No cops at Garfield High. Seattle School Board rejects plan to revive resource officer...
Garfield High School will not get an armed on-campus Seattle police officer this year after all.
Banishment Orders and Mandatory Addiction Assessments Haven’t Helped Drug Users, Court Records Show
Since the city reinstated an old law allowing judges to banish people from certain areas if they’re accused of violating Seattle’s drug laws, two people have been arrested and jailed for violating Stay Out of Drug Area orders. The first case involved a woman who was originally arrested in Westlake Park in downtown...
Remember That Time Seattle Cops Fought A Samurai
In 1997, an 11-hour stand-off in the heart of Seattle brought the city to a standstill.
‘No Kings II’ rally set for Edmonds City Park Oct. 18
Will you chip in to support our nonproft newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. Following a rally that drew an estimated 4,500 people to Edmonds in June, the South Snohomish County Indivisible group is hosting a “No Kings II” Rally from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Edmonds City...
WA reaches agreement on clergy abuse reporting law, awaiting court approval
SEATTLE - Months of legal battles may have an end in sight as Washington state agrees to new stipulations in a clergy abuse reporting bill signed into law back in May. The bill was previously blocked by a federal court due to concerns over religious freedom. Now, an agreement should settle the disputes.
Mental health eval ordered for suspected WA USPS shooter
Blake Kuhlman, an Amazon delivery driver, is charged with first-degree assault for allegedly shooting USPS worker Anthony Santoro in the face in Everett, risking Santoro's vision and eye. Kuhlman's attorney requested a mental health evaluation before proceeding with arraignment, citing concerns about Kuhlman's...
12 All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffets In Washington Locals Trust
Washington’s waterlines shape the table here, and seafood feels less like a luxury than a local habit. Drive the coast or drift inland and you’ll find buffets that celebrate it differently, some inside casinos where crab legs stack high and steady, others in Japanese halls where sushi rolls keep sliding onto trays.
Despite concerns, Seattle City Council moving forward on public safety sales tax
SEATTLE, WA – Despite concerns about the impact of the proposed tax, the Seattle City Council is poised to approve a 0.1% public safety sales tax next week, even as city leaders brace for a projected revenue
Pro-Wilson PAC comes out swinging for Harrell
The PAC backing challenger Katie Wilson’s bid for Seattle mayor dropped a spicy attack on incumbent Bruce Harrell this week. Katie Wilson for an Affordable Seattle spent $60,000 sending 86,218 copies of this mailer:
Starbucks layoffs in Seattle and Kent total 974
Starbucks is laying off 974 employees in Seattle and Kent, according to Washington’s Employment Security Department.
