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SEATTLE — For the first time, an 88-year-old Seattle woman is speaking out about a brutal attack and robbery at her home in Rainier Beach in which the suspect bit off her right index finger to steal her jewelry. Emma Cotton told KOMO News she was working on her...

SEATTLE — An 88-year-old South Seattle woman was hospitalized in mid-October after a stranger attacked her on her back porch, bit off her finger, and violently robbed her of her jewelry, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD). The suspect, believed to be in his 30s, remains unidentified as...

In an amusing incident reminiscent of a scene from the popular TV show, "The Office," the Redmond H Mart has found a unique way to deal with shoplifters. The store has taken to publicly shaming thieves by posting their pictures with captions, a practice that has sparked a lively discussion on social media.

Before relocating to Seattle, the author worked in the service industry in various states. In 2010, in one of these states, the author earned less than $2.50 per hour, relying heavily on tips for income. The cost of living was significantly lower than in Seattle, but it was still challenging to make ends meet. The...

New information surfaced during testimony before a hearing examiner about a deadly shooting inside a Seattle hookah lounge that has been cited for a string of violations. On Monday, a gunman fired through the open doorway of Evangadi Hookah Lounge on Rainier Avenue S around 8 a.m., hitting one man in the back and...

A brazen bank robbery in Lacey took a wild turn when the suspect’s getaway plan fell apart spectacularly.

Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announced her senior staff team, featuring community organizers and coalition leaders, as she prepares to take office on January 4, 2026. Key appointments include Kate Brunette Kreuzer as Chief of Staff, Jen Chan as Director of Departments, Seferiana Day Hasegawa as Director of...

A viral infection has been making the rounds in the Seattle area, starting off as a sore, dry throat, progressing into a cough accompanied by dizziness and a cold, and resulting in a loss of appetite. This illness has been reported by several individuals in the region, sparking discussions and inquiries about the...

“Knowing how much institutional knowledge is going to be walking out the door—it’s going to have an impact,” one employee said. At 11:30 am on Friday, November 14, more than 100 King County employees, including some who had worked at the county for decades, were called into a meeting about the future of their...

SEATTLE — Local and national speculation continues to swirl around the possibly declining health of Gary Ridgway, the notorious Washington serial killer also known as the "Green River Killer." Ridgway, a SeaTac native, haunted the Pacific Northwest region throughout the 80s and early 90s, murdering at least 49 women...