Brazen Shoplifting in WA: Woman Caught With Items Concealed
In a surprising twist of events at a store in Issaquah, a fitting room became the scene of a daring theft. You won’t believe how it unfolded.
Seattle police violated records law, judge rules in Times lawsuit
The Seattle Police Department is violating the public records law by imposing unnecessary delays on anyone who files more than one request, a King County Superior Court judge ruled Monday. Judge Sandra Widlan ruled the police department must stop the practice, which has caused yearslong waits for releasing public...
Washington’s Strangest Optical Illusions
Washington is pretty weird when it comes down to it, especially in the “mind playing tricks on you” department!
Mayor Wilson to replace head of Seattle Office of Housing
Mayor Katie Wilson is beginning her tenure with a flurry of departmental leadership changes throughout Seattle. Among the replaced department heads is Maiko Winkler-Chin, former director of the Office of Housing. Winkler-Chin gave the following statement in a press release:. It has been an honor to serve these last...
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another van dumped in greenbelt; gas theft
Two reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch tonight:. ANOTHER VAN DUMPED IN GREENBELT: Kalem reported seeing this on Sunday, and then Craig sent photos today: “Just came across this van from Food Lifeline parked on the trail to the north of the Peewee fields.”. Craig says this area...
Longtime Kitsap business honored as Pet Sitter of the Year
Leash4Lease, a locally owned and operated pet sitting business serving most of Kitsap County, has received the honor of Pet Sitter of the Year by Pet Sitters International. The award coincides with the business also celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Amy Munns started Leash4Lease in 2001 when she decided...
Storms steer back into the Pacific Northwest to boost depleted snowpack
SEATTLE — It's been a solid two weeks without rain in Seattle, and as such, a similar stretch of time without fresh snow in the mountains. What had started as a promising return to familiar winter weather in early January — enjoying a fresh blast of 2 to 4 feet of snow that helped get the chairlifts running earlier...
Bellevue’s Main Street Getting Bubble Tea, Japanese Soft Serve Shops
Japanese soft serve brand Indigo Cow and Taiwanese bubble tea chain Machi Machi are soon going to have a shared location on Bellevue’s Main Street, the Bellevue Downtown Network reported this week. A specific opening day hasn’t yet been announced. Indigo Cow previously had a Bellevue Way location...
Kent Officer Removes Teen From East Hill Home
A 16-year-old girl in crisis at a Kent East Hill home caught the attention of a patrol officer who refused to let her slip through the cracks. After learning the teen had been abused, kicked out of her family home at 14, and left to stay with adults who did not know her, the officer spent hours working to get her...
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Welcomes New 7-Eleven
7-Eleven, Inc. has opened its newest location at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The new location is conveniently located pre-security in front of baggage claim 15 and 16. This new location will bring 24/7 convenience to travelers and airport employees at one of the busiest travel hubs in the pacific...
