King County Metro to increase adult public transit fares starting September 2025
SEATTLE — King County Metro has announced that adult fares on its buses, Metro Flex, Seattle Streetcar lines, and Water Taxi routes will increase starting Sept. 1. The new adult fare will be $3, aligning with Sound Transit’s flat fare on Link light rail and Express buses. This is a 25-cent increase from the previous...
Nearly 5,000 security guards in King County could strike
Nearly 5,000 security officers who protect transit centers, tech campuses, and hospitals in King County could be going on strike.
Crime stats show theft dropping at Kent East Hill Fred Meyer
Ohio-based Kroger will close the Fred Meyer on the East Hill in Kent Oct. 17 for reasons the company partially blamed on “a steady rise in theft.”. The actual statistics, however, show a significant decrease in crime incidents and thefts at the store, 10201 SE 240th St., over the last four years.
Police investigate after man shot in reported domestic violence dispute in First Hill parking...
Police were investigating after an apparent domestic violence-related shooting in a First Hill parking lot late Monday night. Seattle Police reported the shooting just after 11:20 PM in a parking lot near Broadway and Jefferson where a man was reported down and the shooting suspect remained at the scene. According...
Seattle border agents seize $500,000 worth of fake Labubu dolls – but remain on...
More than 11,000 phony Labubu dolls worth a whopping $500,000 were seized by Washington state border patrol agents last week. Officers confiscated 11,134 counterfeit Labubu dolls , which were valued at $513,937.76, border patrol in Seattle announced on Friday. The knockoff toys are replicas of the trendy dolls...
Washington State Gun Buyback Event Scheduled for September 6 in Shoreline
Shoreline, WA – King County residents will have the chance to exchange firearms for gift cards this weekend during a gun buyback event hosted by the King County Sheriff’s Office and Public Health – Seattle & King County. According to the sheriff’s office, the event will take...
Lawsuit: Seattle sues Glock over handguns that can be turned into machine guns
Once converted, a Glock can discharge 30 rounds in about two seconds, equating to hundreds of rounds per minute.
Seattle schools face enrollment decline, future budget shortfall as students return
SEATTLE — As Seattle Public Schools students prepare to return to class on Wednesday, the district is grappling with declining enrollment and budget challenges. Interim Superintendent Fred Podesta addressed the issues during a news conference at Kimbell Elementary School on Tuesday. Podesta said the district is...
Seattle Ranks Fourth In Total Crime Among Major U.S. Cities in 2024
In 2024, Seattle was positioned as the fourth most crime-ridden city among the 30 largest cities in the United States, with a total crime rate of 5,782.7 incidents per 100,000 residents. This figure reflects a staggering 172.9% increase compared to the national average. The crime statistics encompass both violent...
Christian religious rally met with a chorus of kazoos at Seattle’s Gas Works Park
It’s not uncommon to hear megaphones, air horns, or drums at a protest - but what about a kazoo cover of a pop anthem?
