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...
Wishes In Flight helps 10-year-old leukemia survivor take dream vacation to Hawaii
RENTON, Wash. — There are few places 10 year old Maia loves more than a soccer field – a place where she can run and play with her family and friends. But a couple of years ago Maia started to notice that playing was becoming painful. “[I] would...
The 5 Best Dive Bars in Washington State You Must Visit
The fall weather is coming, giving us the perfect opportunity to explore some fun parts of Washington without melting from all the outdoor heat. Stopping off to have a good meal and maybe a craft brew at a dive bar is a great excuse to branch out on a little road trip.
Seattle area block parties, festivals keep the summer fun alive
Seattle area block parties are great events to celebrate the weekend, also festivals and fairs.
Watch Out For A Deadly Washington Plant Hiding In Your Backyard
This "scary, highly toxic" plant that can be deadly, even if you don't touch it, is found in Washington and across the country. Here's how you can help identify the plant to avoid. Officials are once again warning about a poisonous plant that can be deadly, which is found in...