A victim of Gov Ferguson’s veto: Kent’s PICC center for babies exposed to drugs
On Wednesday, June 25, I toured the Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC) in Kent. There was no media, no speeches — just a bipartisan group walking through a place that has dedicated 35 years to quietly saving lives. It may have been a final visit. Unless something changes by...
WA Facility Caring For Drug-Exposed Newborns at Risk of Closure After State Funding Cut
KENT, WA – The only medical facility focused on caring for drug-exposed babies in western Washington is pleading for help after Gov. Bob Ferguson vetoed its funding and the state abruptly canceled its contract. And a group
Bus Hits Pedestrian on Evergreen Way
It was an Everett Transit bus driving north on Evergreen Way near the Everett Transit bus stop #5125 between the Chevron and the former Bank of America building, just shy of Fred Meyer. The pedestrian sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital. Three southbound lanes of Evergreen Way stayed...
Championing Mental Health: Jennifer Winslow’s Vision for King County’s Crisis Care Centers
Seattle, WA – In a compelling interview on "The Day with Trae," Jennifer Winslow, Strategic Planning Manager for the King County Crisis Care Centers initiative, offered an insightful look into the ambitious program designed to revolutionize mental health and substance use care in the region. Winslow, a licensed...
REPORT #1: Seafair Pirates on Alki
1:22 PM: Just a note in case you’re hearing the cannon fire: The Seafair Pirates, aboard the landing craft Prudhoe Bay again this year, are on their way to storm Alki Beach. Updates to come. 1:38 PM: The Pirates have arrived. Lots of cannon fire preceded. We’re told they’ll...
Estela Ortega earns MLK Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer this month awarded Estela Ortega with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”. “As the co-founder and...
8-vehicle crash blocks northbound I-5 in Tukwila for hours, 6 injured
A high-speed crash involving eight vehicles, including three motorcycles, shut down all lanes of northbound I-5 near Southcenter Parkway in Tukwila (map below) for nearly five hours Friday night, June 28, 2025, leaving six people injured, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers said the collision began...
This Coastal-Inspired Seattle Neighborhood Is An Underrated Suburban Gem With Community Charm
As Seattle's population spreads beyond its traditional boundaries, smaller neighborhoods are slowly being discovered — and one of these is an underrated suburban gem. Arbor Heights sits on the western edge of Seattle, bordering the Puget Sound. But what makes this neighborhood so special isn't just its proximity to...
‘Gotta be the ugliest $79M house I’ve ever seen’: Most expensive WA mansion hits...
A lakefront mansion in Bellevue that just hit the market may go down as the priciest property ever sold in Washington history. The online listing gives no address, but the price tag is $79,000,000. “I have thoughts on this house,” KIRO host Jake Skorheim said. “$79 million, does it look...
Homeowner sued by King County says tree cutting was about safety, not views
A viral video of a tree tumbling toward an Issaquah neighborhood led to a King County lawsuit against three homeowners for allegedly cutting over 140 trees for better views. One homeowner claims the tree-cutting was for safety, not views, and says King County gave verbal permission after a county-owned tree damaged...
