Kent Snags First-In-State Nod To Lock In Police Tax And Chase $100 Million Grant...
Kent has become the first jurisdiction in Washington to clear the bar set by HB 2015, officially locking in a councilmanic 0.1% public‑safety sales tax and opening the door to a slice of a new $100 million state grant pool. City leaders say the green light will help the police department add officers and support...
BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: I Luv Teriyaki reopens, sells out
If you were hoping to get to I Luv Teriyaki just off the 1st Avenue South Bridge on their first day back open – you’re out of luck if you didn’t go early. A reader texted us that there was a line around the block on midday; we got over a bit later and discovered they were sold out!
Man dies after stabbing in Covington, deputies arrest suspect nearby
KING COUNTY, Wash. — A man was fatally stabbed Sunday afternoon in Covington, and a suspect was taken into custody nearby, the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said. At about 3 p.m., King County Sheriff’s Office communications received a report of a disturbance at 19300 SE 267th St., the Timberline Clubhouse,...
Grandfather of 10 died after stem cell injection mistake caused ‘catastrophic’ bleeding and brain...
A Washington state jury awarded $24 million to the family of a man who died due to stem cell treatment negligence after seeing a Seattle clinic's "deceptive" claims online that it could treat his ALS. The post Grandfather of 10 died after stem cell injection mistake caused 'catastrophic' bleeding and brain...
South Seattle Blaze Creeps Through Walls, Keeps Fire Crews Digging In
Early Sunday, Seattle firefighters rushed to a building fire in the 5300 block of 1st Avenue South after flames worked their way into wall spaces on both the first and second floors. Crews knocked down burning material on the exterior, then sent teams inside to open up the structure and reach the seat of the fire,...
Massive former Sears site in Washington state is on the market
A real estate spinoff from former retail giant Sears is pushing to sell off one of its remaining properties, which happens to be in Washington state. Last year, The News Tribune wrote about the former Sears site at Overlake Plaza property in Redmond , formerly home to a Sears store, which closed in 2018. Demolition...
Renton’s Got a New Island Food Spot
Everett's Enseamada has officially opened a sister business, Makai Island Co., in Renton. The popular Filipino bakery and eatery is named after the traditional Filipino treat Ensaymada, a sweet brioche bread topped with icing or powdered sugar. The café also serves other treats like ube-frosted waffles and halo-halo,...
Juvenile detained three times in one night at Tukwila retail location
A juvenile was detained three times in one evening after repeatedly returning to the scene of a disturbance at a Tukwila retail location, according to the Tukwila Police Department. Officers responded to a report of approximately six males damaging property at the business. When officers arrived, they detained an...
Upper Alki On Edge After Doorstep Coyote Caught On Camera
A neighbor in Upper Alki says a coyote sauntered right up Halleck in front of their house, and they have the video to prove it. The clip, shared with a neighborhood news site, came with a chilling detail from the resident: they had taken their dog outside just minutes earlier. In the short footage, a cat is seen...
How This Unique Burger Joint Won Hearts in Tacoma, WA
Deep in the heart of Tacoma, Washington, a Korean-American fusion burger joint has been flipping the script on what a burger can be — and locals simply can’t get enough. 🔥. Burger Seoul was born from one man’s bold vision to fuse the bold, vibrant flavors of Korean...
