City Leaders Look To Expand Childcare, Education And Career Pathways
Standing before a crowd of community leaders, residents, families and students at the Yesler Community Center, city leaders unveiled a sweeping six-year implementation plan for the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy. Approved by 80% of voters, the initiative aims to reshape access to childcare, nutrition, education and career readiness across Seattle.
Seattle Docs Say ‘Help’ Program Wrecked Their Careers, Sue to Prove It
Two former University of Washington medical residents say the system that was supposed to rescue struggling doctors instead ran their careers off the rails. In a class-action complaint filed in King County, they accuse the Washington Physicians Health Program of steering them into unnecessary evaluations, relying on flawed reports and keeping them from returning to clinical work. The lawsuit seeks to represent people...
Late Night Pursuit Ends Near Kingston With Two Arrests After DUI Incident
After a multi-county pursuit sparked by a DUI incident, Kitsap County deputies executed a successful maneuver near Kingston, arresting two suspects who admitted to using fentanyl.
Investigation continues in Kent Police fatal shooting of man
An investigation into the fatal shooting of a Kent man by a Kent Police officer in 2024 has been forwarded to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for final review and determination of charges, if any. The Valley Independent Investigative Team completed its investigation into the officer-involved shooting of...
Canadian Furniture Brand to Open in The Bellevue Collection
The Bellevue Collection will be home to Article’s first U.S. store, which is scheduled to open in October, according to the Downtown Bellevue Network. Article is a Vancouver, B.C.-based direct-to-consumer furniture brand. “We built Article as a digital-first brand, and physical retail is a natural extension of that,” Aamir...
King County man sentenced for stealing more than $500,000 from grandmother with dementia
KING COUNTY, Wash. — A Washington man has been sentenced after he was convicted of multiple theft charges after prosecutors said he stole more than $500,000 from his elderly grandmother, exploiting her cognitive decline over a period of years. Forrest Wayne Strong, 33, was found guilty March 17 of...
Rooster Laws in Washington: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash Washington is a state of sharp contrasts when it comes to rooster ownership. Drive thirty minutes east of Seattle into rural King County and you may hear competing rooster crows from neighboring properties. Stay inside Seattle city limits and keeping a rooster is flatly prohibited. That...
Seattle theatre reeling after copper wire thieves destroy AC
A Seattle community theatre is reeling after two AC units were mangled and stripped for copper wire, causing thousands of dollars in damages.
You Could Easily Get Lost In This Enormous 2-Story Antique Shop In Washington
If you’ve ever wondered where all the cool stuff from the past goes to retire, the answer is probably sitting on a shelf somewhere in Port Orchard. Olde Central Antique Mall is a two-story labyrinth of vintage treasures that turns casual browsers into dedicated treasure hunters within minutes of arrival.
Investigation points to ‘glaring conflict of interest’ in King County department
Last year, the King County Auditor's Office released a damning report about lax financial oversight at the Department of Community and Human Services. It found potential fraud and numerous improper payments to contractors for four youth programs.
