohol reached an agreement with city of Kent prosecutors for no jail time but they cannot operate a business in town over the next two years, must pay fines and perform community service. Mohammed F. Alsadi, 34, and Widad...
15-year-old shot at Lynnwood park
A 15-year-old has been taken to Harborview Medical Center following a shooting at a Lynnwood park on Friday afternoon. Lynnwood police commander Joe Dickinson said the shooting was reported at 1:30 p.m. at Meadowdale Park, off 168th St. SW. This park surrounds an elementary and middle school, and Dickinson said...
Layoffs hit historic Seattle theatre as $7.5M deficit forces staff cuts
The historic 5th Avenue Theatre announced Friday it will eliminate about 14 staff positions and pause some education programs due to a major budget shortfall. Cuts will reduce the nonprofit’s staff from 55 employees to about 41 and will affect many departments, including marketing, box office, and other operations,...
