Overseas scammers posing as King County officials steal millions from elderly victims
SEATTLE — King County investigators say over the last nine months they have seen a big jump in brazen scammers pretending to be King County deputies, prosecutors, and even judges. The investigators said the scammers are targeting older people and those who don’t understand English well. “A lot...
Oso landslide remembered 12 years after deadliest disaster in US history
Communities across Washington are remembering the 43 people killed in the 2014 Oso landslide, the deadliest in U.S. history. A memorial now honors the victims, survivors and first responders who helped the community recover.
Trumark Homes Enters Pacific Northwest Market, Acquires JK Monarch
Trumark Homes, a Western U.S. homebuilder, announced that it is expanding into the Pacific Northwest with the acquisition of Washington-based homebuilder JK Monarch. “We have targeted expansion into the Pacific Northwest for years, and with this acquisition of JK Monarch, we can capitalize on the strength of this...
Shoreline to discuss removing race- and development-restrictive covenants from City property
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. The Shoreline City Council has called for a public hearing at its March 30 meeting, as residents and a local real estate agent want to remove a pair of decades-old restrictive covenants from a set of...
Seattle business out $10K after burglary, owner blames SPD alarm policy
SEATTLE - A Ballard business owner is out thousands of dollars after someone forced their way inside. The owner said she feels little support from the city or police. FOX 13 Seattle talked with her about the issues she said allowed a burglar to spend more than an hour taking whatever they wanted.
Man dies after shooting south of Seattle
A man died after being shot near South 129th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way South on Saturday, according to the King County sheriff's office. Sheriff's deputies responded to a call for a person down at the intersection in the Bryn Mawr-Skyway area just before 10:30 a.m., Sgt. Derek Jones said in an email. They...
Sound Transit Weaponizes Eminent Domain Against Federal Way Church
The term, “eminent domain,” when invoked by government, infers a sense of nobility, honorability, and indicates an exercise for the public’s common good. In many cases, the use of eminent domain can be beneficial to a community in need but should only be utilized when no other alternatives exist. Sadly, more often...
Renton teen charged with two murders in Rainier Beach shooting of students
SEATTLE — A 16-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with a double homicide in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood that left two high school students dead, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors charged the teen from Renton with two counts of first-degree murder, each...
“Mom, What Were You Like In The 90s?” — These Nostalgic Seattle Photos Show...
The internet is currently obsessed with one question: “Mom, what were you like in the 90s?” And in Seattle, the answer looks a little different. Long before glass towers and rapid growth reshaped the city, Seattle in the 90s felt more laid-back, a little rough around the edges, and full of everyday moments locals...
October house fire leaves resident virtually destitute
On October 18, 2025, Robert lost everything in a devastating house fire at his home in Shoreline. (See previous story). He was the only one home at the time, along with his beloved pets—Rocky and Adrian, his two turtles, and Beanie the Bunny. As the fire spread, Robert’s hair...

















