King County Tops Washington in Homelessness Rates
It’s no surprise that the homeless population is increasing everywhere. There are fingers pointing blame in every direction, and in many ways, all of them are correct.
Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting on 34th Avenue South; One Resident Injured
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that injured a 51-year-old man early this morning in the 3600 block of 34th Avenue South. Officers responded at 2:53 a.m. and found the man with a gunshot wound to his leg. They gave medical aid before Seattle Fire Department medics took him to Harborview Medical Center. He...
Sara Nelson Said She “Chuckled” At Opposition to Police Surveillance, Burien City Manager Files...
1.During a debate sponsored by the Urban Community Councils of Seattle Thursday evening, City Councilmember Sara Nelson casually said she and Councilmember Debora Juarez had laughed at people who showed up at council meetings to oppose the expansion of police surveillance cameras around the city. As we reported at...
Armed robbery suspects arrested after hours-long SWAT standoff in downtown Seattle
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says two men were arrested for an alleged armed robbery at an apartment near Westlake Center on Friday night.
Seattle Police Respond to Gunfire, Warning Shot, and Retail Theft Arrests on October 25
On October 25, 2025, Seattle police responded to several incidents in the city. Early in the morning, officers investigated reports of gunfire near 29th Avenue SW and SW Cloverdale Street. They found four shell casings. No injuries or property damage were reported. A white hatchback was seen leaving the area. The Gun...
Why A Tiny Town Outshines Seattle For Millionaire Status
Ever wonder where the wealthier families in Washington are settling down? Some neighborhoods have become hotspots, reflecting more than just high property values.
Fire damages historic ‘blue house’ at Dottie Harper Park in Burien
A fire early Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2025 heavily damaged the historic “blue house” located at Dottie Harper Park in Burien. Multiple fire crews were dispatched to the park at […] The post Fire damages historic ‘blue house’ at Dottie Harper Park in Burien appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog .
One dead after being ejected from car in Tukwila crash, struck by hit-and-run driver,...
The Washington State Patrol WSP is looking for a hit-and-run suspect after a fatal crash in Tukwila on Friday night.
Microsoft and Amazon Hold a ‘Moral Obligation’ to Contribute Back to Seattle
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has recently called upon the city's tech giants, Microsoft and Amazon, to reinvest in the community. This comes as the two companies continue to be significant contributors to the local economy, particularly in the tech real estate market.
Major power outages leave thousands of customers without power
Tacoma Public Utilities says that 87 power outages affect customers in and around Tacoma on Saturday night.
