U.S. Marshals arrests Seattle homicide suspect who was mistakenly released
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested a Seattle homicide suspect — who was mistakenly released — in St. Louis on Wednesday. Isaiah Andrews, who was 20 years old at the time of the shooting, was wanted in connection with the death of 20-year-old Theodore Wheeler. Wheeler was shot and...
Mayor Wilson Says She’ll Accelerate Comprehensive Plan and “Go Bigger” on Density
Mayor Katie Wilson wants to accelerate the remaining phases of Seattle’s comprehensive plan update by one year, add more density within a “reasonable walk” of transit stops, and revisit the neighborhood centers—nodes of density inside traditional single-family areas that already have major transit stops or commercial...
Masked suspects break into string of Silverdale businesses
SILVERDALE, Wash. — The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office needs help tracking down two people who were caught on camera breaking into a string of businesses in Silverdale. Deputies say the pair was driving a silver Volkswagen Taos that didn’t have license plates. Cameras in the parking lot...
Seattle Police: Two men arrested in Rainier Valley carjacking and robbery
Seattle police arrested two men who allegedly carjacked a woman at gunpoint and pistol-whipped and robbed a man on Wednesday.
Seattle mayor’s World Cup homeless reduction plan may not happen
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s plan to build more homeless units before the World Cup begins in Seattle may be difficult to achieve, a City Council staff memo says. While Wilson's goal was to have 500 units operational by June 1, legislative analysts note that it may not be feasible.
Encampment returns to South Lake Union corner that city has kept clear for years
SEATTLE — Neighbors in South Lake Union are growing concerned about a homeless encampment that has been repopulated after the city of Seattle kept the area clear for more than two years. The encampment sits at the corner of Mercer Street and Fairview Avenue North, and it has a...
Starbucks closes five new stores in Seattle
(The Center Square) - Starbucks is closing five stores in Seattle in the latest round of shuttered coffee shops, according to a file submitted to Washington state officials. The new shutdowns come after the company closed 30 stores in Washington State in 2025, including 10 in Seattle, as part of a 1% reduction in...
Seattle Pair Busted as Alleged Fentanyl Pipeline Into Whatcom County
Two Seattle men are at the center of a Whatcom County drug trafficking case that prosecutors say funneled fentanyl and cocaine north, according to court records. The men were arrested in Seattle on March 25, booked into the Whatcom County Jail, then released after posting bail. Investigators say the probe, which...
Washington Residents Targeted By Fake Court Appearance Scams
Imagine getting an official-looking message about a court date you never knew existed—sounds unsettling, doesn’t it? Let’s break down this recent scam that’s caught many off guard.
I Left Seattle for a “Cheap” Florida Town: Why My Home Insurance Now Costs...
I packed up my life in drizzly Seattle, chasing endless sunshine and lower costs in a quiet Florida town. Everyone raved about affordable homes down south, way cheaper than the Pacific Northwest grind. Little did I know, one bill would shatter that dream faster than a summer storm. Here’s the thing. My modest house...

















