Microsoft Build says goodbye to Seattle — drugs, crime, and homelessness allegedly to blame
Microsoft Build won’t return to Seattle in 2026. An alleged internal email cites drugs, homelessness, and safety concerns as reasons for the change.
Wallingford fire now being investigated as arson-related homicide
A 72-year-old woman was pulled from a house fire in Wallingford last week, and succumbed to her injuries. Now, police are investigating her death as an “arson-related homicide.”
Felony investigation prompts SWAT response near Chinook Middle School in SeaTac Tuesday
A felony property crime investigation led Tukwila Police to a residence in the 4400 block of South 185th Street in SeaTac (map below) on Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, prompting a SWAT response and precautionary notification to a nearby school. Police said the incident stemmed from a crime that occurred...
Man charged with assaulting federal officers by crashing into their vehicles
SEATTLE — A citizen of Mexico illegally living in Stanwood was charged with two counts of assault on a federal officer Monday for crashing a truck into government vehicles, authorities say. Due to criminal convictions and lack of immigration status, 25-year-old Victor Vivanco- Reyes was being sought by team...
Man’s death in Kent warehouse ruled a homicide
Kent Police are under investigation after a 55-year-old Federal Way man died from multiple gunshot wounds June 5 in a Kent warehouse. David Alan Peck died from multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of death was homicide, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office report on Tuesday, June 10. The medical...
People Drive From All Over Washington To Eat At This Humble Neighborhood Cafe
There’s a bright blue building with a cherry-red door in Seattle that’s been feeding hungry souls at all hours like a culinary lighthouse in a storm of mediocrity. Beth’s Cafe isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a rite of passage, a badge of honor, and quite possibly the reason stretchy pants were invented.
Video shows taggers covering beloved Seattle U-District mural in graffiti
SEATTLE - A beloved mural in the U-District was covered in graffiti this weekend with a crew of vandals caught on camera defacing the painting. The owner of Joy Mini-Mart says he's disappointed that the artwork on the side of his building has been covered from end to end with tagging.
Man accused of shooting out doors of Renton fire station, attacking police
The Renton Police Department says they’ve arrested a 35-year-old man, accused of shooting out the door of Fire Station 12 in the Highlands and assaulting a police officer.
Mudhoney to headline Rainier Beer’s free ‘R-Day’ this September
Get ready for cold beer and cool tunes. Seattle's beloved R-Day, a festival celebrating all things Rainier Beer, officially has a date. The beloved beer event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6, in the Georgetown neighborhood. This is a free event — no tickets are required (but you must...
Status conference held for teen accused of killing five family members
SEATTLE — A 15-year-old boy accused of killing his parents and three siblings at their Fall City waterfront home in October remains in custody as King County prosecutors seek to move his case from juvenile to adult court. On Tuesday, a judge expressed frustration over delays in scheduling a critical hearing.