Washington man accused of hiding spy cameras in bathrooms, workplace
A 44-year-old Bothell man allegedly hid a camera in a Kirkland Starbucks bathroom to film customers and staff without their consent, according to King County prosecutors. Ben Tsai was charged with first-degree voyeurism last week for placing the camera in the Starbucks at 13325 100th Ave. NE in October. He allegedly...
North Seattle man fights off intruder during early morning break-in
Police say a father tried to defend himself and his daughter with a frying pan after someone broke into their home.
Former Seattle Fire HR Director Files Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation, Whistleblower Violations, and Discrimination
The former Seattle Fire Department Human Resources Director has filed suit against the city, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins, and Public Safety Civil Service Commission Director Andrea Scheele, alleging whistleblower retaliation, discrimination, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, and public records...
Driver arrested for DUI after passing, rolling car in Central Kitsap
A 36-year-old Bremerton woman is suspected of being drunk when she rolled an SUV she was driving on McWilliams Road at Central Valley Road and NW 64th Street on Jan. 15. The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said the woman was driving west on McWilliams Road around 12:30 p.m. KCSO deputies estimated she was driving...
Hotline expansion will help Washington patients statewide start addiction care
A new Washington state hotline is helping connect people dealing with drug addiction to local treatment options. The Washington Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline launched as a pilot program in 2024 for residents of Seattle and King County. As of this week, it’s now available statewide. Patients can call the...
Expired car tabs help Redmond police catch two people with warrants
A Redmond police officer pulled a driver over for expired tabs and wound up detaining two people with warrants out for their arrest.
Homeowner fights off intruder with frying pan; both stabbed in front yard battle
SEATTLE (KOMO) — A homeowner defended himself with a frying pan when an intruder broke into his home and grabbed a kitchen knife early Friday, according to officials. The 61-year-old man was inside with his teenage daughter when the man broke into the home at around 2:40 a.m. The house is located on Brooklyn Avenue...
Passerby raises concern with photos of bizarre truck parked in street: ‘This is going...
"Hope they enjoy fines." Passerby raises concern with photos of bizarre truck parked in street: 'This is going to be evisceration' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Socialist mayor pays ethics fine after failing to disclose $10K contribution from parents
Seattle’s Ethics and Elections Commission fined newly-elected Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson after she failed to properly disclose more than $10,000 from her parents.
Sea-Tac Airport really wants you to stop calling it that
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport continues to urge people to call the airport "SEA" for short instead of "Sea-Tac." But … who actually does that? Definitely not us. Why it matters: The mini-debate over the airport nickname reflects a broader Seattle tension: As the region increasingly markets itself as a global...
