Earthquake hits San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX
An earthquake struck the San Francisco area in California Monday morning ahead of Super Bowl LX, per ABC 7. It registered at 4.2 on the magnitude scale at 7:01 a.m. local time. That earthquake followed a string of quakes that began at 6:27 a.m. at a 3.8. There have been dozens throughout the day. “On Friday, the area...
T-Mobile to lay off hundreds of WA employees across the state
SEATTLE - T-Mobile has announced they will soon lay off hundreds of Washington employees in Bellevue, Bothell, Woodinville, and more cities across the state. The positions eliminated include both remote and in-person roles. The Washington Employment Security Department reports that the company sent a notice to them...
Amazon layoffs set to hit Washington corporate workforce hard as AI reliance grows
SEATTLE — Amazon is set to implement a significant workforce reduction in Washington state, affecting 2,198 employees across various locations. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the Washington State Employment Security Department, the permanent layoffs are expected to...
What would you do if your neighbor built THIS to block your view forever?
This is Seattle’s famous "Spite House." It’s not just a weird building; it’s a 100-year-old middle finger in architectural form. A century ago, a neighbor insulted a landowner, so he built this sliver of a house just to block their sunlight.
Tacoma, WA – Injury Hit-and-Run on I-5 N near Tacoma Dome
Tacoma, WA (January 31, 2026) – A hit-and-run crash left at least one person injured on Interstate 5 North near the Tacoma Dome, according to dispatch audio from the Washington State Patrol. Troopers received reports of the crash around 3:57 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28. The collision occurred on...
Tacoma man gets prison sentence for role in massive drug trafficking operation
Rogelio Pena was sentenced to five years in prison after he attempted to traffic 28 pounds of meth and 20,000 fentanyl pills.
Vigil held for 2 teens killed near Rainier Beach High School
SEATTLE — Family and friends gathered in Rainier Beach Saturday to honor two teenagers killed in a shooting Friday afternoon. The teen victims have not been officially identified by police, their schools, or the King County Medical Examiner's Office, but several posts online have been made in tribute to the two young...
CONGRATULATIONS! West Seattle firefighter Patrick Dunn celebrates retirement
Earlier this week, while monitoring SFD radio calls, we heard the dispatcher make a short announcement about a firefighter’s impending retirement, with well-wishes for the firefighter, Patrick Dunn, described as most recently serving on Ladder 13, the fire truck based at Station 37 in Sunrise Heights. This morning,...
Seattle Renters’ Commission Seeks New Members to Shape Housing Policy
Attention all renters in Seattle: if you're looking to have a direct influence on the policies that affect your living situation, it's time to consider joining the Seattle Renters’ Commission (SRC). The city is on the hunt for community members to take on three available spots within the commission, as reported by...
Measles cases spike nationwide as Washington reports new potential exposures
At least 588 measles cases were reported nationwide in January as Washington health officials monitor growing local activity, including an outbreak in Snohomish County and a new King County case tied to possible public exposure.
