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A man’s attempt to test-fire his gun apparently backfired Sunday evening.

Takeaways The amended Washington Fair Chance Act prohibits employers from requesting an individual’s criminal background information before a conditional offer of employment is made. All employers are covered by the new law, and the new requirements are effective beginning 07.01.26 and 01.01.27, depending on the size...

On October 23, 2025, a two-alarm fire occurred in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The fire started with an RV in the driveway of a home on the 3800 block of Ashworth Ave. N. It then spread to the house. Seattle Fire Department units responded, with Engine 9 arriving first. Battalion 6 upgraded the response to a...

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media or its staff.]. DESC in Burien is a drug den. Essentially, it is just a...

Seattle-area first responders received more than $100,000 in new equipment grants from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Amazon ahead of National First Responders Day on Tuesday.

A passenger on a Seattle light rail shared a harrowing experience on social media, urging fellow commuters to stay vigilant and aware of their surroundings. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 24, when the passenger boarded the light rail at around 8am to head downtown for work. The passenger described a man...

Seattle's traffic situation has been a growing concern, with congestion worsening each year despite the introduction of more light rail lines. Some residents believe that the light rail system is not the solution to the city's traffic woes. They argue that a heavy rail metro system, similar to those in cities like...

RENTON, Wash. — Renton police arrested 29-year-old Da’sean Harrison, who is in jail on $150,000 bail, and is facing multiple charges of robbery and unlawful firearm possession following a long-term investigation, Renton police said. Renton police detectives arrested Harrison at his home after he attempted to escape,...

A resident of Washington State recently expressed frustration over finding suitable outdoor rat baits that are legal in the state. The individual, who is planning to handle pest control independently, has been encountering difficulties purchasing professional-grade bait options due to state regulations. The main...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of seattle..