Kent Police bust eight in Safeway shoplifting sting
Kent Police arrested five men and three women during a recent shoplifting sting at Safeway, 20830 108th Ave. SE, in the Panther Lake area. The Kent Police Crime Reduction Unit coordinated with Safeway Loss Prevention officers during a shoplifting emphasis earlier this month, according to a March 18 Kent Police...
Deputies investigate family stabbing in North Bend, 1 arrested for attempted homicide
NORTH BEND, Wash. — Two family members were injured in a stabbing during a family disturbance in North Bend on Tuesday, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded March 17 to reports of a stabbing in the 42000 block of 173rd Place in North Bend. The...
King County to weigh 0.1% sales tax hike for roads as transportation funding crisis...
SEATTLE — King County is at a crossroads over a dire crisis in transportation funding, and an increased sales tax is one solution under consideration. The county’s Road Services Division needs about $200 million each year for maintenance and safety improvements, but has only a fraction of that amount on hand.
Fake Cops Are Shaking Down King County Residents By Phone, Officials Warn
Scammers are turning into armchair cops in King County, and it is costing residents real money. Local officials say crooks are posing as sheriff’s deputies and court staff over the phone and by text, leaning on fake authority and legal jargon to scare people into paying up on the spot. Victims have been talked into...
High-Drama Rescue Operation Brings Greenwood Avenue To A Standstill
Seattle’s normally busy Greenwood Avenue North came to an abrupt halt Wednesday when fire crews rushed to what officials called a “rescue extrication” in the 8000 block, briefly blocking lanes and slowing traffic across the north-central neighborhood. The Seattle Fire Department urged people to steer clear of...
Body washes ashore near Salmon Bay in Ballard
Seattle Fire got the call around 4:33 p.m. to 4531 Shilshole Ave. NW, which is off the shore of Salmon Bay, near 15th Ave NW.
Western Washington burger chain faces class-action lawsuit alleging unpaid wages, missed breaks
SEATTLE — A popular western Washington burger chain is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the company failed to pay overtime to employees working more than 40 hours, did not provide rest and meal breaks in accordance with Washington state law and failed to pay due wages. In a Feb....
Morning Commute Meltdown As SR 99 Tunnel Slams Shut Under Downtown Seattle
The Wednesday morning commute through downtown Seattle went sideways in a hurry as the SR 99 tunnel was suddenly closed in both directions for emergency maintenance. Crews moved in quickly to seal off the roughly two-mile underground route so technicians could inspect and address an immediate problem, and officials...
King County Metro bus collides with 7 vehicles along 5 blocks
A King County Metro bus collided with seven vehicles along five blocks in Seattle Wednesday morning. The bus driver had a medical emergency, the Seattle Police Department told KIRO Newsradio. The incident started near 80th Street and Greenwood Avenue North, where the bus careened downhill, hitting vehicle after...
Woman detained on UW’s Greek Row identified as subject of federal warrant, officials say
SEATTLE — A woman taken into custody near the University District was detained on a federal warrant, not for immigration enforcement, according to statements from city and university officials. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said her office has been closely monitoring the situation after reports circulated about a woman...
