Fallen WA state trooper’s memorial service to be held Saturday in Tacoma
A memorial is scheduled Saturday in Tacoma for Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, who was killed on duty while responding to a crash last week. WSP is hosting the memorial, which will honor Guting’s life and service, at 1 p.m. at Life Center Central Campus on South Union Avenue, according to a news...
Seattle’s minimum wage increase sparks debate on sustainability for local restaurants
SEATTLE — Some Seattle businesses are anticipating added costs in the New Year as the minimum wage will rise by more than a half dollar to $21.30 per hour. Big moves are on tap in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood, where Rough & Tumble Pub Owner Jen Barnes expanded the popular sports bar and restaurant to its...
Missing Poulsbo woman rescued after getting lost in woods on Christmas
A 63-year-old missing Poulsbo woman who was lost in the woods was safely returned home Friday after a coordinated search effort between several Washington agencies.
Kent man sentenced for 2022 fatal shooting in Federal Way
A Kent man was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison for fatally shooting a man who was a stranger to him in Federal Way in 2022 after someone in the street yelled at the car he was riding in to slow down. Sir Antonio-Patrick Agee, 22, was sentenced Dec....
Anthropologie to close downtown Seattle store in January
SEATTLE — Anthropologie will close its downtown Seattle store next month, according to an announcement on the company’s website. The retailer’s location at 1509 Fifth Ave. is set to close Jan. 18. The store sits in the heart of downtown Seattle’s retail core near Westlake Park.
White River flood victims urged to submit damage forms for financial relief
SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — Ten days after a breach along the White River forced hundreds of residents in Pacific to evacuate their homes, the city and King County Emergency Management are trying to secure financial assistance for their recovery. Home or business owners, as well as renters, can complete...
Convergence zone could bring brief snow to Seattle, Everett and nearby foothills
Considering the cold air settling in this evening, that brings the possibility of snow mixed in with the convergence zone rain.
WATCH: How abandoned big box stores could help solve WA’s housing crisis
(The Center Square) – A recently released report from the office of Lt. Gov. Denny Heck suggests vacant big-box stores and empty strip malls in many communities could be a partial solution for Washington state’s housing shortage. The 2025 operating budget tasked Heck’s office with studying the potential for adding...
Convicted felon among 3 shoplifters arrested at U-Village Victoria’s Secret
A 28-year-old felon and two other shoplifters were arrested Tuesday night for retail theft in Seattle’s University Village. At approximately 7:15 p.m., Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers arrested two women, ages 28 and 34, for stealing merchandise from Victoria’s Secret, SPD announced. Officers recovered $173...
9 Secret Fried Chicken Spots In Washington That Locals Keep To Themselves
Washington State offers more than just coffee and rain – it hides some seriously amazing fried chicken joints that most visitors never discover. Locals have been quietly enjoying these crispy, flavorful spots for years, keeping them as their own little secret treasures. From Korean-style double-fried wings to...
