Battery manufacturer says its mistake prompted lead investigation, closures
SEATTLE — A battery manufacturer in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood says a flaw in its battery-making process allowed lead dust to coat a nearby sidewalk, prompting an investigation into elevated lead levels. Environmental testing found lead levels of 55 parts per million in some areas near the facility, well...
September is here, and big changes are coming
September is here, and it’s bringing some big changes to our weather.
Bobcat removed from Kirkland home after resident reports possible burglary
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kirkland police said officers safely removed a bobcat from a home in the Moss Bay neighborhood last week after a resident heard banging inside and called 911 to report a possible burglary. When officers arrived, they found the unexpected intruder perched at the top of a...
Harger: Somehow, three years is the full sentence for the Third and Pine shooting....
Monday afternoon, the state sent out a notice that William Tolliver is out of prison. Sentence served. One person dead, seven others shot. He served a little more than three years for it. Let me tell you about an evening in January of 2020. I was staying late at work,...
Chick-fil-A Announces New Seattle Restaurant, Opening June 4
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 1, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Maple Valley on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Justin Alley to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Maple Valley Hwy & 271st. . Located at 27264 Maple Valley Black...
Seattle Spa Attack Costs State $5M After Inmate Escaped Work Release First
A Seattle massage therapist who was held at knifepoint inside her own Madison Valley business in 2022 has been awarded a $5 million settlement after the Washington Department of Corrections admitted it bore responsibility for the attack. The 45-year-old woman filed suit in 2025, arguing the state should have known the
Two Tukwila casinos closing Nov. 1, laying off 238 workers
Two Tukwila casinos are shutting down, meaning 238 employees will lose their jobs. Maverick Gaming filed notices with the state Monday, according to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, stating it’s closing both the Great American Casino and the Riverside Casino on Interurban Avenue S. in Tukwila. The clo
None of these West Coast day trips take 90 minutes to reach, and none...
Three real hikes within about an hour of Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco that trade the crowd for something that actually feels far from home. The post None of these West Coast day trips take 90 minutes to reach, and none of them feel like a day trip appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .
Xfinity Expands Network to More Kitsap County Residents
Comcast recently announced that it will be expanding its fiber-powered network into Kitsap County, supplying an additional nearly 2,000 homes and businesses on Kitsap Lake, Erlands Point, Harlow Drive, and Chico Way. “We’re excited to expand our fiber-powered network in Kitsap County, helping more families and local bu
Training Commission breaks down how Washington officers train for high-pressure situations
BURIEN, Wash. — Law enforcement officers have to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations. Those moments often come while they work to de-escalate, recognize signs of medical distress, and adjust as the situation unfolds. ARC Seattle co-anchor Holly Menino spoke with Jerrell Wills, Interim Executive Director of
