Violent weekend across Puget Sound leaves two dead, several injured
A violent weekend across the Puget Sound region left one person dead and several others wounded in a string of shootings and stabbings stretching from Mount Vernon to South Seattle.
Snohomish County man sentenced to 13 years for $750K sneaker and jewelry theft spree
Snyder’s crimes involved breaking into several Puget Sound retailers, including stores at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, and South Hill Mall in Puyallup.
Suspects chased into Seattle after smash-and-grab at Lynnwood cannabis shop
The suspects in a cannabis shop burglary led officers and deputies on a multi-car pursuit from Lynnwood into Seattle early this morning.
Man accidentally shoots himself in the leg in Seattle while test-firing gun
A man’s attempt to test-fire his gun apparently backfired Sunday evening.
Washington Employers: Prepare for Hiring Practice Shifts as New Background Check Requirements Take Effect...
Takeaways The amended Washington Fair Chance Act prohibits employers from requesting an individual’s criminal background information before a conditional offer of employment is made. All employers are covered by the new law, and the new requirements are effective beginning 07.01.26 and 01.01.27, depending on the size...
Fremont Residents Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire on Ashworth Ave N
On October 23, 2025, a two-alarm fire occurred in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The fire started with an RV in the driveway of a home on the 3800 block of Ashworth Ave. N. It then spread to the house. Seattle Fire Department units responded, with Engine 9 arriving first. Battalion 6 upgraded the response to a...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘DESC is not a positive addition to Burien’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media or its staff.]. DESC in Burien is a drug den. Essentially, it is just a...
Gary Sinise Foundation, Amazon donate $100K in grants to Seattle-Area Firefighters
Seattle-area first responders received more than $100,000 in new equipment grants from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Amazon ahead of National First Responders Day on Tuesday.
Cautionary Tale: A Disturbing Encounter on the Light Rail
A passenger on a Seattle light rail shared a harrowing experience on social media, urging fellow commuters to stay vigilant and aware of their surroundings. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 24, when the passenger boarded the light rail at around 8am to head downtown for work. The passenger described a man...
Controversial View: Seattle’s Traffic Issues Won’t Be Solved by Light Rail – An Underground...
Seattle's traffic situation has been a growing concern, with congestion worsening each year despite the introduction of more light rail lines. Some residents believe that the light rail system is not the solution to the city's traffic woes. They argue that a heavy rail metro system, similar to those in cities like...
