1 Confirmed, 8 Suspected Strangles Cases in Washington
According to the assistant state veterinarian, one horse in King County, Washington, has tested positive for strangles, and eight horses are suspected to be positive. The private facility is under a self-imposed quarantine. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equi
Nearly 1,500 cyclists set to ride through Whatcom County over the weekend
About 1,400 bicyclists are expected to ride through Bellingham this weekend as part of an annual ride from Seattle to Vancouver. The two-day Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party (RSVP) has been an annual staple of the Northwest biking community for the last 44 years. The event is hosted by the Seattle-based Cascade
Renton party turns violent after person stabs another with broken bottle
A person in Renton broke up an argument at a party by smashing a bottle and stabbing another person in the leg early Friday morning. At approximately 5:34 a.m., Renton Police Department (RPD) officers responded to the reported stabbing in the 400 block of Williams Avenue S, RPD announced. Several...
Kent police arrest 19-year-old street racing organizer on 15 criminal counts
KENT, Wash. — Kent police say they have arrested a 19-year-old man from Sumner accused of organizing illegal street races in Kent and nearby cities, a move investigators hope will deter future events. The Kent Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit said it spent months investigating street racing organizers and...
‘Millionaires tax’ slows Seattle construction, company says
A Seattle architectural company says Washington's "millionaires tax" is to blame for the noticeable slowdown in the construction industry.
Kent police arrest ‘impaired’ box van driver after reports of erratic driving
KENT, Wash. — Kent police arrested a man early Friday morning after officers said he drove a box van erratically before barricading himself inside the vehicle near State Route 167. A witness called 911 a little after 2 a.m. to report a box van “driving very erratically” on Willis...
Prepare, Seattle: A third Lime takeover is planned for Saturday
Hundreds of Lime riders are expected to pack downtown Seattle streets Saturday, following similar events this month in Minneapolis and Omaha. Most riders are having some good summertime fun, but there are safety concerns since many are young people, and most won’t be wearing helmets.
Suspect in custody after shooting on SR 167 in Renton; victim hospitalized
RENTON, Wash. — A shooting on a busy South King County freeway ramp sent one driver to the hospital Thursday evening and ended with another driver in custody, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The shooting happened on the off-ramp from southbound State Route 167 to 180th Street...
Rainier Valley Vietnamese restaurant hopes for community support to stay open
SEATTLE – On Mother’s Day, a mother and daughter duo who own a restaurant in Seattle’s Rainier Valley are hoping for a little love from the community. Restaurant owner Oanh Nguyen spent Mother’s Day serving up Vietnamese food with her Mom, Huong HuYnh, aka “Ma Huong”.
WA Battery Project Developer Seeks to Sidestep Local Regulation
After hitting permitting snags, a controversial battery project near Snoqualmie is taking its application to the state level, a move that could sidestep local regulations. Jupiter Power, the developer of the proposed 45-acre battery facility, said Tuesday it was planning to pursue site certification with the Washington

















