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.
County Executive-Elect Zahilay’s Layoff Proposal Shocks Some Longtime Staff
The layoffs aren’t unusual for a new executive, Zahilay’s team says—it’s just that the county hasn’t had a new leader in 16 years. King County Executive-Elect Girmay Zahilay, the first new county executive since Dow Constantine was elected in 2008, reportedly plans to lay off his predecessor’s entire executive staff,...
Businesses claim Seattle created danger during 2020 protest zone
SEATTLE (CN) — Two Seattle businesses asked the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday to revive their lawsuit accusing the city of worsening conditions inside the police-free, autonomous protest zone created during a summer of civil unrest five years ago. “The city took several actions that fueled a dangerous, unlawful...
National Guard rehearses stopping drone attacks at the World Cup
Personnel simulated battling drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field earlier this month in an exercise that put the 2026 FIFA World Cup center stage.
Positive tuberculosis case confirmed in Washington senior living facility
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Public Health – Seattle & King County is actively addressing a confirmed case of active tuberculosis (TB) linked to the Aegis Living retirement community in Issaquah. The health department is collaborating with the facility to assess the extent of potential TB exposure and is aiding...
UW Medicine doctors identify new syndrome linked to chronic cannabis use
SEATTLE — The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOC) doctors have been noticing a trend among some chronic cannabis users: stomach pain and prolonged or severe vomiting. These symptoms, which have been increasingly observed in emergency rooms, according to UWSOC, are now officially recognized as...
Lawsuit claims unsafe crossing in Seattle led to train hitting man in a wheelchair
SEATTLE — Attorneys for a man who was struck by a Link light rail train earlier this year allege issues with the crossing design and a malfunctioning alert system put him in harm's way. The crash happened in February at the intersection of South Orcas Street and Martin Luther...
Swedish to eliminate nearly 300 positions across Puget Sound area
The 296 employees represent 3.8% of Swedish’s workforce at Swedish First Hill, Cherry Hill, Issaquah and Ballard hospital campuses and Swedish Medical Group.
Terrifying Encounter with Unstable Individual on Northgate Transit
A disturbing incident occurred at Northgate early this morning, as reported by a social media user. The victim, a 5'4" AFAB (Assigned Female at Birth) individual, was allegedly assaulted by a disheveled man while getting off the 67 bus at around 7AM. The man, described as a white male with brown hair, wearing a light...
Edmonds man arrested following Internet Crimes Against Children investigation
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. Following a several-month investigation, Edmonds police on Monday arrested a 27-year-old Edmonds man on suspicion of possessing and dealing child sex abuse material and voyeurism. Edmonds Police...
