Bremerton man falsely accused in child exploitation case was victim of identity theft
BREMERTON, Wash. — A Bremerton man accused by an online group of communicating inappropriately with a juvenile was the victim of criminal impersonation, according to the Bremerton Police Department. Police said the investigation began June 14 after officers responded to a 911 call involving an online group conducting a
This Washington State Town Gets More Sunny Days Than You’d Ever Expect, According to...
Image credits: Unsplash Washington State has a reputation that travels ahead of it. Mention the name to most people and they’ll picture gray skies, persistent drizzle, and the kind of overcast light that feels permanent. That image is real enough for the western side of the Cascades, but it tells less than half the sto
Furious Seattle Bystander Confronts Cops as Street Arrest Ignites ICE Fears
A tense street encounter in Seattle is back in the spotlight after a video of a local man angrily confronting police during an arrest began circulating again online. The clip, filmed by bystanders on Dec. 13, 2023, shows the man shouting at officers as others record the scene, and it has quickly become a lightning rod
Eccentric-looking Seattle raccoon named ‘Jimothy’ goes viral
A raccoon in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood has the internet buzzing.
Large fire rips through recycling plant warehouse in Hunts Point
Crews responded to a fire at 638 Longfellow Ave. just after 7 a.m.
Seattle Now & Then: Ivar’s in Pioneer Square, 1956
(Click and click again to enlarge photos) and in Pacific NW Magazine of the printed Times on July 19, 2026. Historian locates Ivar and Trump’s grandfather in Pioneer Square. The original name for Seattle’s revered Pioneer Square was Pioneer Place. And Skid Road, the vaunted sobriquet for Yesler Way, is an entire misnom
Starbucks’ shifting ‘center of gravity’ worries Washington state officials
Since Starbucks’ March announcement of plans for a corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee, the company has tirelessly declared that Seattle remains its global headquarters. But top Washington officials were clearly worried about the optics of Starbucks’ Nashville move, particularly given the layoffs and other cuts th
Ground stop reissued at SEA Airport after thunderstorms hit the region
A ground stop has been reissued for flights arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after thunderstorms swept through the region on Thursday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its latest ground stop at 11:13 a.m., minutes after it was previously reopened at 10:50 a.m, according to the FAA. The c
Grandmother rescued from hot car in Kitsap County
Leaving pets and kids in a hot car is incredibly dangerous, but it’s equally as dangerous for vulnerable adults.
New Vashon addiction treatment center promises ‘the best of the best’
Families across the Pacific Northwest often face quiet struggles when substance issues disrupt daily life and strain relationships. Many search for care that combines medical support with surroundings that promote calm reflection and renewal. A new facility on Vashon Island near Seattle now prepares to open its doors w
