Seattle puts $14.7 million on the table to break youth gun violence trends
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Human Services Department has opened its $14.7 million request for proposals with funding dedicated to reducing gun violence in the city and youth violence. The goal of the available funding is to decrease people’s involvement in gun violence, and make schools safer for students....
Washington woman charged with murder in roommate’s ax killing
A 49-year-old Issaquah woman is accused of killing her roommate with an ax while he slept, then lighting his body on fire, according to King County prosecutors. Kimberly Feyhl, who is also known as Kimberly Seawright, was arrested Sept. 16 outside the apartment she shared with Richard Schnepf, 43, her roommate and...
4 total arrested, including 3 teens, for hate crime assault in Renton
Three teens and a 25-year-old are accused of hurling homophobic and transphobic slurs at a woman before the woman was beaten.
Seattle faces higher taxes under Harrell’s proposed budget
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget for 2026 does not include any new layoffs, but it will raise taxes. Harrell’s budget includes a new B&O tax that will be included on a ballot for voters to decide. Also incorporated is a permanent public safety sales tax, according to Seattle City Budget Office Director...
New Washington state taxes surprise, confuse business owners
BOTHELL, Wash. — Sweeping new taxes and fees are hitting Washington state, and many business owners say they were completely unaware of the changes until recently. The changes, part of a $12 billion tax and fee package signed by Gov. Ferguson in May, are being described as one of the largest revenue increases in...
Seattle’s mayor rolls out budget with big spending on housing, public safety, homelessness
SEATTLE — Seattle’s Mayor Bruce Harrell has introduced a budget that, despite facing a $150 million shortfall, he said he and his staff have found a solution that will preserve jobs. Harrell’s biggest ticket items include $349.5 million for affordable housing and $225 million towards the homelessness response....
A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime — and...
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal trial beginning in Amazon’s hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to cancel after they did so. The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon in U.S....
One person dead, another hurt in shooting in Seattle
The Seattle Police Department says one person is dead and another is hurt after a shooting Monday evening.
Issaquah police say teens staged swatting hoax to target ex-girlfriend
Detectives documented incidents of cyberbullying, the release of personal information, and false posts on social media.
Local sailor works alongside Japanese, South Korean forces in major Pacific training
A young sailor from Seattle found himself in the middle of an important international training mission this month, working alongside Japanese and South Korean naval forces in the Pacific Ocean.
