Seattle Spa Attack Costs State $5M After Inmate Escaped Work Release First
A Seattle massage therapist who was held at knifepoint inside her own Madison Valley business in 2022 has been awarded a $5 million settlement after the Washington Department of Corrections admitted it bore responsibility for the attack. The 45-year-old woman filed suit in 2025, arguing the state should have known the
Two Tukwila casinos closing Nov. 1, laying off 238 workers
Two Tukwila casinos are shutting down, meaning 238 employees will lose their jobs. Maverick Gaming filed notices with the state Monday, according to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, stating it’s closing both the Great American Casino and the Riverside Casino on Interurban Avenue S. in Tukwila. The clo
None of these West Coast day trips take 90 minutes to reach, and none...
Three real hikes within about an hour of Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco that trade the crowd for something that actually feels far from home. The post None of these West Coast day trips take 90 minutes to reach, and none of them feel like a day trip appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .
Xfinity Expands Network to More Kitsap County Residents
Comcast recently announced that it will be expanding its fiber-powered network into Kitsap County, supplying an additional nearly 2,000 homes and businesses on Kitsap Lake, Erlands Point, Harlow Drive, and Chico Way. “We’re excited to expand our fiber-powered network in Kitsap County, helping more families and local bu
Training Commission breaks down how Washington officers train for high-pressure situations
BURIEN, Wash. — Law enforcement officers have to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations. Those moments often come while they work to de-escalate, recognize signs of medical distress, and adjust as the situation unfolds. ARC Seattle co-anchor Holly Menino spoke with Jerrell Wills, Interim Executive Director of
MISSING: Have you seen ‘Tater Tot’? Male cat has been missing since Aug. 29
A neutered male tabby cat named “Tater Tot” was reported missing after last being seen on Saturday, Aug. 29 in Burien’s Seahurst neighborhood near 24th Ave SW and SW 149th Street (map below), according to an email from Amy Gulliford. “Tater Tot” is described as having:
‘I hope it survives’: Jake, Spike fear Bellevue Collection could follow Seattle’s retail collapse...
The Bellevue Collection, the 5.5 million-square-foot mixed-use complex that became the Eastside’s retail crown jewel while Seattle’s malls hollowed out, is up for sale. Kemper Development Company announced it is exploring a sale of the property after 80 years of family ownership. The company said it will select a broke
Judge orders mental health evaluation for man accused of threatening to kill governor
The man accused of threatening to kill Washington Governor Bob Ferguson was due in court Monday morning to enter a plea, but his attorney instead waived his appearance and requested a mental health evaluation. A judge granted the request. Nathaniel Foster is facing charges for allegedly making threats to kill...
Man convicted in Seattle mass shooting that killed woman, injured 7 released after 3...
SEATTLE — The man charged in connection with a deadly 2020 mass shooting in downtown Seattle has been released from custody after serving his sentence, according to a notification from Washington VINE. In a communication issued on Aug. 31, Washington VINE said it received information that Willia Tolliver had...
Critics blame Washington’s ‘imminent harm’ rule for another baby death
A 39-year-old woman charged in connection with the death of her 1-year-old son made a second court appearance Monday in King County Superior Court, as critics blame the system for allowing the death ...
