The Democratic Party is in ‘a revolutionary moment,’ national vice chair tells West Seattle...
Shasti Conrad not only leads the Democratic Party in our state, she’s a national leader too – a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. But when Conrad spoke to Sunday’s monthly meeting of West Seattle Indivisible, she made it clear she wasn’t there as a cheerleader for the Democratic Party’s status quo....
Driver suspected of impairment arrested after I-5 crash in Seattle
SEATTLE - A driver suspected of impairment was arrested after a three-car crash on northbound I-5 in Seattle overnight. The crash happened near State Route 520 after midnight on Thursday. According to Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson, the causing driver was suspected of impairment and arrested for...
Man pleads guilty to 2023 murder near casino
A Seattle man who fatally shot a woman in Auburn in 2023 has pleaded guilty to murder and faces up to 26 years in prison. On Dec. 11, Marketha McCoy, 24, of Seattle, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. This charge stems from a June 28, 2023, incident where McCoy is accused of fatally shooting Kayshia B. Hardiman,...
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California ‘Boiler Room’ Boss Gets 10 Years: Selling False Hope To 900 Desperate Homeowners
The operator of a predatory “boiler room” network that squeezed millions of dollars out of families already on the brink of foreclosure was sentenced today to ten years in federal prison. Mohammed Zafaranchi, 43, of California, known to his associates and victims as “Mike,” was taken into custody...
Seattle Police Crack Down on Human Trafficking At Club Dollhouse
In a significant move to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has intensified its efforts across the city, particularly targeting areas like the Aurora Avenue North corridor, strip clubs, and hotels. This week, SPD Chief Shon Barnes declared Club Dollhouse, a strip...
‘The impact on our infrastructure is profound’: Gov. Ferguson talks flood damage, recovery
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson and other local leaders took questions in Whatcom County Wednesday afternoon about the flooding impacts and recovery efforts across western Washington. “This natural disaster is extremely significant,” said Ferguson, “The impact on our infrastructure is profound.”. Three...
Washington and Oregon Face Serious Landslide Threat as New Moisture Wave Hits the Pacific...
WASHINGTON & OREGON — Another strong wave of Pacific moisture is set to move into the Pacific Northwest tonight and continue through Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall, already-saturated soils, and a significantly elevated threat of landslides across large portions of Western Washington and western Oregon. Officials...
Saka Votes No On Seattle Police Deal, Citing Oversight Failures And Budget Priorities
Seattle’s new police contract has sparked renewed debate over the city’s approach to public safety, accountability, and budget priorities. While the City Council approved the agreement in a 6 to 3 vote, Councilmember Rob Saka, vice chair of the Public Safety Committee, opposed the deal, pointing to what he called...
Redmond Police Subdue Knife-Wielding Man After Restaurant Disturbance, Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
A disturbance at a restaurant on NE 69 Ct. in Redmond, Washington, on Sunday prompted a police response after a man allegedly shoved staff, yelled, and tried to enter a private area of the business. The situation continued outside when the suspect was reported to have banged on the restaurant’s windows, as reported...

















