Seattle police investigate homicide after man dies months after shooting
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a homicide after a man wounded in an October shooting has died from his injuries. According to authorities, patrol officers were dispatched late on Oct. 8, 2025, to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Cheasty Boulevard South and South Winthrop Street. When officers...
King County activates cold weather response, opens shelters 24/7
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority activated Tier Two weather protocols, opening shelters around the clock and expanding outreach and food distribution efforts. The response will remain in effect through early Tuesday as crews provide updates during severe weather conditions.
New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower
For Jordon Marshelle Barrett, 26, the last year has been a transformative one, so it seems apt that her next big steps — building a cohort for her budding equestrian nonprofit organization — is in the Year of the Horse. As a young child, Barrett recalls seeing horses...
Stolen Car Found Blocking I-5 Lane in Federal Way; Two Arrested
A stolen vehicle caused a brief disruption on northbound I-5 in Federal Way on Saturday when it came to a stop in one of the traffic lanes. Washington State Patrol troopers responded quickly and arrested two individuals at the scene. Stolen Car Stops Traffic on I-5 The incident happened near...
The Daily Grind: Besa’s Guide to Pacific Northwest Coffee Shops
Alright, coffee fam—let’s put you on to something special. What better way to commemorate the cold than to shout out some of Besa’s favorite PNW coffee spots that are not just serving up incredible brews, but also pouring back into the community? From Tacoma to Seattle, these are some of the Black-owned businesses...
Seattle Braces for Wintry Mix: NWS Forecasts Calm Skies, Chance of Rain and Snow
The National Weather Service's Seattle office has provided a detailed forecast for the coming week. As reported by the NWS website, Seattle, WA, is currently experiencing clear skies with temperatures sitting at a chilling 32°F. Humidity registers at a high 92%, with a gentle, calm wind and visibility extending to 8...
Farewell On The Ave, U‑District’s Varsity Theatre Goes Dark After Decades
The Varsity Theatre in Seattle’s University District went dark on Thursday, Jan. 15, closing the curtain on more than 80 years of moviegoing on the Ave. The three-screen house had long been a campus and neighborhood fixture, showing a blend of Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse picks. Its operator said mounting...
Seattle Goodwill employee calls 911 after finding ‘obvious bank robbery note’ in changing room
Seattle police say they tracked down a bank robber after a Goodwill employee found his demand note in the changing room and called 911.
Father uses frying pan to fight off armed intruder while daughter texts 911
SEATTLE (KING) - A Seattle father fought off a knife-wielding intruder who broke into his home while he and his 15-year-old daughter were inside. Seattle Police say a man in his 30s broke a windowpane about 2:40 a.m. Friday at a family’s home in the Ravenna neighborhood. He then unlocked the door and entered the home.
Man charged with voyeurism after hidden camera found at Kirkland, WA Starbucks
KIRKLAND, Wash. - A man has been charged with first-degree voyeurism after police say a hidden camera was found inside a Starbucks restroom in Kirkland in early October. According to the Kirkland Police Department (KPD), an employee discovered the device Oct. 3 in a restroom at the Starbucks on 100th Avenue Northeast...

















