Police stop stolen car filled with drugs in South Seattle
The Seattle Police Department says that officers arrested two people who were driving a stolen car in SODO on Saturday.
‘My vote has changed’: Ursula ‘disgusted’ by King County parks audit findings
A recent audit revealed serious oversight failures in King County Parks and Recreation Division’s grants program, which has grown to over $100 million in public funding, Seattle Red reported. KIRO host Ursula Reutin remarked that as a voter, she was “disgusted” and wouldn’t be voting yes on future taxes...
T-Mobile to lay off hundreds of WA employees across the state
SEATTLE - T-Mobile has announced they will soon lay off hundreds of Washington employees in Bellevue, Bothell, Woodinville, and more cities across the state. The positions eliminated include both remote and in-person roles. The Washington Employment Security Department reports that the company sent a notice to them...
What would you do if your neighbor built THIS to block your view forever?
This is Seattle’s famous "Spite House." It’s not just a weird building; it’s a 100-year-old middle finger in architectural form. A century ago, a neighbor insulted a landowner, so he built this sliver of a house just to block their sunlight.
Vigil held for 2 teens killed near Rainier Beach High School
SEATTLE — Family and friends gathered in Rainier Beach Saturday to honor two teenagers killed in a shooting Friday afternoon. The teen victims have not been officially identified by police, their schools, or the King County Medical Examiner's Office, but several posts online have been made in tribute to the two young...
Seattle man convicted in King County carjacking spree that began in Kent, included shooting...
A 25-year-old Seattle man has been convicted in federal court for a series of armed carjackings across King County that began in Kent and included shooting one victim to steal his vehicle, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington. A jury on Thursday, Jan....
CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle firefighter Patrick Dunn celebrates retirement
Earlier this week, while monitoring SFD radio calls, we heard the dispatcher make a short announcement about a firefighter’s impending retirement, with well-wishes for the firefighter, Patrick Dunn, described as most recently serving on Ladder 13, the fire truck based at Station 37 in Sunrise Heights. This morning,...
Seattle Renters’ Commission Seeks New Members to Shape Housing Policy
Attention all renters in Seattle: if you're looking to have a direct influence on the policies that affect your living situation, it's time to consider joining the Seattle Renters’ Commission (SRC). The city is on the hunt for community members to take on three available spots within the commission, as reported by...
11 Washington Food Trucks That Would Fix Your Hometown’s Lunch Problem
At some point in Washington, I realized lunch didn’t need saving. It already had heroes. They didn’t wear capes or have origin movies, but they did roll in on four wheels and show up exactly when hunger hit hardest. I watched office workers, students, and very serious adults light up like extras in a Marvel cameo the...
Measles cases spike nationwide as Washington reports new potential exposures
At least 588 measles cases were reported nationwide in January as Washington health officials monitor growing local activity, including an outbreak in Snohomish County and a new King County case tied to possible public exposure.
