Kent mayor calls out Kroger for citing crime as reason for store closures
Fred Meyer has announced the closure of multiple stores across Western Washington in October, which has been met with complaints of creating possible food deserts and taking jobs from local communities.
Seattle permits Gas Works Park worship concert after Cal Anderson clashes, arrests
SEATTLE — Seattle has issued a permit for a religious concert at Gas Works Park later this month, despite concerns tied to past unrest at similar events. The Aug. 30 concert is hosted by worship leader Sean Feucht and “Let Us Worship, Revive in 2025.” Organizers also plan a “Jesus march” and outreach at Cal Anderson...
13-year-old found asleep with plush dog after Kitsap Fairgrounds vandalism
When deputies arrived, they said they found the boy nearby at a playground, asleep and holding a plush toy dog.
Fred Meyer announces two store closings in Lake City and Redmond
Fred Meyer announced that two more stores will be added to their list of closures in the next couple of months.
Retired KCSO detective who survived eviction shooting dies in Montana boating incident
SEATTLE — A retired King County detective, who survived being shot in the line of duty while serving an eviction notice in 2023, died in Montana after a boating incident on Saturday. The body of 67-year-old David Easterly from Mill Creek, Washington, was recovered from Montana's Flathead Lake on...
WA’s Tacoma Humane helping more than 50 animals seized from South Prairie property
Tacoma, wash. - Fifty-five neglected animals were rescued from a property near Buckley and South Prairie area, some with serious injuries. Now, some of them are finding a temporary home at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office says the case is unique because...
Iconic 24/7 diner & dive bar nears its 100th year of serving locals and...
Tucked into the heart of Belltown, The 5 Point Café is the kind of place that has earned its reputation not by polishing its edges, but by embracing them. Since opening its doors in 1929, this notorious dive bar and diner has been called many things—“the best dive bar in the world,” “Seattle’s most iconic...
Seattle rock pioneer Michael Fisher, founding member of Heart, passes away
Michael Fisher, founding member and guitarist of Seattle rock band Heart, has passed away. Michael’s brother, Roger, confirmed his passing on social media Tuesday. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that our family has experienced the loss of the incredible spirit Michael Fisher was to all of us,” Roger wrote...
Remembering slain Seattle dog walker Ruth Dalton 1 year later
Wednesday marks one year since beloved dog walker Ruth Dalton was killed in a violent carjacking in Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood.
Cyclist sues Seattle over dangerous Ballard Bridge tracks after crash leaves lasting scars
SEATTLE — Emily Robinson, a former Seattle resident and avid cyclist, is suing the city of Seattle and the Ballard Terminal Railroad Company, claiming negligence led to a bike crash that left her with lasting physical and emotional scars. Robinson said the city was aware of the dangers posed...