Investigation continues in Kent Police fatal shooting of man
An investigation into the fatal shooting of a Kent man by a Kent Police officer in 2024 has been forwarded to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for final review and determination of charges, if any. The Valley Independent Investigative Team completed its investigation into the officer-involved shooting of...
Canadian Furniture Brand to Open in The Bellevue Collection
The Bellevue Collection will be home to Article’s first U.S. store, which is scheduled to open in October, according to the Downtown Bellevue Network. Article is a Vancouver, B.C.-based direct-to-consumer furniture brand. “We built Article as a digital-first brand, and physical retail is a natural extension of that,” Aamir...
King County man sentenced for stealing more than $500,000 from grandmother with dementia
KING COUNTY, Wash. — A Washington man has been sentenced after he was convicted of multiple theft charges after prosecutors said he stole more than $500,000 from his elderly grandmother, exploiting her cognitive decline over a period of years. Forrest Wayne Strong, 33, was found guilty March 17 of...
Rooster Laws in Washington: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash Washington is a state of sharp contrasts when it comes to rooster ownership. Drive thirty minutes east of Seattle into rural King County and you may hear competing rooster crows from neighboring properties. Stay inside Seattle city limits and keeping a rooster is flatly prohibited. That...
Seattle theatre reeling after copper wire thieves destroy AC
A Seattle community theatre is reeling after two AC units were mangled and stripped for copper wire, causing thousands of dollars in damages.
You Could Easily Get Lost In This Enormous 2-Story Antique Shop In Washington
If you’ve ever wondered where all the cool stuff from the past goes to retire, the answer is probably sitting on a shelf somewhere in Port Orchard. Olde Central Antique Mall is a two-story labyrinth of vintage treasures that turns casual browsers into dedicated treasure hunters within minutes of arrival.
Investigation points to ‘glaring conflict of interest’ in King County department
Last year, the King County Auditor's Office released a damning report about lax financial oversight at the Department of Community and Human Services. It found potential fraud and numerous improper payments to contractors for four youth programs.
Roads closed in Renton after 27-year-old found lying in roadway
A 27-year-old was found lying in the street just after 12 a.m. Wednesday in Renton, local police confirmed. After receiving a 911 call, officers with the Renton Police Department arrived at the intersection of Rainier Avenue S. and S.W. Victoria Street, finding the victim lying in the roadway. “Medics were...
King County Council moves to dissolve KCRHA, add oversight watchdog
King County is moving to dismantle the King County Regional Homelessness Authority following audits that revealed $13 million in unaccounted funds and a $38 million deficit. A new independent Inspector General’s office is being fast-tracked to investigate fraud and recover misspent money, specifically addressing $813,000 allegedly funneled to a county manager's family.
Renton police investigate early morning shooting on Rainier Ave South
RENTON, Wash. — The Renton Police Department is investigating a shooting after officers responded to a 911 call just after midnight on Wednesday. Police said officers arrived and found a 27-year-old man lying in the roadway near the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and Southwest Victoria Street. Medics responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital.
