Motorcyclist injured in five-vehicle crash on I-5 near Southcenter in Tukwila Friday
A motorcyclist was injured Friday afternoon, July 10 in a five-vehicle collision on southbound I-5 near Southcenter in Tukwila after a driver crossed the gore point while entering the freeway, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The collision occurred at about 4:49 p.m. just south of Southcenter near the...
Seattle office vacancy crisis shifts tax burden onto renters
Seattle now has the nation's highest downtown office vacancy rate, with business leaders warning empty buildings are hurting the city's economy. The Downtown Seattle Association says declining commercial property values are shifting more of the property tax burden onto homeowners and renters. Business leaders oppose ne
As prosecutors target Aurora Avenue traffickers, nearby residents want more arrests
SEATTLE — Residents who live along the North Aurora Avenue corridor say they have seen little police enforcement targeting sex buyers and traffickers who fuel the commercial sex market, while federal and county prosecutors say they are working to hold offenders accountable. Just this week, a 38-year-old Seattle man,...
Beloved Washington bar saved from closure after local neighbor steps in
Just months after announcing it would close for good, Seattle neighborhood favorite Baker’s has been given a second chance. The beloved Sunset Hill bar and restaurant will remain open after…
‘I don’t know when people will learn’: Curley slams Mayor Wilson’s junk fee ban...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed legislation to crack down on hidden “junk fees” in residential leases. In response to Wilson’s proposal, John Curley, host of “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio, explained why the elimination of junk fees really isn’t entirely removed, and that they end up being passed on t
Five Guys suddenly shuts down decade-old location as wave of diner closures continues
BURGER lovers have been left with whiplash after a beloved Five Guys location abruptly shut down for good. The fast-food chain has seen a wave of closures across the US...
‘That would upset me’: Jake pushes back on new Kirkland supportive housing facility that...
'That would upset me': Jake pushes back on new Kirkland supportive housing facility that doesn't require sobriety. Sheila Stanton Place, a controversial supportive housing facility through Plymouth Housing, opened this week in Kirkland. Sheila Stanton Place, a controversial supportive housing facility through Plymouth
Hidden Gems of the PNW – Quincy Square Bremerton
Quincy Square is a newly opened gathering space in the heart of downtown Bremerton, where I spent my childhood. Bremerton, like many downtown areas has struggled recently to stay viable. But Quincy Square is making a difference. Here is my post Hidden Gems of the PNW – Quincy Square Bremerton.
Traffic slowly recovers on southbound I-5 after SeaTac collision with lingering delays
SEATTLE — A collision on southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) in SeaTac blocked multiple lanes Friday afternoon, causing significant traffic backups, according to the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The crash occurred at around 5 p.m. just south of State Route 518 on sout
Washington’s Data Center Debate Is Heating Up
Washington is setting records for data center growth—but is that good news or cause for concern?

















