Hazardous trees prompt closures at two Snohomish County parks
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Snohomish County Parks will close parts of Paradise Valley Conservation Area and all of Southwest County Park because hazardous trees could fall and injure visitors. Paradise Valley Conservation Area near Woodinville will close Thursday while crews build a trail reroute. The park is scheduled to...
Highline Public Schools superintendent recommends closing Maritime High School in June 2027
Highline Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran is recommending that Maritime High School close at the end of the school year, citing declining enrollment, financial pressures and the lack of a permanent campus, the district announced Wednesday, Oct. 28. Maritime High School is located in Des Moines at 615 South...
Seattle tiny home village launches as nearby workers fear theft, future fallout
(The Center Square) - A business located near Seattle’s newest tiny home village fears the city will leave them to deal with the impacts of a crisis they did not create if funding falls through in the future. Division Controller Ian Brown and Project Manager Trevor Settlage of Gary Merlino Construction spoke with The Center Square before the Cloverleaf Village in South Park launched Tuesday. The Low Income Housing Institute event included Mayor Katie Wilson, former Gov. Christine Gregoire and ot
Federal Way police search for suspect after woman found dead in domestic violence call
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Federal Way police are investigating a deadly domestic violence call that left a 59-year-old woman dead Wednesday morning. Officers responded at about 8:20 a.m. on Oct. 28, 2026, to a report of domestic violence at a home in the 2900 block of Southwest 342nd Place, according to the Federal Way Police Department.
Seattle’s I-5 construction headache is ending early — for now
Seattleites are about to get a break from the monthslong lane closures that have been snarling Interstate 5. Why it matters: Crews plan to remove the work zone over the Ship Canal Bridge this weekend, restoring northbound I-5 from two lanes to four and easing a major traffic choke point through the city. Driving the news: Northbound I-5 through Seattle is expected to close completely from 11:59pm Friday to 5am Monday as crews clear out barriers, re-stripe lanes and work to fully reopen the freew
Bomb squad discovers explosives lab inside home near Martha Lake
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office says a bomb squad discovered an active explosives lab inside a home near Martha Lake.
Renton man gets 50-month prison term for selling fentanyl and meth
A 40-year-old Renton man was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 50 months in prison for drug trafficking, according to the Department of Justice.
Washington Veterans Day Events & Dining Specials 2026
Every year, Veterans Day is an opportunity to reflect on and honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, as well as those currently on active duty. The post Washington Veterans Day Events & Dining Specials 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Washington .
Seattle restaurant owner sentenced to 13 months for $1.4 million tax fraud
The owner and operator of Single Shot restaurant in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 13 months in prison and three years of supervised release for failing to pay over $1.4 million in employment and payroll taxes, said the Department of Justice
Keenen Allen Ladd Named 2026 Washingtonian Of The Year
Keenen Allen Ladd, a student-family advocate and Kingmakers facilitator at Denny International Middle School, has been named a 2026 Washingtonian of the Year for his commitment to mentoring Black male students and strengthening families and communities throughout Seattle. Presented by the Washington State Leadership Board, the award is an official state honor recognizing residents who demonstrate leadership, selflessness, generosity and compassion through service to others. The recognition is pa

















