WA Mexican restaurant coalition demands crackdown on illegal taco stands
SEATTLE — The Washington State Mexican Restaurant Fair Play Coalition, representing over 200 licensed Mexican restaurants, is urging city and state officials to take immediate action against illegal "pop-up" taco tents and stands operating across the state. Coalition Chair Josiah Gaytán emphasized the threat these...
19-year-old in Kitsap County accused of DUI and driving with a suspended license
Deputies said that the 19-year-old driver had an open container, a stolen handgun and was driving on a suspended license when he was pulled over.
Seattle mayor claims 70% of city’s homeless come from outside Seattle
During a mayoral debate, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stated that roughly 70% of the homeless population in Seattle did not originate from the region. “We have to also remember that homelessness in this country has gone up 18%. We have nearly a million people in this country. Homelessness in the state has gone up....
Longstanding Walmart store to close, impacting hundreds of employees
Walmart will shutter one of its longstanding stores in Federal Way, Washington, at the end of this month, affecting approximately 250 employees. According to an employment notice filed with the state, the store is slated to officially close on Oct. 31. Located at 1900 S. 314th St., the store offers...
Starbucks to layoff hundreds of WA employees
SEATTLE - The Starbucks workforce will be cut by nearly 400 as a series of closures across Washington are slated for this December. The move comes as new CEO Niccol continues to shake up the company to reverse a post-pandemic slump. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) was submitted...
Seattle’s Criminalization of Drug Possession Fails
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7 Underrated Steakhouses In Washington That Will Blow Your Mind
Looking for amazing steakhouses in Washington that most people don’t know about?. These 7 hidden gems offer perfect steaks and unforgettable dining experiences!. 1. Spencer’s For Steaks and Chops (Seattle) You might drive right past this place without giving it a second thought. That would be your loss,...
One killed, one critical after motorcycle crash near Maple Valley
One person was killed and another is in critical condition following a motorcycle crash near Maple Valley overnight.
Washington Man Allegedly Rammed Family’s Van With Children Inside In Road Rage Incident
A Washington man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly ramming his SUV into a familys van with two children inside in a road rage incident, causing the vehicle to catch fire on Saturday evening. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. Saturday to a reported collision...
Deadly train-pedestrian crash in Kent blocks multiple railroad crossings for investigation
KENT, Wash. — Several railroad crossings are currently blocked in Kent after a deadly train-pedestrian crash on Tuesday, Kent police said. The crash scene is near 1st Avenue South and E Willis Street (SR 516), according to Puget Sound Fire, who, along with Kent police, are responding to the crash.
