John Braun commentary: Soft-on-crime legislators have blood on their hands, local prosecutor says
On the surface, a pair of murders in our state nearly two months ago don’t have anything in common except for each occurring in mid-October and resulting in the arrest of a young man. One occurred in north Seattle, the other in Spokane — far from our corner of...
Man arrested, accused of killing two people inside a Key Peninsula home
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 63-year-old man, accused of killing two people on Herron Island on the Key Peninsula.
‘Nobody can get out’: KIRO Newsradio listeners share firsthand accounts of navigating historic floods
A powerful atmospheric river has unleashed near-record flooding across western Washington. “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio checked in with listeners Thursday affected by the flooding. “My daughter had to be evacuated, and I’m working with my sister, she’s probably going to have to be evacuated out...
Rhonda Lewis appointed to King County Council; first Black woman to serve
(The Center Square) – Rhonda Lewis has been appointed to the King County Council District 2 seat, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the council. Lewis served as King County Executive Girmay Zahilay’s chief of staff for his District 2 office, and prior to that, was the chief of operations for former King...
Repeat Offender Arrested After Robbery and Struggle With Police at 15th Avenue East Pharmacy
Seattle police arrested a 39-year-old man on December 10, 2025, after responding to a report of trespassing and shoplifting at a pharmacy on the 500 block of 15th Avenue East. The store manager identified the man from a previous incident on November 25, when he was accused of stealing cigarettes and assaulting an...
FBI Offers $25,000 Reward for Capture of Suspect Samuel Ramirez Jr. in Federal Way...
The FBI has intensified its hunt for Samuel Ramirez Jr., the suspect at large in the deadly shootings of two women at Stars Bar and Grill in Federal Way, Washington, in May 2023, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. A federal warrant for arrest has been issued, charging Ramirez with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution...
Burien Police arrest suspect, seize firearm after theft at Walgreens
A convicted felon was arrested and a firearm seized after Burien deputies responded to a theft at the Burien Walgreens store and located the suspect driving away in a U-Haul, according to the Burien Police Department. Deputies were dispatched to the store after a reported larceny. When officers arrived, the...
How you can help those impacted by Washington’s historic flooding
Historic floods are forcing thousands of Washingtonians from their homes—leaving many wondering whether they’ll come back to anything salvageable when the waters recede.
Seattle is one of America’s best cities for singles in 2026
Navigating the dating pool can feel like a series of dead ends, but finding the right setting to search for “the one” might make all the difference — and single people may not need to look any further than Seattle, which was recently ranked as the fourth-best city for singles by WalletHub.
The Massive Secondhand Shop In Washington Where You’ll Find The Biggest Bargains
Nestled in Seattle’s bustling Dearborn district stands a vibrant yellow structure that serves as the ultimate playground for bargain enthusiasts and treasure seekers alike. The Seattle Goodwill on South Lane Street transcends the typical thrift store experience – it’s the grand central station of secondhand shopping,...

















