Kirkland Cops Bust Suspected Kingpin in $500K Puget Sound Perfume Heists
Kirkland police say detectives have hauled in a suspect they believe was running a months-long regional organized retail theft operation that cleaned out hundreds of thousands of dollars in perfume and other merchandise. The arrest followed a search warrant at a Kent residence and the discovery of a large stash of prod
WDFW: Oregon man illegally caught, wrestled sharks in Pierce County
An Oregon man faces ten counts after allegedly catching and wrestling legally protected sharks in Pierce County.
WA city with the highest sales tax faces budget deficit
A growing number of cities in our state are facing budget deficits.
Lake City man disappears, leaving apt door unlocked and cats inside
David Rose published a story about a well-known and well-liked Lake City man who was last seen leaving his apartment building at 5:45pm on July 6, 2026. Diangelo McKinney is described as 6 feet tall and about 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a yellow t-shirt with the word “Chelsea” on it and white slippers with smi
Delivery driver says she lost ‘everything’ after thief steals her SUV
SEATTLE — A Seattle delivery driver says a split-second decision during a routine stop cost her everything. Lindsey Medema, a third-party delivery contractor for Amazon, is now without a vehicle — and without a job — after her SUV was stolen in Columbia City early July 19.
Seattle Seniors Launch Popular Supper Club in Bellevue
In the Pacific Northwest where retirement often brings unexpected quiet a circle of neighbors decided to reclaim their evenings through food and dialogue. What started as informal invitations soon evolved into the Bellevue Senior Supper Club an event that now draws participants from across the eastside and has earned a
Seattle Now & Then: Hoax Encounters, 1948
And in Pacific NW Magazine of the printed Times on July 26, 2026. Seattle family witnesses – and believes – a hoax encounter of the 1948 kind. On a midsummer evening in 1948, the Rev. Lewis Randal drove north with his family along Highway 99 after Sunday church.
Washington’s Next Baby Name Craze? Social Media Can’t Stop Talking About ‘Jimothy’
Noah held the top baby name spot for years. Then a raccoon from Ballard showed up with short spine syndrome and completely reshuffled the list.
UW report says Washington driver data was used in 58 immigration arrests
A University of Washington report says federal immigration agents have continued accessing Washington driver records through a law enforcement database despite state restrictions. Researchers say they confirmed 58 immigration arrests tied to those database searches, while state officials say they are reviewing ways to
King County dive unit member opens up about the emotional toll of drowning recoveries
SAMMAMISH, Wash. — On sunny summer days, Lake Sammamish fills with swimmers, paddleboarders and families looking to cool off. For Detective Matthew Martin, those same crowds can be deceiving. Martin is one of the divers who responds when someone goes missing underwater in King County, as part of the King County Sheriff

















