Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka ‘gravely concerned’ about city’s business climate
SEATTLE — Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka says he is “gravely concerned” about the future of Seattle’s business climate, warning that city leaders must avoid “villainizing” employers as national scrutiny intensifies over the city’s economy and public image. In a wide-ranging interview Thursday,...
Auburn-Federal Way area man charged for Seattle murder
A 20-year-old man from the Auburn-Federal Way area was charged with first-degree murder for an incident in Seattle after hours at a beer garden, where he is accused of shooting a man from behind. On May 14, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Lucas Logan, 20, of unincorporated King...
New Amtrak Cascades Train That Arrived in Seattle is Surprisingly Nice
The first new Amtrak Cascades Airo train rolled into Seattle last week, with fresh evergreen, cream, and mocha paint with gold accents, and panoramic windows.
Kent Police arrest suspected DUI driver after hit and run at gas station
A 40-year-old Kent man was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit and run after allegedly striking another vehicle at a gas station on South 212th Street and fleeing the scene Tuesday, May 20 at around Noon, according to the Kent Police Department. Police said Officers Piek and Sherwood responded...
Kent man, 33, sentenced to six years for drug trafficking
A 33-year-old Kent man received a six-year prison sentence for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy while armed with firearms. Treyvon Mitchell was sentenced May 21 in U.S. District Court in Seattle, according to a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) press release. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute contro
Data centers are now pulling so much power that some utilities are cutting homes...
When Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed a one-year freeze on new large-scale data centers in May 2026, he was responding to a problem that utility customers across the country already felt in their monthly bills and, in some cases, in flickering lights. Data centers powering artificial intelligence workloads are cons
Wrong-way driver suspected in SR 18 pileup near SR 169
SEATTLE — A serious crash has shut down traffic on state Route 18 between Covington and Maple Valley, leaving three people with serious injuries and prompting officials to urge drivers to stay away from the area. The multi-vehicle crash involved at least three vehicles, blocking all eastbound lanes of...
New video shows UW murder suspect in laundry room before student was found dead
SEATTLE — The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has released new video Thursday that prosecutors say shows murder suspect Christopher Leahy entering the laundry room where 19-year-old University of Washington student Juniper Blessing was later found dead. Leahy, 31, was charged May 18 with first-degree murder w
Trader Joe’s Plans Over 20 New Stores Across 14 States, Including New Spots In...
Trader Joe's is expanding with over two dozen new stores in 14 states, including two in Washington, bringing their signature local outreach to more communities soon.
From The Fray to Vashon: Isaac Slade finds new rhythm on island life
The ferry ride from Seattle to Vashon Island only takes about 20 minutes. But for many people who live there, it feels like a world away. Roughly 11,000 residents share the island — a place where farmers, tech CEOs, artists and longtime locals all seem to exist in the same orbit. It’s the kind of place where you might
