Family attends court hearing for man accused of killing Growler Guys employee
Lucas Logan, the man accused of shooting and killing Quusaa “Q” Margarsa outside Growler Guys in North Seattle, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
Burien crash victim suffers facial injuries, possibly loses teeth in SR 518/509 ramp collision
A two-car injury collision Sunday night, May 17 on the SR 518 ramp to southbound SR 509 in Burien left at least one person with facial injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol. The crash was reported at 9:34 p.m. on May 17, according to a 911 dispatch log. Multiple...
Woodland Park Zoo welcomes newborn western lowland gorilla, first of 2 due this spring
SEATTLE — Woodland Park Zoo announced the birth of a western lowland gorilla on Sunday, the first of two expected gorilla births at the Seattle zoo this spring. The baby was born to Jamani at 5:50 a.m. after an approximately 8 1/2-month gestation period, according to the zoo. The...
Seattle City Council passes bill allowing larger homeless shelters, tiny home villages
The Seattle City Council (SCC) unanimously passed a measure that allows for larger homeless shelters and tiny home villages. The legislation approves temporary shelter sites, including tiny home villages, RV and vehicle safe lots, and tent encampments, to increase capacity by 50%, raising the maximum from 100 to 150 re
Washington health department investigating hantavirus cases, links to cruise ship outbreak
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Health officials in Washington are working with local and federal partners on investigations into hantavirus infections found in the state. According to the Washington State Department of Health, one investigation involves people who were potentially exposed to cases linked to the MV Hondius cru
RV fire on Seattle’s Beacon Hill sparks neighborhood safety concerns
An early morning RV fire and explosion at a growing Beacon Hill homeless encampment has intensified local residents' frustrations regarding safety, crime, and ongoing neighborhood deterioration. Outreach workers and city officials highlighted the immense public safety and financial burden of repetitive site cleanups, w
Bothell 7-Eleven Parking Lot Swarmed as Deputies Probe Pre-Dawn Shooting
Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office spent Tuesday morning at a Bothell 7-Eleven after an early-morning officer-involved shooting in the store’s parking lot, authorities said. A large law enforcement presence stayed on scene while investigators documented the area and interviewed witnesses. What offici
Russell Wilson-backed Why Not You Academy to close after years of declining enrollment
The Russell Wilson-backed charter school, Why Not You Academy, is scheduled to close next month due to declining enrollment. The school first opened in Des Moines in 2021. At one point, the school had nearly 200 students across ninth through 12th grade, according to The Seattle Times. As of late...
I-405 southbound crash near NE 85th Street in Kirkland snarls Tuesday morning commute
A collision blocked the three right lanes and one of two HOV lanes on southbound I-405 during Tuesday’s morning commute before the highway was cleared just after 8:15 a.m. The crash occurred just north of N.E. 85th Street (milepost 20) in Kirkland. Incident response, the Washington State Patrol, and...
25-year-old woman arrested for suspected DUI after crashing into tree near Port Orchard school...
A 25-year-old woman, suspected of DUI, was arrested Tuesday after driving through an active Port Orchard school zone and crashing into a tree. Another alert motorist reported the driver to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), noting she was “swerving erratically” on S.E. Phillips Road, KCSO reported.
