Man accused of ramming fire truck faces multiple charges in Seattle
SEATTLE — Charges are mounting against a man accused of deliberately ramming his car into a fire truck and leading police on several pursuits over the past month and a half. Prosecutors described Zachary McCreary's alleged actions as both brazen and bizarre. Court documents reveal that McCreary allegedly approached...
Six ‘masked men’ smash stolen car into West Seattle smoke shop
The Seattle Police Department is looking for six masked men who rammed a stolen car into a West Seattle smoke shop and then ransacked the place.
WA hiker’s viral video shows overgrown trails, full toilets in national park
Federal budget cuts to the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service have led to noticeable deterioration in trail conditions, with overgrown paths and overflowing facilities, as highlighted by outdoor content creator Ame Manser. Manser's viral video from the Hidden Lake Trail in North Cascades National Park...
Katie Wilson Cracks 50 Percent of the Vote
With only 96,000 votes left to count in King County, Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson has hit 50.15 percent of the vote. Mayor Bruce Harrell is now at 41.70 percent. Almost ten points behind. As his last campaign email subject line read: “We are down.” Boy, are they.
Kent police help two teens who had their birthday bikes stolen by thieves
A thief in Kent stole two teenage girls’ bikes given to them as birthday presents around August 4th, Kent Police posted on Facebook.
Harger: WA bought the pool before the bonus check was cashed, now a financial...
It’s not every day you see an iceberg in the Puget Sound, but Seattle and Washington state are steering straight for one. For years, we’ve been counting on Uncle Sam’s checkbook to keep our roads smooth, our clinics humming, and our safety net intact. Now, there is...
Man caught in Auburn after carjacking is sentenced
A Seattle man was sentenced to six years in federal prison following his arrest near an Auburn middle school after he robbed someone of their car near Lumen Field. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Louis Montel De’Andre Dowers, 32, of Seattle, was sentenced to six years in prison after he pleaded...
Imports plunge at Seattle, Tacoma ports as tariffs take toll
SEATTLE — International imports through the ports of Seattle and Tacoma dropped by about a quarter last week, raising alarms among trade and business leaders about cascading impacts for Washington consumers and small businesses. For the week ending July 25, the Northwest Seaport Alliance — which oversees both ports...
King County Metro announces addition of more than 900 weekly bus trips, improved 2...
King County Metro has announced new bus services and improved routes to better connect riders with light rail stations on the 2 Line and throughout Seattle. Starting August 30, Metro says there will be more frequent access both on the Eastside and in Seattle.
Health officials encourage childhood vaccinations ahead of back to school
Public health officials are reminding parents to ensure their children are up to date on required immunizations before they return to classes next month. The messaging comes as vaccination rates on the Kitsap Peninsula and across the state have dipped since the pandemic. Vaccination rates among students at Kitsap...