October house fire leaves resident virtually destitute
On October 18, 2025, Robert lost everything in a devastating house fire at his home in Shoreline. (See previous story). He was the only one home at the time, along with his beloved pets—Rocky and Adrian, his two turtles, and Beanie the Bunny. As the fire spread, Robert’s hair...
Man charged after $240K damage to Chihuly Garden and Glass sculptures
A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly causing more than $240,000 in damage at Seattle’s Chihuly Garden and Glass. Police say he smashed multiple glass sculptures and threw shards at security guards before being taken into custody.
$35 million fraud: Mercer Island CFO gets 2 years for funneling funds into crypto...
SEATTLE — A Mercer Island man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding his former employer of about $35 million and funneling the money into risky cryptocurrency investments tied to his side business. Nevin Shetty, 42, was convicted in November 2025 on four counts of wire...
Man found not guilty by reason of insanity in killing of pregnant Seattle woman,...
Cordell Goosby was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2023 shooting death of pregnant Seattle woman Eina Kwon, which subsequently killed her unborn child.
West Seattle restaurant responds to backlash over owner’s background
SEATTLE — A West Seattle restaurant is speaking out after facing online backlash that staff say is tied to the owner’s background, not anything the business has said or done. Employees at Falafel Salam say criticism began late last year and has since escalated online, with people making...
Seattle mayor pumps the brakes on the city’s AI chatbot adoption
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is straying from her predecessor’s artificial intelligence ambitions and pausing the citywide rollout of Microsoft’s AI Copilot chatbot for city employees. Former Mayor Bruce Harrell was bullish on AI. Last year, he announced an ambitious new AI plan to implement the technology in a...
📋 Multiple Administrative Jobs Now Hiring in Kitsap County
Kitsap County’s office scene is buzzing this month with new openings across healthcare, government, and small business settings. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead a team, there’s something here for every level of experience.
ICE and Border Protection Awarded Seattle’s Surveillance Camera Operator $126 Million in Contracts
Mayor Katie Wilson announced an expansion of Seattle’s CCTV surveillance network Thursday, telling a closed press conference of Seattle journalists she had little choice but to hire U.S. Department of Homeland Security contractor Axon to provide the system. Axon, a multi-billion dollar weapons manufacturer, has been...
Podcast: Seattle Early Learning Initiative Expands With 100 Additional Preschool Spots
The City of Seattle is enhancing early learning opportunities by expanding the Seattle Preschool Program to include approximately 2,600 seats citywide, with an additional 100 seats funded through the Family Education Preschool and PromiseLevy. This initiative, free for most families, seeks to deliver high-quality...
Alley Gunfire Jolts High Point, Leaves West Seattle Shaken
Early Saturday in West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood, a burst of reported gunfire sent residents scrambling to dial 911. Multiple callers told dispatchers they heard shots in an alley, and officers soon found shell casings scattered between 34th and 35th avenues, just north of SW Morgan Street. No injuries were...

















