Accused of harassing fiancée, King County Assessor calls resignation push ‘well-orchestrated’ collusion
King County Assessor John Wilson is pushing back against renewed calls from several public figures urging him to resign as he campaigns for King County Executive. Past accusations of stalking and harassing his former fiancée, Lee Keller, have resurfaced, spurring the calls for his dismissal as assessor. King County...
Domestic violence shooting suspect dead after hours-long standoff with police
A suspect was found dead inside a home following an hours-long standoff with Seattle Police.
Study determines Washington has the highest Uber prices in the country
You might want to consider public transit next time you’re heading somewhere without a car. According to a study published in May by online lender NetCredit , Uber rides cost more in Washington than any other state. Uber prices in WA higher than any state NetCredit’s staff checked the price of a 30-minute Uber ride...
Barking Comeback: Sea Lions reflect resilience of Puget Sound ecosystem
Over the last several springs, the barking of California and Steller sea lions echoes across Shilshole Bay, as the massive marine mammals haul out onto docks and breakwaters, much to the delight—or dismay—of onlookers.
BIZNOTE: Here’s the rest of the West Seattle drugstore-change picture
Though Rite Aid still is not officially commenting on store-by-store plans in the wake of its latest bankruptcy, info is becoming available at/from local stores. Back on Tuesday, with the help of reader tips, we reported on notices now posted at two affected stores that say they’re converting to CVS – the California...
Around the Sound: Paranormal Cirque II
Halloween may be over 100 days away, but one travelling show is proving that it’s never too early to get a little spooky.
Federal Way renames Alderbrook Park ahead of this year’s Juneteenth National Holiday
Alderbrook Park in Federal Way has officially been renamed to Conna Park to coincide with this year’s observance of the Juneteenth National Holiday. The park’s renaming comes more than 150 years after John Conna broke free from slavery in Texas and traveled to the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Mary Conna,...
Seattle joins lawsuit over frozen anti-terror funds ahead of FIFA 2026
(The Center Square) – Seattle has joined a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over stalled counterterrorism funding that City Attorney Ann Davison says is essential for protecting FIFA World Cup fans in 2026. The funding in question comes from the DHS's Securing the Cities counterterrorism program,...
Police: One arrest after man busts into Pike/Pine cafe with scooter, sets fire
Police and firefighters were called to the area around E Pike and Broadway overnight after a series of small arson fires including one reported to have been set inside a cafe in the area after a break-in. SPD says it took one man into custody in the string of destruction...
Westbound I-90 reopens at SR 18 after deadly crash and confrontation, driver arrested
Westbound lanes of Interstate 90 were fully closed at State Route 18 Thursday afternoon because of a deadly crash, according to Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers.