Man charged in 2015 Belltown homicide after DNA evidence brings breakthrough
SEATTLE — A 38-year-old man was charged Thursday for a 2015 homicide inside a Belltown apartment. Clay C. Fosse was charged with second-degree murder for the February 2015 death of a man in Belltown. He's currently in custody with the New Mexico Department of Corrections for 2024 convictions of aggravated battery and...
Felon with 45 warrants arrested after reckless chase near SeaTac, WA
Michael Marks, a convicted felon with 45 prior bench warrants, was arrested in the early morning of November 2nd after a high-speed pursuit near SeaTac. He was allegedly caught with meth and fentanyl following a crash and foot chase, and has been charged with DUI and attempting to elude police.
Bellevue’s growth and low crime rate are drawing more companies east
While Seattle has long been the commercial and cultural hub of Western Washington, Bellevue has quietly been outpacing its counterpart in recent years. Fortune 500 companies and tech giants are increasingly drawn to Bellevue’s clean streets, lower crime rates, and expanding transit access via the East Link Extension....
Redmond and Lynnwood shut off Flock cameras as privacy concerns rise
Redmond officials emphasized that the pause is not tied to misconduct inside the department but to address community unease surrounding the technology.
SNAP benefits and impact on pet food in WA
Nearly one million people in Washington use SNAP benefits. Many are left trying to figure out how to feed their pets.
1 killed, 2 injured following Hood Canal Bridge collision
A 39-year-old man from Allyn was killed, and two others were injured and lifeflighted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a two-vehicle collision on the Hood Canal Bridge Nov. 7, per Washington State Patrol. A 2006 Toyota Tacoma, in which the deceased was a passenger, was heading eastbound on...
Price Hike of 10-20% at QFC Following Fred Meyer’s Closure
Since the closure of several Fred Meyer stores in October, including the one in Redmond, there has been a significant increase in the prices of non-discounted items at QFC. This increase is particularly noticeable in the bakery section. For instance, a single serving dessert that cost $3.29 last month now costs...
Food Assistance Options Available for South Seattle Residents
South Seattle has several food banks and meal programs for residents experiencing food insecurity. These services are located in neighborhoods including Rainier Valley, Beacon Hill, Georgetown, SODO, and the Central District. Each food bank has its own schedule, eligibility rules, and service area. Residents should...
Seattle Fire HR Head Says She Was Fired for Calling out On-Duty Drinking, Sexism
The Seattle Fire Department’s former head of human resources has filed a $2.5 million claim against her former employer, alleging she was fired in retaliation for addressing pervasive workplace misconduct, discrimination against women and unsafe behavior. In her complaint, Sarah Lee lodged a litany of allegations...
John Braun commentary: The continuing insanity of the homelessness ’emergency’
The line about “insanity” being defined as doing the same things over and over, and expecting a different result, is sometimes attributed to Albert Einstein. An online search
