This Ain’t No Disco: 500 words or so on a local record store bargain...
The small, remote town I lived in during my last two years of high school had a single locally-produced radio station which played what would probably now be called Adult Contemporary. One of its two deejays called himself Rockin’ Ross. The music did not especially rock, nor did Ross, who I knew a little, and was a nice guy, but left his radio...
Federal Way man shot and killed in ‘targeted act of violence’
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — A 42-year-old Federal Way man is dead after he was shot Friday morning, according to the Federal Way Police Department (FWPD). Officers responded to reports of a shooting at a house in the 31400 block of 40th Avenue Southwest at around 10:30 a.m. Officers arrived...
Competency trial underway for suspect in 2022 killing of Seattle business owner
A competency trial is underway for the man accused of fatally shooting D'Vonne Pickett Jr. outside his Central District business in 2022, as defense attorneys argue he is not fit to stand trial.
King County Council’s move to dismantle KCRHA raises questions for DESC Bloomside in Burien
The King County Council is moving toward dismantling the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) after a forensic audit raised concerns about the agency’s finances, a step that could reshape how homelessness services are coordinated in Burien and other South King County cities. According to FOX 13 Seattle, legislation...
The Most Interesting Base for Seattle’s World Cup Games Is Across the Lake in...
Bellevue makes a case. The Eastside city sits across Lake Washington from Seattle, with a walkable downtown, a Lake Washington shoreline, more than 100 parks, and a new direct light rail line that drops you about a 10-minute walk from Lumen Field’s gates. The train connection. The 2 Line,...
Dawn Killing on Covington Block Leaves One Dead, One Hurt
A homicide investigation shut down streets in a Covington neighborhood Friday morning after deputies found one person dead and another injured, according to the King County Sheriff's Office. The 911 call came in at about 7 a.m., and investigators zeroed in on a residence near the corner of 186th Place Southeast and Southeast 258th Place as they started working the scene.
Renton, WA shooting victim dies, police search for witnesses
RENTON, Wash. - A Wednesday morning shooting has turned into a homicide investigation after the victim died from their injuries, according to Renton police. A shooting that took place during the early morning hours of Wednesday has now become a homicide case. Renton detectives confirmed the victim died after being taken to the hospital.
Witnesses sought in Renton homicide
A man has died after a shooting late Tuesday night, April 28, in Renton and police are asking for public assistance in the investigation. Renton police responded to a 911 call of a 27-year-old man lying in the road at the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and Southwest Victoria Street. The man was taken to a local hospital and later died, according...
WA Poison Center sees rise in Benadryl overdose cases among teens: HealthLink
SEATTLE — A common, over-the-counter drug known as diphenhydramine, known better by the brand name Benadryl, is being abused more and more by young people. Jimmy Leonard is a licensed pharmacist and chief clinical officer at the Washington Poison Center. He says the overdoses don't appear to be about getting "high," which, in recent years, has been popularized in the so-called "Benadryl...
Woman stabbed in head in South Seattle, man arrested
SEATTLE - A woman was stabbed in the head by a man in South Seattle on Friday afternoon. It happened around 1 p.m. along East Marginal Way South and South River Street, near several school campuses. A 45-year-old woman was reportedly stabbed in the head. Police said the suspect was...

















