Jamie Tompkins’ handwriting sample compared to anonymous card addressed to Adrian Diaz
A card written to ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz from an unsigned author. Handwriting on the card written to Adrian Diaz (left) compared to existing handwriting samples from Jamie Tompkins (right.)
SWAT, fire crews respond to incident at Kent business
KENT, Wash. — Kent police and fire crews have responded to an "unfolding incident" at a Kent business park. The Kent Police Department told KING 5 officers are responding to an "unfolding incident with limited confirmed information" in the 6600 block of S 216th Street. Kent police said the...
WSP on scene of deadly crash in Alderwood
Washington State Patrol (WSP) are investigating a deadly crash on SR 525 in Alderwood early Thursday morning.
Suspect arrested in murder of 23-year-old Renton man
A man has been arrested in connection with a Renton murder that occurred in March.
Renee Erickson’s Acclaimed Steakhouse Bateau Is Closing for a ‘Planned Reimagining’
Harry Cheadle is an Eater writer and editor who covers the Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco metro areas. He has been a journalist for 15 years and writing about food in Seattle since 2023. The acclaimed Sea Creatures restaurant group is navigating some choppy waters. On Thursday, June 5, the...
UW Medicine breaks with CDC, urges COVID boosters for pregnant women
SEATTLE, Wash. -- UW Medicine defied the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Thursday on the latest change to COVID booster recommendations in pregnant women.
Tukwila Police highlights PTSD Awareness Month
TUKWILA, Wash. - Investigating traumatic incidents can be mentally draining for law enforcement. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), about 30 percent of first responders develop mental health conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). June is recognized nationally...
Docs: Federal Way father charged with assault in beating death of 5-year-old tied to...
A Federal Way father has been charged with assault in connection with the alleged beating death of his 5-year-old daughter.
Retired NOAA scientist speaks out on future of orca recovery
SEATTLE — A longtime federal scientist is raising concerns about the future of Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery efforts. This comes after she stepped away from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) after a 25-year long career. Lynne Barre spent more than two decades at the agency and...
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