Suspects arrested after police chase through Bothell construction site
Bothell Police Department says that the chase that happened on Oct. 2 reached speeds of around 80 mph at some points.
A month since Seattle hiker was reported missing in Southern California
SEATTLE — It has been one month since a Seattle man was reported missing while on a hiking trip in Southern California. Billy Pierson went hiking with a friend in early August, but after that, the two went their separate ways and Pierson has not been seen since. Pierson's...
Can Seattle’s next mayor bring down the cost of rent — or pizza?
In the Seattle mayoral race, many voters are focused on the cost of living in an ever-more-expensive city. They’re pressing the candidates on who can build more housing and make the city more affordable.
Auburn man arrested in I-5 drive-by shooting near Seattle Convention Center, WSP says
That work led investigators to identify a suspect who was also linked to a Seattle Police Department case that occurred only minutes before the freeway shooting.
Armed Seattle Man Allegedly ‘Forced’ His Way Into High School, Threatened Boy With Gun
A Washington man is facing charges for allegedly “forcing” his way into a high school and threatening a teenager with a gun, police said. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a disorderly man trying to enter the high school on the 1700 block of East […]
Washington State To Raise Minimum Wage To $17.13 Per Hour In 2026
Starting January 1, Washington’s minimum wage will increase by 2.8% to $17.13 per hour, as announced by the state Department of Labor and Industries on Tuesday. This new rate surpasses the current national leader of $16.66 per hour, with California and certain areas of New York not far behind at $16.50. In contrast,...
Mayor Harrell signs order to block federal troop deployment in Seattle
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed two executive orders to prepare the city for a potential deployment of federal troops. Although there is no indication that such a deployment is imminent.
Washington’s Homeless Crisis: Is There Any Hope Left?
It’s no surprise that the homeless population is increasing everywhere. There are fingers pointing blame in every direction, and in many ways, all of them are correct.
The tree in Vashon Island, Washington, that embraced an old bike by growing over...
This is an interesting story associated with Vashon Island, Washington. There are at least two variations to the story. One appears to be true, and the other sounds more like a legend. There's really a bicycle in a tree.
Bremerton family forced to leave subsidized housing, faces homelessness
BREMERTON, Wash. — Brittinaè Pangelinan thought she had finally found stability. After years of searching and more than a year on a waitlist, she and her three children moved into a Section 8 apartment in Bremerton this summer. Thirty-nine days later, everything fell apart. "There was a big...
